Meteorite Hills 96503

L3.10 (L Chondrite) · Found 1996 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 96503 is a L3.10 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1996 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 404.0 g.

404.0 g
Mass
L3.10
Classification
Found
Type
1996
Year

Details

NASA ID16562
Classification L3.10 (L Chondrite)
Mass404.0 g (14.3 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1996
Coordinates79.68333S, 159.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"404.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 96503?

Meteorite Hills 96503 is classified as L3.10 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 96503 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 96503 meteorite has a mass of 404.0 g (14.3 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 96503 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 96503 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1996.

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