Metsäkylä
H4 (H Chondrite) · Found 1938 · Finland
Key Takeaway
Metsäkylä is a H4 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1938 in Finland . It has a recorded mass of 1.2 kg.
1.2 kg
Mass
H4
Classification
Found
Type
1938
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 16625 |
| Classification | H4 (H Chondrite) |
| Mass | 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1938 |
| Coordinates | 60.65N, 27.06667E |
| Country | Finland |
Location
Mass Context
"1.2 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Metsäkylä?
Metsäkylä is classified as H4 (H Chondrite).
How much does the Metsäkylä meteorite weigh?
The Metsäkylä meteorite has a mass of 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Metsäkylä meteorite found?
The Metsäkylä meteorite was found in Finland in 1938.
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