Mount Vernon
Pallasite, PMG (Stony-Iron Meteorite) · Found 1868 · Kentucky, United States
Key Takeaway
Mount Vernon is a Pallasite, PMG (Stony-Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1868 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 159.0 kg.
159.0 kg
Mass
Pallasite, PMG
Classification
Found
Type
1868
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 16806 |
| Classification | Pallasite, PMG (Stony-Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 159.0 kg (350.5 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1868 |
| Coordinates | 36.93333N, 87.4W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"159.0 kg — about the weight of an adult person"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon is classified as Pallasite, PMG (Stony-Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Mount Vernon meteorite weigh?
The Mount Vernon meteorite has a mass of 159.0 kg (350.5 lbs). About the weight of an adult person.
Where was the Mount Vernon meteorite found?
The Mount Vernon meteorite was found in Kentucky, United States in 1868.
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