Queen Alexandra Range 86900
Mesosiderite (Stony-Iron Meteorite) · Found 1986 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
Queen Alexandra Range 86900 is a Mesosiderite (Stony-Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1986 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 1.5 kg.
1.5 kg
Mass
Mesosiderite
Classification
Found
Type
1986
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 19002 |
| Classification | Mesosiderite (Stony-Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 1.5 kg (3.4 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1986 |
| Coordinates | 84.60358S, 162.45587E |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"1.5 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Queen Alexandra Range 86900?
Queen Alexandra Range 86900 is classified as Mesosiderite (Stony-Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Queen Alexandra Range 86900 meteorite weigh?
The Queen Alexandra Range 86900 meteorite has a mass of 1.5 kg (3.4 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Queen Alexandra Range 86900 meteorite found?
The Queen Alexandra Range 86900 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1986.
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