Elephant Moraine 96042

Ureilite (Achondrite) · Found 1996 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Elephant Moraine 96042 is a Ureilite (Achondrite) meteorite that was found in 1996 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 249.8 g.

249.8 g
Mass
Ureilite
Classification
Found
Type
1996
Year

Details

NASA ID9636
Classification Ureilite (Achondrite)
Mass249.8 g (8.8 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1996
Coordinates76.18333S, 157.16667E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"249.8 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Elephant Moraine 96042?

Elephant Moraine 96042 is classified as Ureilite (Achondrite).

How much does the Elephant Moraine 96042 meteorite weigh?

The Elephant Moraine 96042 meteorite has a mass of 249.8 g (8.8 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Elephant Moraine 96042 meteorite found?

The Elephant Moraine 96042 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1996.

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