Patuxent Range 91509

L5 (L Chondrite) · Found 1991 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Patuxent Range 91509 is a L5 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1991 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 282.4 g.

282.4 g
Mass
L5
Classification
Found
Type
1991
Year

Details

NASA ID18128
Classification L5 (L Chondrite)
Mass282.4 g (10.0 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1991
Coordinates85.09565S, 65.43677W
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"282.4 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Patuxent Range 91509?

Patuxent Range 91509 is classified as L5 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Patuxent Range 91509 meteorite weigh?

The Patuxent Range 91509 meteorite has a mass of 282.4 g (10.0 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Patuxent Range 91509 meteorite found?

The Patuxent Range 91509 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1991.

Same Classification

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