Meteorite Hills 00742
CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 2000 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
Meteorite Hills 00742 is a CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2000 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 1.2 g.
1.2 g
Mass
CV3
Classification
Found
Type
2000
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 15976 |
| Classification | CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) |
| Mass | 1.2 g (0.0 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2000 |
| Coordinates | 79.68333S, 155.75E |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"1.2 g — about the weight of a paperclip"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 00742?
Meteorite Hills 00742 is classified as CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).
How much does the Meteorite Hills 00742 meteorite weigh?
The Meteorite Hills 00742 meteorite has a mass of 1.2 g (0.0 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.
Where was the Meteorite Hills 00742 meteorite found?
The Meteorite Hills 00742 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2000.
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