Meteorite Hills 00527

L5 (L Chondrite) · Found 2000 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 00527 is a L5 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2000 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 225.0 g.

225.0 g
Mass
L5
Classification
Found
Type
2000
Year

Details

NASA ID15762
Classification L5 (L Chondrite)
Mass225.0 g (7.9 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2000
Coordinates79.68333S, 155.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"225.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 00527?

Meteorite Hills 00527 is classified as L5 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 00527 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 00527 meteorite has a mass of 225.0 g (7.9 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 00527 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 00527 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2000.

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