Elephant Moraine 99443

Howardite (Achondrite) · Found 1999 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Elephant Moraine 99443 is a Howardite (Achondrite) meteorite that was found in 1999 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 2.4 g.

2.4 g
Mass
Howardite
Classification
Found
Type
1999
Year

Details

NASA ID9986
Classification Howardite (Achondrite)
Mass2.4 g (0.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1999
Coordinates76.18333S, 157.16667E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"2.4 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Elephant Moraine 99443?

Elephant Moraine 99443 is classified as Howardite (Achondrite).

How much does the Elephant Moraine 99443 meteorite weigh?

The Elephant Moraine 99443 meteorite has a mass of 2.4 g (0.1 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Elephant Moraine 99443 meteorite found?

The Elephant Moraine 99443 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1999.

Same Classification

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