Yamato 794074

CM2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 1979 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Yamato 794074 is a CM2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1979 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 8.1 g.

8.1 g
Mass
CM2
Classification
Found
Type
1979
Year

Details

NASA ID29028
Classification CM2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass8.1 g (0.3 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1979
Coordinates71.5S, 35.66667E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"8.1 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Yamato 794074?

Yamato 794074 is classified as CM2 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the Yamato 794074 meteorite weigh?

The Yamato 794074 meteorite has a mass of 8.1 g (0.3 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Yamato 794074 meteorite found?

The Yamato 794074 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1979.

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