MacAlpine Hills 88194

L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 1988 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

MacAlpine Hills 88194 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1988 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 17.2 g.

17.2 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
1988
Year

Details

NASA ID15358
Classification L6 (L Chondrite)
Mass17.2 g (0.6 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1988
Coordinates84.21667S, 160.5E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is MacAlpine Hills 88194?

MacAlpine Hills 88194 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the MacAlpine Hills 88194 meteorite weigh?

The MacAlpine Hills 88194 meteorite has a mass of 17.2 g (0.6 oz). About the weight of a few coins.

Where was the MacAlpine Hills 88194 meteorite found?

The MacAlpine Hills 88194 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1988.

Same Classification

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