Yamato 791745

CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 1979 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Yamato 791745 is a CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1979 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 17.6 g.

17.6 g
Mass
CO3
Classification
Found
Type
1979
Year

Details

NASA ID27094
Classification CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass17.6 g (0.6 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1979
Coordinates71.5S, 35.66667E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"17.6 g — about the weight of a few coins"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Yamato 791745?

Yamato 791745 is classified as CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the Yamato 791745 meteorite weigh?

The Yamato 791745 meteorite has a mass of 17.6 g (0.6 oz). About the weight of a few coins.

Where was the Yamato 791745 meteorite found?

The Yamato 791745 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1979.

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