Northwest Africa 7042
Martian (shergottite) (Martian Meteorite) · Found 2011 · Unknown location
Key Takeaway
Northwest Africa 7042 is a Martian (shergottite) (Martian Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 2011 . It has a recorded mass of 3.0 kg.
3.0 kg
Mass
Martian (shergottite)
Classification
Found
Type
2011
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 54680 |
| Classification | Martian (shergottite) (Martian Meteorite) |
| Mass | 3.0 kg (6.7 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Coordinates | Unknown |
| Country | Unknown |
Mass Context
"3.0 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 7042?
Northwest Africa 7042 is classified as Martian (shergottite) (Martian Meteorite).
How much does the Northwest Africa 7042 meteorite weigh?
The Northwest Africa 7042 meteorite has a mass of 3.0 kg (6.7 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Northwest Africa 7042 meteorite found?
The Northwest Africa 7042 meteorite was found in Unknown location in 2011.
Same Classification
- Zagami 18.0 kg
- Sayh al Uhaymir 008 8.6 kg
- Northwest Africa 6963 8.0 kg
- Elephant Moraine A79001 7.9 kg
- Tissint 7.0 kg
- Shergotty 5.0 kg
- Dar al Gani 1037 4.0 kg
- Dar al Gani 489 2.1 kg
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.