Allan Hills 84008 meteorite
Allan Hills 84008 is an aubrite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Aubrite, that was found in Antarctica in 1984. A total of 302 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Allan Hills 84008
- Classification
- Aubrite
- Type
- Achondrite · Aubrite
- Group
- Aubrite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1984
- Mass recovered
- 302 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.8824° S, 158.5793° 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 Aubrites.
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