Meteorite Hills 96511

L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 1996 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills 96511 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1996 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 303.4 g.

303.4 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
1996
Year

Details

NASA ID16570
Classification L6 (L Chondrite)
Mass303.4 g (10.7 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1996
Coordinates79.68333S, 159.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"303.4 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills 96511?

Meteorite Hills 96511 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills 96511 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills 96511 meteorite has a mass of 303.4 g (10.7 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Meteorite Hills 96511 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills 96511 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1996.

Same Classification

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