Queen Alexandra Range 90285

L5 (L Chondrite) · Found 1990 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Queen Alexandra Range 90285 is a L5 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1990 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 179.1 g.

179.1 g
Mass
L5
Classification
Found
Type
1990
Year

Details

NASA ID19089
Classification L5 (L Chondrite)
Mass179.1 g (6.3 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1990
Coordinates84.58308S, 162.7736E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"179.1 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Queen Alexandra Range 90285?

Queen Alexandra Range 90285 is classified as L5 (L Chondrite).

How much does the Queen Alexandra Range 90285 meteorite weigh?

The Queen Alexandra Range 90285 meteorite has a mass of 179.1 g (6.3 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Queen Alexandra Range 90285 meteorite found?

The Queen Alexandra Range 90285 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1990.

Same Classification

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