Mount Sir Charles

Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1942 · Australia

Key Takeaway

Mount Sir Charles is a Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1942 in Australia . It has a recorded mass of 22.9 kg.

22.9 kg
Mass
Iron, IVA
Classification
Found
Type
1942
Year

Details

NASA ID16803
Classification Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite)
Mass22.9 kg (50.5 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1942
Coordinates23.83333S, 134.03333E
Country Australia

Location

Mass Context

"22.9 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Mount Sir Charles?

Mount Sir Charles is classified as Iron, IVA (Iron Meteorite).

How much does the Mount Sir Charles meteorite weigh?

The Mount Sir Charles meteorite has a mass of 22.9 kg (50.5 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.

Where was the Mount Sir Charles meteorite found?

The Mount Sir Charles meteorite was found in Australia in 1942.

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