Kapoeta
Howardite (Achondrite) · Fell 1942 · Ethiopia
Key Takeaway
Kapoeta is a Howardite (Achondrite) meteorite that was observed falling in 1942 in Ethiopia . It has a recorded mass of 11.4 kg.
11.4 kg
Mass
Howardite
Classification
Fell
Type
1942
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 12251 |
| Classification | Howardite (Achondrite) |
| Mass | 11.4 kg (25.0 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Observed fall |
| Year | 1942 |
| Coordinates | 4.7N, 33.63333E |
| Country | Ethiopia |
Location
Mass Context
"11.4 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Kapoeta?
Kapoeta is classified as Howardite (Achondrite).
How much does the Kapoeta meteorite weigh?
The Kapoeta meteorite has a mass of 11.4 kg (25.0 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.
Where was the Kapoeta meteorite found?
The Kapoeta meteorite was observed falling in Ethiopia in 1942.
Same Classification
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- Chaves 2.9 kg
- Northwest Africa 3149 2.6 kg
- Bholghati 2.5 kg
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