Yamato 791538

Ureilite (Achondrite) · Found 1979 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Yamato 791538 is a Ureilite (Achondrite) meteorite that was found in 1979 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 419.0 g.

419.0 g
Mass
Ureilite
Classification
Found
Type
1979
Year

Details

NASA ID26887
Classification Ureilite (Achondrite)
Mass419.0 g (14.8 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1979
Coordinates71.5S, 35.66667E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"419.0 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Yamato 791538?

Yamato 791538 is classified as Ureilite (Achondrite).

How much does the Yamato 791538 meteorite weigh?

The Yamato 791538 meteorite has a mass of 419.0 g (14.8 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Yamato 791538 meteorite found?

The Yamato 791538 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1979.

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