Meteorite Hills 00839

L4 (L Chondrite) · Found 2000 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 00839 is a L4 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2000 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 26.3 g.

26.3 g
Mass
L4
Classification
Found
Type
2000
Year

Details

NASA ID16073
Classification L4 (L Chondrite)
Mass26.3 g (0.9 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2000
Coordinates79.68333S, 159.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 00839?

Meteorite Hills 00839 is classified as L4 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 00839 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 00839 meteorite has a mass of 26.3 g (0.9 oz). About the weight of a few coins.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 00839 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 00839 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2000.

Same Classification

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