Northwest Africa 3055
Mesosiderite-C (Stony-Iron Meteorite) · Found 2003 · Unknown location
Key Takeaway
Northwest Africa 3055 is a Mesosiderite-C (Stony-Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 2003 . It has a recorded mass of 1.6 kg.
1.6 kg
Mass
Mesosiderite-C
Classification
Found
Type
2003
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 17699 |
| Classification | Mesosiderite-C (Stony-Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Coordinates | Unknown |
| Country | Unknown |
Mass Context
"1.6 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 3055?
Northwest Africa 3055 is classified as Mesosiderite-C (Stony-Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Northwest Africa 3055 meteorite weigh?
The Northwest Africa 3055 meteorite has a mass of 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Northwest Africa 3055 meteorite found?
The Northwest Africa 3055 meteorite was found in Unknown location in 2003.
Same Classification
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- Northwest Africa 1951 17.0 kg
- Northwest Africa 1882 4.4 kg
- Northwest Africa 1879 1.6 kg
- Northwest Africa 1827 877.0 g
- Northwest Africa 1982 368.0 g
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