Meteorite Hills A78005

L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 1978 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Meteorite Hills A78005 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1978 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 172.0 g.

172.0 g
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
1978
Year

Details

NASA ID16601
Classification L6 (L Chondrite)
Mass172.0 g (6.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1978
Coordinates79.68333S, 155.75E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"172.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Meteorite Hills A78005?

Meteorite Hills A78005 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Meteorite Hills A78005 meteorite weigh?

The Meteorite Hills A78005 meteorite has a mass of 172.0 g (6.1 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Meteorite Hills A78005 meteorite found?

The Meteorite Hills A78005 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1978.

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