Yamato 8435
L6 (L Chondrite) · Found 1984 · Antarctica
Key Takeaway
Yamato 8435 is a L6 (L Chondrite) meteorite that was found in 1984 in Antarctica . It has a recorded mass of 6.7 kg.
6.7 kg
Mass
L6
Classification
Found
Type
1984
Year
Details
| NASA ID | 29482 |
| Classification | L6 (L Chondrite) |
| Mass | 6.7 kg (14.9 lbs) |
| Fall Type | Found (not observed) |
| Year | 1984 |
| Coordinates | 71.5S, 35.66667E |
| Country | Antarctica |
Location
Mass Context
"6.7 kg — about the weight of a liter of water"
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of meteorite is Yamato 8435?
Yamato 8435 is classified as L6 (L Chondrite).
How much does the Yamato 8435 meteorite weigh?
The Yamato 8435 meteorite has a mass of 6.7 kg (14.9 lbs). About the weight of a liter of water.
Where was the Yamato 8435 meteorite found?
The Yamato 8435 meteorite was found in Antarctica in 1984.
Same Classification
- Long Island 564.0 kg
- Jiddat al Harasis 073 550.0 kg
- Allan Hills A76009 407.0 kg
- Bruderheim 303.0 kg
- Putinga 300.0 kg
- Potter 261.0 kg
- Suizhou 260.0 kg
- New Concord 230.0 kg
Nearby Meteorites
- Yamato 697 H4/5
- Yamato 7303 H4
- Yamato 696 H5
- Yamato 980318 Eucrite-cm
- Yamato 699 H5
- Yamato 981651 Eucrite
- Yamato 693 CK4/5
- Yamato 7305 L6
Data from NASA Meteorite Landings Dataset (public domain). This site is not affiliated with NASA. For official records, visit data.nasa.gov.