Elephant Moraine 87506

Iron, IAB-ung (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1987 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Elephant Moraine 87506 is a Iron, IAB-ung (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1987 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 15.2 g.

15.2 g
Mass
Iron, IAB-ung
Classification
Found
Type
1987
Year

Details

NASA ID8057
Classification Iron, IAB-ung (Iron Meteorite)
Mass15.2 g (0.5 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1987
Coordinates76.18333S, 157.16667E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"15.2 g — about the weight of a few coins"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Elephant Moraine 87506?

Elephant Moraine 87506 is classified as Iron, IAB-ung (Iron Meteorite).

How much does the Elephant Moraine 87506 meteorite weigh?

The Elephant Moraine 87506 meteorite has a mass of 15.2 g (0.5 oz). About the weight of a few coins.

Where was the Elephant Moraine 87506 meteorite found?

The Elephant Moraine 87506 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1987.

Same Classification

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