Northwest Africa 4859
LL5/6 (LL Chondrite) · Found 2003 · Unknown location
Key Takeaway
Northwest Africa 4859 is a LL5/6 (LL Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2003 . It has a recorded mass of 5.2 kg.
5.2 kg
Mass
LL5/6
Classification
Found
Type
2003
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 45783 |
| Classification | LL5/6 (LL Chondrite) |
| Mass | 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Coordinates | Unknown |
| Country | Unknown |
Mass Context
"5.2 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 4859?
Northwest Africa 4859 is classified as LL5/6 (LL Chondrite).
How much does the Northwest Africa 4859 meteorite weigh?
The Northwest Africa 4859 meteorite has a mass of 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Northwest Africa 4859 meteorite found?
The Northwest Africa 4859 meteorite was found in Unknown location in 2003.
Same Classification
- Sahara 97030 538.0 g
- Northwest Africa 2240 420.0 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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