Meteorite Hills 01008

LL5 (LL Chondrite) · Found 2001 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 01008 is a LL5 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2001 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 323.2 g.

323.2 g
Mass
LL5
Classification
Found
Type
2001
Year

Details

NASA ID16241
Classification LL5 (LL Chondrite)
Mass323.2 g (11.4 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2001
Coordinates79.68333S, 159.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"323.2 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 01008?

Meteorite Hills 01008 is classified as LL5 (LL Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 01008 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 01008 meteorite has a mass of 323.2 g (11.4 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 01008 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 01008 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2001.

Same Classification

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