Northwest Africa 502

CO3.5 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 2000 · Unknown location

Key Takeaway

Northwest Africa 502 is a CO3.5 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2000 . It has a recorded mass of 1.1 kg.

1.1 kg
Mass
CO3.5
Classification
Found
Type
2000
Year

Details

NASA ID17756
Classification CO3.5 (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass1.1 kg (2.5 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2000
CoordinatesUnknown
Country Unknown

Mass Context

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 502?

Northwest Africa 502 is classified as CO3.5 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the Northwest Africa 502 meteorite weigh?

The Northwest Africa 502 meteorite has a mass of 1.1 kg (2.5 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.

Where was the Northwest Africa 502 meteorite found?

The Northwest Africa 502 meteorite was found in Unknown location in 2000.

Same Classification

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