Haniet-el-Beguel
Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1888 · Algeria
Key Takeaway
Haniet-el-Beguel is a Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1888 in Algeria . It has a recorded mass of 2.0 kg.
2.0 kg
Mass
Iron, IAB complex
Classification
Found
Type
1888
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 11817 |
| Classification | Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1888 |
| Coordinates | 32.48333N, 4.4E |
| Country | Algeria |
Location
Mass Context
"2.0 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Haniet-el-Beguel?
Haniet-el-Beguel is classified as Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Haniet-el-Beguel meteorite weigh?
The Haniet-el-Beguel meteorite has a mass of 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Haniet-el-Beguel meteorite found?
The Haniet-el-Beguel meteorite was found in Algeria in 1888.
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