Yamato 000749

Martian (nakhlite) (Martian Meteorite) · Found 2000 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Yamato 000749 is a Martian (nakhlite) (Martian Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 2000 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 1.3 kg.

1.3 kg
Mass
Martian (nakhlite)
Classification
Found
Type
2000
Year

Details

NASA ID24356
Classification Martian (nakhlite) (Martian Meteorite)
Mass1.3 kg (2.8 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year2000
Coordinates71.5S, 35.66667E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"1.3 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Yamato 000749?

Yamato 000749 is classified as Martian (nakhlite) (Martian Meteorite).

How much does the Yamato 000749 meteorite weigh?

The Yamato 000749 meteorite has a mass of 1.3 kg (2.8 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.

Where was the Yamato 000749 meteorite found?

The Yamato 000749 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 2000.

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