Mount Wegener
Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1988 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
Mount Wegener is a Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1988 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 3.5 kg.
3.5 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1988
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 16809 |
| Classification | Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1988 |
| Coordinates | 80.7S, 23.58333W |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"3.5 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Mount Wegener?
Mount Wegener is classified as Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Mount Wegener meteorite weigh?
The Mount Wegener meteorite has a mass of 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Mount Wegener meteorite found?
The Mount Wegener meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1988.
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