Northwest Africa 2240
LL5/6 (LL Chondrite) · Found 2002 · Unknown location
Key Takeaway
Northwest Africa 2240 is a LL5/6 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2002 . It has a recorded mass of 420.0 g.
420.0 g
Mass
LL5/6
Classification
Found
Type
2002
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 17636 |
| Classification | LL5/6 (LL Chondrite) |
| Mass | 420.0 g (14.8 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Coordinates | Unknown |
| Country | Unknown |
Mass Context
"420.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 2240?
Northwest Africa 2240 is classified as LL5/6 (LL Chondrite).
How much does the Northwest Africa 2240 meteorite weigh?
The Northwest Africa 2240 meteorite has a mass of 420.0 g (14.8 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.
Where was the Northwest Africa 2240 meteorite found?
The Northwest Africa 2240 meteorite was found in Unknown location in 2002.
Same Classification
- Northwest Africa 4859 5.2 kg
- Sahara 97030 538.0 g
- Dhofar 1648 262.0 g
- Yamato 791108 215.4 g
- Sahara 97152 209.0 g
- Sahara 97071 195.0 g
- Northwest Africa 6681 150.0 g
- Sahara 97135 120.0 g
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