Two Buttes (a)
H5 (H Chondrite) · Found 1962 · Colorado, United States
Key Takeaway
Two Buttes (a) is a H5 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1962 in United States . It has a recorded mass of 19.7 kg.
19.7 kg
Mass
H5
Classification
Found
Type
1962
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 24091 |
| Classification | H5 (H Chondrite) |
| Mass | 19.7 kg (43.4 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1962 |
| Coordinates | 37.63333N, 102.41667W |
| Country | United States |
Location
Mass Context
"19.7 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Two Buttes (a)?
Two Buttes (a) is classified as H5 (H Chondrite).
How much does the Two Buttes (a) meteorite weigh?
The Two Buttes (a) meteorite has a mass of 19.7 kg (43.4 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.
Where was the Two Buttes (a) meteorite found?
The Two Buttes (a) meteorite was found in Colorado, United States in 1962.
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