Northwest Africa 2251

Howardite (Achondrite) · Found 2001 · Algeria

Key Takeaway

Northwest Africa 2251 is a Howardite (Achondrite) meteorite that was found in 2001 in Algeria . It has a recorded mass of 17.0 g.

17.0 g
Mass
Howardite
Classification
Found
Type
2001
Year

Details

NASA ID30911
Classification Howardite (Achondrite)
Mass17.0 g (0.6 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2001
Coordinates27.96667N, 7.95W
Country Algeria

Location

Mass Context

"17.0 g — about the weight of a few coins"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 2251?

Northwest Africa 2251 is classified as Howardite (Achondrite).

How much does the Northwest Africa 2251 meteorite weigh?

The Northwest Africa 2251 meteorite has a mass of 17.0 g (0.6 oz). About the weight of a few coins.

Where was the Northwest Africa 2251 meteorite found?

The Northwest Africa 2251 meteorite was found in Algeria in 2001.

Same Classification

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