Frontier Mountain 99040

CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 1999 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Frontier Mountain 99040 is a CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1999 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 71.4 g.

71.4 g
Mass
CO3
Classification
Found
Type
1999
Year

Details

NASA ID10833
Classification CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass71.4 g (2.5 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1999
Coordinates72.96389S, 160.55806E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Frontier Mountain 99040?

Frontier Mountain 99040 is classified as CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the Frontier Mountain 99040 meteorite weigh?

The Frontier Mountain 99040 meteorite has a mass of 71.4 g (2.5 oz). About the weight of a few coins.

Where was the Frontier Mountain 99040 meteorite found?

The Frontier Mountain 99040 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1999.

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