View Hill
Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1952 · New Zealand
Key Takeaway
View Hill is a Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1952 in New Zealand . It has a recorded mass of 33.6 kg.
33.6 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1952
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 24173 |
| Classification | Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) |
| Mass | 33.6 kg (74.1 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1952 |
| Coordinates | 43.32S, 172.06333E |
| Country | New Zealand |
Location
Mass Context
"33.6 kg — about the weight of a bowling ball"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is View Hill?
View Hill is classified as Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite).
How much does the View Hill meteorite weigh?
The View Hill meteorite has a mass of 33.6 kg (74.1 lbs). About the weight of a bowling ball.
Where was the View Hill meteorite found?
The View Hill meteorite was found in New Zealand in 1952.
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