Olmedilla de Alarcón
H5 (H Chondrite) · Fell 1929 · Spain
Key Takeaway
Olmedilla de Alarcón is a H5 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was observed falling in 1929 in Spain . It has a recorded mass of 40.0 kg.
40.0 kg
Mass
H5
Classification
Fell
Type
1929
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 18015 |
| Classification | H5 (H Chondrite) |
| Mass | 40.0 kg (88.2 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Observed fall |
| Year | 1929 |
| Coordinates | 39.56667N, 2.1W |
| Country | Spain |
Location
Mass Context
"40.0 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Olmedilla de Alarcón?
Olmedilla de Alarcón is classified as H5 (H Chondrite).
How much does the Olmedilla de Alarcón meteorite weigh?
The Olmedilla de Alarcón meteorite has a mass of 40.0 kg (88.2 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.
Where was the Olmedilla de Alarcón meteorite found?
The Olmedilla de Alarcón meteorite was observed falling in Spain in 1929.
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