Pan de Azucar
Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1887 · Argentina
Key Takeaway
Pan de Azucar is a Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1887 in Argentina . It has a recorded mass of 19.5 kg.
19.5 kg
Mass
Iron, IAB complex
Classification
Found
Type
1887
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 18094 |
| Classification | Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1887 |
| Coordinates | 26.5S, 69.5W |
| Country | Argentina |
Location
Mass Context
"19.5 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Pan de Azucar?
Pan de Azucar is classified as Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Pan de Azucar meteorite weigh?
The Pan de Azucar meteorite has a mass of 19.5 kg (43.0 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.
Where was the Pan de Azucar meteorite found?
The Pan de Azucar meteorite was found in Argentina in 1887.
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