Frontier Mountain 97039
H5 (H Chondrite) · Found 1997 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
Frontier Mountain 97039 is a H5 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1997 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 1.3 g.
1.3 g
Mass
H5
Classification
Found
Type
1997
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 10768 |
| Classification | H5 (H Chondrite) |
| Mass | 1.3 g (0.0 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1997 |
| Coordinates | 72.98833S, 160.40694E |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"1.3 g — about the weight of a paperclip"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Frontier Mountain 97039?
Frontier Mountain 97039 is classified as H5 (H Chondrite).
How much does the Frontier Mountain 97039 meteorite weigh?
The Frontier Mountain 97039 meteorite has a mass of 1.3 g (0.0 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.
Where was the Frontier Mountain 97039 meteorite found?
The Frontier Mountain 97039 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1997.
Same Classification
- Jilin 4.0 tonnes
- Kunya-Urgench 1.1 tonnes
- Plainview (1917) 700.0 kg
- Wildara 500.0 kg
- Hugoton 350.0 kg
- Pultusk 250.0 kg
- El Hammami 240.0 kg
- Northwest Africa 4528 240.0 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- Frontier Mountain 01043 H3-5
- Frontier Mountain 97041 H4
- Frontier Mountain 97038 H4
- Frontier Mountain 97040 H4/5
- Frontier Mountain 01054 H3
- Frontier Mountain 97045 Eucrite-pmict
- Frontier Mountain 97051 H4
- Frontier Mountain 01066 H3
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.