Northwest Africa 036
H5/6 (H Chondrite) · Found 1999 · Mauritania
Key Takeaway
Northwest Africa 036 is a H5/6 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1999 in Mauritania . It has a recorded mass of 163.0 g.
163.0 g
Mass
H5/6
Classification
Found
Type
1999
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 17046 |
| Classification | H5/6 (H Chondrite) |
| Mass | 163.0 g (5.7 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1999 |
| Coordinates | 27.16667N, 9.5W |
| Country | Mauritania |
Location
Mass Context
"163.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 036?
Northwest Africa 036 is classified as H5/6 (H Chondrite).
How much does the Northwest Africa 036 meteorite weigh?
The Northwest Africa 036 meteorite has a mass of 163.0 g (5.7 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Northwest Africa 036 meteorite found?
The Northwest Africa 036 meteorite was found in Mauritania in 1999.
Same Classification
- Hammadah al Hamra 296 27.1 kg
- Dhofar 1027 14.9 kg
- Novosibirsk 11.4 kg
- Northwest Africa 4209 10.1 kg
- Dhofar 131 9.7 kg
- Northwest Africa 6624 8.0 kg
- Maigatari-Danduma 4.6 kg
- Tulia (c) 4.3 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- Northwest Africa 039 L6
- Northwest Africa 043 L6
- Lahmada 009 H3-6
- Lahmada 007 H5
- Northwest Africa 041 L5/6
- Lahmada 003 L6
- Lahmada 005 L4/5
- Northwest Africa 045 H5
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