Hammadah al Hamra 209

L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 1997 · Libya

Key Takeaway

Hammadah al Hamra 209 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1997 in Libya . It has a recorded mass of 440.0 g.

440.0 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
1997
Year

Details

NASA ID11692
Classification L6 (L Chondrite)
Mass440.0 g (15.5 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1997
Coordinates28.65217N, 13.14117E
Country Libya

Location

Mass Context

"440.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Hammadah al Hamra 209?

Hammadah al Hamra 209 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Hammadah al Hamra 209 meteorite weigh?

The Hammadah al Hamra 209 meteorite has a mass of 440.0 g (15.5 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Hammadah al Hamra 209 meteorite found?

The Hammadah al Hamra 209 meteorite was found in Libya in 1997.

Same Classification

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