Queen Alexandra Range 99309

CBb (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 1999 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Queen Alexandra Range 99309 is a CBb (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1999 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 1.8 g.

1.8 g
Mass
CBb
Classification
Found
Type
1999
Year

Details

NASA ID21759
Classification CBb (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass1.8 g (0.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1999
Coordinates84S, 168E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"1.8 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Queen Alexandra Range 99309?

Queen Alexandra Range 99309 is classified as CBb (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the Queen Alexandra Range 99309 meteorite weigh?

The Queen Alexandra Range 99309 meteorite has a mass of 1.8 g (0.1 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Queen Alexandra Range 99309 meteorite found?

The Queen Alexandra Range 99309 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1999.

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