Kainsaz

CO3.2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Fell 1937 · Kazakhstan

200.0 kg
Mass
CO3.2
Classification
Fell
Type
1937
Year

Details

NASA ID12229
Classification CO3.2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass200.0 kg (440.9 lbs)
Fall TypeObserved fall
Year1937
Coordinates55.43333N, 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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