Yamato 791747

CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 1979 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Yamato 791747 is a CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1979 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 5.8 g.

5.8 g
Mass
CO3
Classification
Found
Type
1979
Year

Details

NASA ID27096
Classification CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass5.8 g (0.2 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1979
Coordinates71.5S, 35.66667E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"5.8 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Yamato 791747?

Yamato 791747 is classified as CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the Yamato 791747 meteorite weigh?

The Yamato 791747 meteorite has a mass of 5.8 g (0.2 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Yamato 791747 meteorite found?

The Yamato 791747 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1979.

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