Pecora Escarpment 82505

L5 (L Chondrite) · Found 1982 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Pecora Escarpment 82505 is a L5 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1982 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 3.1 kg.

3.1 kg
Mass
L5
Classification
Found
Type
1982
Year

Details

NASA ID18268
Classification L5 (L Chondrite)
Mass3.1 kg (6.8 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1982
Coordinates85.61621S, 68.5873W
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"3.1 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Pecora Escarpment 82505?

Pecora Escarpment 82505 is classified as L5 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Pecora Escarpment 82505 meteorite weigh?

The Pecora Escarpment 82505 meteorite has a mass of 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.

Where was the Pecora Escarpment 82505 meteorite found?

The Pecora Escarpment 82505 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1982.

Same Classification

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