MacAlpine Hills 02706

LL5 (LL Chondrite) · Found 2002 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

MacAlpine Hills 02706 is a LL5 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2002 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 17.0 g.

17.0 g
Mass
LL5
Classification
Found
Type
2002
Year

Details

NASA ID15002
Classification LL5 (LL Chondrite)
Mass17.0 g (0.6 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2002
Coordinates84.21667S, 160.5E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"17.0 g — about the weight of a few coins"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is MacAlpine Hills 02706?

MacAlpine Hills 02706 is classified as LL5 (LL Chondrite).

How much does the MacAlpine Hills 02706 meteorite weigh?

The MacAlpine Hills 02706 meteorite has a mass of 17.0 g (0.6 oz). About the weight of a few coins.

Where was the MacAlpine Hills 02706 meteorite found?

The MacAlpine Hills 02706 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2002.

Same Classification

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