Hopper
Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1889 · North Carolina, United States
Key Takeaway
Hopper is a Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1889 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 1.8 kg.
1.8 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1889
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 11907 |
| Classification | Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1889 |
| Coordinates | 36.55N, 79.78333W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"1.8 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Hopper?
Hopper is classified as Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Hopper meteorite weigh?
The Hopper meteorite has a mass of 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Hopper meteorite found?
The Hopper meteorite was found in North Carolina, United States in 1889.
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