Meteorite Hills 01214

L5 (L Chondrite) · Found 2001 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 01214 is a L5 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2001 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 28.9 g.

28.9 g
Mass
L5
Classification
Found
Type
2001
Year

Details

NASA ID16446
Classification L5 (L Chondrite)
Mass28.9 g (1.0 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2001
Coordinates79.68333S, 159.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 01214?

Meteorite Hills 01214 is classified as L5 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 01214 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 01214 meteorite has a mass of 28.9 g (1.0 oz). About the weight of a few coins.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 01214 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 01214 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2001.

Same Classification

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