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Allan Hills A77252 meteorite

Allan Hills A77252 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3-6, that was found in Antarctica in 1977. A total of 343 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills A77252 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills A77252
Classification
L3-6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
1977
Mass recovered
343 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.7167° S, 159.6667° 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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