Northwest Africa 176

Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1999 · Unknown location

Key Takeaway

Northwest Africa 176 is a Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1999 . It has a recorded mass of 2.0 kg.

2.0 kg
Mass
Iron, ungrouped
Classification
Found
Type
1999
Year

Details

NASA ID17442
Classification Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite)
Mass2.0 kg (4.4 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1999
CoordinatesUnknown
Country Unknown

Mass Context

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 176?

Northwest Africa 176 is classified as Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite).

How much does the Northwest Africa 176 meteorite weigh?

The Northwest Africa 176 meteorite has a mass of 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.

Where was the Northwest Africa 176 meteorite found?

The Northwest Africa 176 meteorite was found in Unknown location in 1999.

Same Classification

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