Yamato 791601
CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 1979 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
Yamato 791601 is a CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1979 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 2.1 g.
2.1 g
Mass
CV3
Classification
Found
Type
1979
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 26950 |
| Classification | CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) |
| Mass | 2.1 g (0.1 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1979 |
| Coordinates | 71.5S, 35.66667E |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"2.1 g — about the weight of a paperclip"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Yamato 791601?
Yamato 791601 is classified as CV3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).
How much does the Yamato 791601 meteorite weigh?
The Yamato 791601 meteorite has a mass of 2.1 g (0.1 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.
Where was the Yamato 791601 meteorite found?
The Yamato 791601 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1979.
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