Hammadah al Hamra 177

L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 1996 · Libya

Key Takeaway

Hammadah al Hamra 177 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1996 in Libya . It has a recorded mass of 265.0 g.

265.0 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
1996
Year

Details

NASA ID11660
Classification L6 (L Chondrite)
Mass265.0 g (9.3 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1996
Coordinates28.58767N, 13.25417E
Country Libya

Location

Mass Context

"265.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Hammadah al Hamra 177?

Hammadah al Hamra 177 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Hammadah al Hamra 177 meteorite weigh?

The Hammadah al Hamra 177 meteorite has a mass of 265.0 g (9.3 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Hammadah al Hamra 177 meteorite found?

The Hammadah al Hamra 177 meteorite was found in Libya in 1996.

Same Classification

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