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Allan Hills A77250 meteorite

Allan Hills A77250 is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IAB-MG, that was found in Antarctica in 1977. A total of 10.56 kg was recovered.

Illustration of an iron meteorite
Illustration of an iron meteorite. No photograph of Allan Hills A77250 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills A77250
Classification
Iron, IAB-MG
Type
Iron
Group
IAB-MG
Fall or find
Find
Year
1977
Mass recovered
10.56 kg
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.7167° S, 159.6667° E

What is an iron?

Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about IAB irons.

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