MacAlpine Hills 02523

LL5 (LL Chondrite) · Found 2002 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

MacAlpine Hills 02523 is a LL5 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2002 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 3.5 g.

3.5 g
Mass
LL5
Classification
Found
Type
2002
Year

Details

NASA ID14831
Classification LL5 (LL Chondrite)
Mass3.5 g (0.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2002
Coordinates84.21667S, 160.5E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"3.5 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is MacAlpine Hills 02523?

MacAlpine Hills 02523 is classified as LL5 (LL Chondrite).

How much does the MacAlpine Hills 02523 meteorite weigh?

The MacAlpine Hills 02523 meteorite has a mass of 3.5 g (0.1 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the MacAlpine Hills 02523 meteorite found?

The MacAlpine Hills 02523 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2002.

Same Classification

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