Northwest Africa 852

CR2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 2001 · Algeria

Key Takeaway

Northwest Africa 852 is a CR2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 2001 in Algeria . It has a recorded mass of 174.0 g.

174.0 g
Mass
CR2
Classification
Found
Type
2001
Year

Details

NASA ID17877
Classification CR2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass174.0 g (6.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2001
Coordinates30.808N, 5.85583W
Country Algeria

Location

Mass Context

"174.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Northwest Africa 852?

Northwest Africa 852 is classified as CR2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the Northwest Africa 852 meteorite weigh?

The Northwest Africa 852 meteorite has a mass of 174.0 g (6.1 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Northwest Africa 852 meteorite found?

The Northwest Africa 852 meteorite was found in Algeria in 2001.

Same Classification

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