Nardoo (no. 2)

L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 1944 · Australia

Key Takeaway

Nardoo (no. 2) is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1944 in Australia . It has a recorded mass of 1.7 kg.

1.7 kg
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
1944
Year

Details

NASA ID16911
Classification L6 (L Chondrite)
Mass1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1944
Coordinates29.5S, 144.06667E
Country Australia

Location

Mass Context

"1.7 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Nardoo (no. 2)?

Nardoo (no. 2) is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Nardoo (no. 2) meteorite weigh?

The Nardoo (no. 2) meteorite has a mass of 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.

Where was the Nardoo (no. 2) meteorite found?

The Nardoo (no. 2) meteorite was found in Australia in 1944.

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