Keen Mountain
Iron, IIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1950 · Kentucky, United States
Key Takeaway
Keen Mountain is a Iron, IIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1950 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 6.7 kg.
6.7 kg
Mass
Iron, IIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1950
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 12271 |
| Classification | Iron, IIAB (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 6.7 kg (14.7 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1950 |
| Coordinates | 37.21667N, 82W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"6.7 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Keen Mountain?
Keen Mountain is classified as Iron, IIAB (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Keen Mountain meteorite weigh?
The Keen Mountain meteorite has a mass of 6.7 kg (14.7 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Keen Mountain meteorite found?
The Keen Mountain meteorite was found in Kentucky, United States in 1950.
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