South Dahna
Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1957 · Saudi Arabia
Key Takeaway
South Dahna is a Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1957 in Saudi Arabia . It has a recorded mass of 275.0 kg.
275.0 kg
Mass
Iron, IAB complex
Classification
Found
Type
1957
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 23677 |
| Classification | Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 275.0 kg (606.3 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1957 |
| Coordinates | 22.56667N, 48.3E |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
Location
Mass Context
"275.0 kg — about the weight of an adult person"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is South Dahna?
South Dahna is classified as Iron, IAB complex (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the South Dahna meteorite weigh?
The South Dahna meteorite has a mass of 275.0 kg (606.3 lbs). About the weight of an adult person.
Where was the South Dahna meteorite found?
The South Dahna meteorite was found in Saudi Arabia in 1957.
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