Allan Hills A77005 meteorite
Allan Hills A77005 is a martian achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Martian (shergottite), that was found in Antarctica in 1977. A total of 483 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Allan Hills A77005
- Classification
- Martian (shergottite)
- Type
- Achondrite · Martian
- Group
- Martian
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1977
- Mass recovered
- 483 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.7167° S, 159.6667° 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 Shergottites.
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