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Allan Hills 85003 meteorite

Allan Hills 85003 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CO3.5, that was found in Antarctica in 1985. A total of 50 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 85003 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 85003
Classification
CO3.5
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CO
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Year
1985
Mass recovered
50 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.9029° S, 156.8699° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CO chondrites.

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