Meteorite Hills 01016

LL5 (LL Chondrite) · Found 2001 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 01016 is a LL5 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2001 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 159.3 g.

159.3 g
Mass
LL5
Classification
Found
Type
2001
Year

Details

NASA ID16249
Classification LL5 (LL Chondrite)
Mass159.3 g (5.6 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2001
Coordinates79.68333S, 159.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"159.3 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 01016?

Meteorite Hills 01016 is classified as LL5 (LL Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 01016 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 01016 meteorite has a mass of 159.3 g (5.6 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 01016 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 01016 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2001.

Same Classification

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