Yamato 791640
H3 (H Chondrite) · Found 1979 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
Yamato 791640 is a H3 (H Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1979 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 8.7 g.
8.7 g
Mass
H3
Classification
Found
Type
1979
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 26989 |
| Classification | H3 (H Chondrite) |
| Mass | 8.7 g (0.3 oz) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1979 |
| Coordinates | 71.5S, 35.66667E |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"8.7 g — about the weight of a paperclip"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Yamato 791640?
Yamato 791640 is classified as H3 (H Chondrite).
How much does the Yamato 791640 meteorite weigh?
The Yamato 791640 meteorite has a mass of 8.7 g (0.3 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.
Where was the Yamato 791640 meteorite found?
The Yamato 791640 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1979.
Same Classification
- Korra Korrabes 140.0 kg
- Mud Dry Lake 18.3 kg
- Snyder 16.9 kg
- Tanezrouft 028 15.0 kg
- Shişr 036 10.2 kg
- Timber Lake 8.7 kg
- Northwest Africa 2610 7.0 kg
- Zegdou 6.7 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- Yamato 697 H4/5
- Yamato 7303 H4
- Yamato 696 H5
- Yamato 980318 Eucrite-cm
- Yamato 699 H5
- Yamato 981651 Eucrite
- Yamato 693 CK4/5
- Yamato 7305 L6
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.