LaPaz Icefield 02289
H5 (H Chondrite) · Found 2002 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
LaPaz Icefield 02289 is a H5 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2002 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 9.7 g.
9.7 g
Mass
H5
Classification
Found
Type
2002
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 12556 |
| Classification | H5 (H Chondrite) |
| Mass | 9.7 g (0.3 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Coordinates | 86.36667S, 70W |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"9.7 g — about the weight of a paperclip"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is LaPaz Icefield 02289?
LaPaz Icefield 02289 is classified as H5 (H Chondrite).
How much does the LaPaz Icefield 02289 meteorite weigh?
The LaPaz Icefield 02289 meteorite has a mass of 9.7 g (0.3 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.
Where was the LaPaz Icefield 02289 meteorite found?
The LaPaz Icefield 02289 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2002.
Same Classification
- Jilin 4.0 tonnes
- Kunya-Urgench 1.1 tonnes
- Plainview (1917) 700.0 kg
- Wildara 500.0 kg
- Hugoton 350.0 kg
- Pultusk 250.0 kg
- El Hammami 240.0 kg
- Northwest Africa 4528 240.0 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- LaPaz Icefield 02209 LL5
- LaPaz Icefield 02213 LL5
- LaPaz Icefield 02215 LL5
- LaPaz Icefield 02218 H4
- LaPaz Icefield 02220 LL5
- LaPaz Icefield 02222 LL5
- LaPaz Icefield 02224 Lunar (basalt)
- LaPaz Icefield 02207 LL5
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.