Yamato 790724

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

Key Takeaway

Yamato 790724 is a Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite) meteorite that was found in 1979 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 2.2 kg.

2.2 kg
Mass
Iron, IIIAB
Classification
Found
Type
1979
Year

Details

NASA ID26073
Classification Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite)
Mass2.2 kg (4.8 lbs)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1979
Coordinates71.5S, 35.66667E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Yamato 790724?

Yamato 790724 is classified as Iron, IIIAB (Iron Meteorite).

How much does the Yamato 790724 meteorite weigh?

The Yamato 790724 meteorite has a mass of 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.

Where was the Yamato 790724 meteorite found?

The Yamato 790724 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1979.

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