MacAlpine Hills 88131

H6 (H Chondrite) · Found 1988 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

MacAlpine Hills 88131 is a H6 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1988 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 175.6 g.

175.6 g
Mass
H6
Classification
Found
Type
1988
Year

Details

NASA ID15295
Classification H6 (H Chondrite)
Mass175.6 g (6.2 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1988
Coordinates84.21667S, 160.5E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"175.6 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is MacAlpine Hills 88131?

MacAlpine Hills 88131 is classified as H6 (H Chondrite).

How much does the MacAlpine Hills 88131 meteorite weigh?

The MacAlpine Hills 88131 meteorite has a mass of 175.6 g (6.2 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the MacAlpine Hills 88131 meteorite found?

The MacAlpine Hills 88131 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1988.

Same Classification

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