Meteorite Hills 00439

LL5 (LL Chondrite) · Found 2000 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 00439 is a LL5 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2000 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 2.6 kg.

2.6 kg
Mass
LL5
Classification
Found
Type
2000
Year

Details

NASA ID15674
Classification LL5 (LL Chondrite)
Mass2.6 kg (5.7 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2000
Coordinates79.68333S, 155.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"2.6 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 00439?

Meteorite Hills 00439 is classified as LL5 (LL Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 00439 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 00439 meteorite has a mass of 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 00439 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 00439 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2000.

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