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Allan Hills 85045 meteorite

Allan Hills 85045 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3.8, that was found in Antarctica in 1985. A total of 145 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills 85045 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills 85045
Classification
L3.8
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1985
Mass recovered
145 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.8598° S, 156.4323° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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