LaPaz Icefield 02205
Lunar (basalt) (Lunar Meteorite) · Found 2002 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
LaPaz Icefield 02205 is a Lunar (basalt) (Lunar Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 2002 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 1.2 kg.
1.2 kg
Mass
Lunar (basalt)
Classification
Found
Type
2002
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 12472 |
| Classification | Lunar (basalt) (Lunar Meteorite) |
| Mass | 1.2 kg (2.7 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Coordinates | 86.36667S, 70W |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"1.2 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is LaPaz Icefield 02205?
LaPaz Icefield 02205 is classified as Lunar (basalt) (Lunar Meteorite).
How much does the LaPaz Icefield 02205 meteorite weigh?
The LaPaz Icefield 02205 meteorite has a mass of 1.2 kg (2.7 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the LaPaz Icefield 02205 meteorite found?
The LaPaz Icefield 02205 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2002.
Same Classification
- Kalahari 009 13.5 kg
- Northwest Africa 032 300.0 g
- LaPaz Icefield 02224 252.5 g
- LaPaz Icefield 02226 244.1 g
- Northwest Africa 479 156.0 g
- Dhofar 287 154.0 g
- Miller Range 05035 142.2 g
- Northwest Africa 3136 95.0 g
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