Yamato 81002

CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) · Found 1981 · Antarctica

Key Takeaway

Yamato 81002 is a CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1981 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 3.7 g.

3.7 g
Mass
CO3
Classification
Found
Type
1981
Year

Details

NASA ID29063
Classification CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite)
Mass3.7 g (0.1 oz)
Fall TypeFound (not observed)
Year1981
Coordinates71.5S, 35.66667E
Country Antarctica

Location

Mass Context

"3.7 g — about the weight of a paperclip"

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of meteorite is Yamato 81002?

Yamato 81002 is classified as CO3 (Carbonaceous Chondrite).

How much does the Yamato 81002 meteorite weigh?

The Yamato 81002 meteorite has a mass of 3.7 g (0.1 oz). About the weight of a paperclip.

Where was the Yamato 81002 meteorite found?

The Yamato 81002 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1981.

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