Mungindi

Iron, IAB-sLM (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1897 · Australia

Key Takeaway

Mungindi is a Iron, IAB-sLM (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1897 in Australia . It has a recorded mass of 51.3 kg.

51.3 kg
Mass
Iron, IAB-sLM
Classification
Found
Type
1897
Year

Details

NASA ID16872
Classification Iron, IAB-sLM (Iron Meteorite)
Mass51.3 kg (113.1 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1897
Coordinates28.93333S, 148.95E
Country Australia

Location

Mass Context

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Mungindi?

Mungindi is classified as Iron, IAB-sLM (Iron Meteorite).

How much does the Mungindi meteorite weigh?

The Mungindi meteorite has a mass of 51.3 kg (113.1 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.

Where was the Mungindi meteorite found?

The Mungindi meteorite was found in Australia in 1897.

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