Northwest Africa 040
H4 (H Chondrite) · Found 1999 · Mauritania
Key Takeaway
Northwest Africa 040 is a H4 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1999 in Mauritania . It has a recorded mass of 130.0 g.
130.0 g
Mass
H4
Classification
Found
Type
1999
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 17050 |
| Classification | H4 (H Chondrite) |
| Mass | 130.0 g (4.6 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1999 |
| Coordinates | 27.16667N, 9.5W |
| Country | Mauritania |
Location
Mass Context
"130.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 040?
Northwest Africa 040 is classified as H4 (H Chondrite).
How much does the Northwest Africa 040 meteorite weigh?
The Northwest Africa 040 meteorite has a mass of 130.0 g (4.6 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Northwest Africa 040 meteorite found?
The Northwest Africa 040 meteorite was found in Mauritania in 1999.
Same Classification
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- Glasatovo 152.0 kg
- Weston 150.0 kg
- Selma 140.6 kg
- Kesen 135.0 kg
- Cook 007 100.0 kg
- Yelland Dry Lake 76.0 kg
- Northwest Africa 267 73.9 kg
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