Allan Hills 84001 meteorite
Allan Hills 84001 is a martian achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Martian (OPX), that was found in Antarctica in 1984. A total of 1.93 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Allan Hills 84001
- Classification
- Martian (OPX)
- Type
- Achondrite · Martian
- Group
- Martian
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1984
- Mass recovered
- 1.93 kg
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.9203° S, 156.7736° E
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 ALH 84001 and other Martian rocks.
Meteorites near Allan Hills 84001
- Allan Hills 84160 L6 · 1 km away
- Allan Hills 84102 L6 · 1 km away
- Allan Hills 84129 L6 · 1 km away
- Allan Hills 85020 H6 · 2 km away
- Allan Hills 85014 L6 · 2 km away
- Allan Hills 84097 L6 · 2 km away
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