Yamato 791720

CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 1979 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Yamato 791720 is a CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1979 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 117.5 g.

117.5 g
Mass
CO3
Classification
Found
Type
1979
Year

Details

NASA ID27069
Classification CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass117.5 g (4.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1979
Coordinates71.5S, 35.66667E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"117.5 g — about the weight of a smartphone"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Yamato 791720?

Yamato 791720 is classified as CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the Yamato 791720 meteorite weigh?

The Yamato 791720 meteorite has a mass of 117.5 g (4.1 oz). About the weight of a smartphone.

Where was the Yamato 791720 meteorite found?

The Yamato 791720 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1979.

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