Meteorite Hills 00429

CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 2000 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 00429 is a CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2000 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 30.5 g.

30.5 g
Mass
CV3
Classification
Found
Type
2000
Year

Details

NASA ID15664
Classification CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass30.5 g (1.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2000
Coordinates79.68333S, 159.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 00429?

Meteorite Hills 00429 is classified as CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 00429 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 00429 meteorite has a mass of 30.5 g (1.1 oz). About the weight of a few coins.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 00429 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 00429 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2000.

Same Classification

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