Purgatory Peak A77006
Iron, IAB-MG (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1977 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
Purgatory Peak A77006 is a Iron, IAB-MG (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1977 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 19.1 kg.
19.1 kg
Mass
Iron, IAB-MG
Classification
Found
Type
1977
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 18904 |
| Classification | Iron, IAB-MG (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 19.1 kg (42.0 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1977 |
| Coordinates | 77.33333S, 162.3E |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"19.1 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Purgatory Peak A77006?
Purgatory Peak A77006 is classified as Iron, IAB-MG (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Purgatory Peak A77006 meteorite weigh?
The Purgatory Peak A77006 meteorite has a mass of 19.1 kg (42.0 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.
Where was the Purgatory Peak A77006 meteorite found?
The Purgatory Peak A77006 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1977.
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