MacAlpine Hills 02658

CM2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 2002 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

MacAlpine Hills 02658 is a CM2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2002 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 1.3 g.

1.3 g
Mass
CM2
Classification
Found
Type
2002
Year

Details

NASA ID14955
Classification CM2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass1.3 g (0.0 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2002
Coordinates84.21667S, 160.5E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"1.3 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is MacAlpine Hills 02658?

MacAlpine Hills 02658 is classified as CM2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the MacAlpine Hills 02658 meteorite weigh?

The MacAlpine Hills 02658 meteorite has a mass of 1.3 g (0.0 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the MacAlpine Hills 02658 meteorite found?

The MacAlpine Hills 02658 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2002.

Same Classification

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