Meteorite Hills 01017

CV3-an (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 2001 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 01017 is a CV3-an (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2001 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 238.0 g.

238.0 g
Mass
CV3-an
Classification
Found
Type
2001
Year

Details

NASA ID16250
Classification CV3-an (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass238.0 g (8.4 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2001
Coordinates79.68333S, 159.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"238.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 01017?

Meteorite Hills 01017 is classified as CV3-an (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 01017 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 01017 meteorite has a mass of 238.0 g (8.4 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 01017 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 01017 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2001.

Same Classification

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