Kainsaz
CO3.2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Fell 1937 · Kazakhstan
200.0 kg
Mass
CO3.2
Classification
Fell
Type
1937
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 12229 |
| Classification | CO3.2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) |
| Mass | 200.0 kg (440.9 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Observed fall |
| Year | 1937 |
| Coordinates | 55.43333N, 53.25E |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
Location
Mass Context
"200.0 kg — about the weight of an adult person"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Kainsaz?
Kainsaz is classified as CO3.2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).
How much does the Kainsaz meteorite weigh?
The Kainsaz meteorite has a mass of 200.0 kg (440.9 lbs). About the weight of an adult person.
Where was the Kainsaz meteorite found?
The Kainsaz meteorite was observed falling in Kazakhstan in 1937.
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