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Allan Hills 09004 meteorite

Allan Hills 09004 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was found in 2009. A total of 222 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Allan Hills 09004 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 09004
Classification
Howardite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Howardite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2009
Mass recovered
222 g
Country
Not recorded
Coordinates
Not recorded

What is an achondrite?

Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Howardites.

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