Yamato 790517

Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite) · Found 1979 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Yamato 790517 is a Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1979 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 189.6 g.

189.6 g
Mass
Iron, ungrouped
Classification
Found
Type
1979
Year

Details

NASA ID25866
Classification Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite)
Mass189.6 g (6.7 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1979
Coordinates71.5S, 35.66667E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"189.6 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Yamato 790517?

Yamato 790517 is classified as Iron, ungrouped (Iron Meteorite).

How much does the Yamato 790517 meteorite weigh?

The Yamato 790517 meteorite has a mass of 189.6 g (6.7 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Yamato 790517 meteorite found?

The Yamato 790517 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1979.

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