Sacramento Mountains
Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1890 · New Mexico, United States
Key Takeaway
Sacramento Mountains is a Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1890 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 237.2 kg.
237.2 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1890
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 22794 |
| Classification | Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 237.2 kg (522.9 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1890 |
| Coordinates | 32.91667N, 104.66667W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"237.2 kg — about the weight of an adult person"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Sacramento Mountains?
Sacramento Mountains is classified as Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the Sacramento Mountains meteorite weigh?
The Sacramento Mountains meteorite has a mass of 237.2 kg (522.9 lbs). About the weight of an adult person.
Where was the Sacramento Mountains meteorite found?
The Sacramento Mountains meteorite was found in New Mexico, United States in 1890.
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