Meteorite Hills 96507

L5 (L Chondrite) · Found 1996 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 96507 is a L5 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1996 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 443.1 g.

443.1 g
Mass
L5
Classification
Found
Type
1996
Year

Details

NASA ID16566
Classification L5 (L Chondrite)
Mass443.1 g (15.6 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1996
Coordinates79.68333S, 159.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"443.1 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 96507?

Meteorite Hills 96507 is classified as L5 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 96507 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 96507 meteorite has a mass of 443.1 g (15.6 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 96507 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 96507 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1996.

Same Classification

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