Allan Hills A77290 meteorite
Allan Hills A77290 is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IAB-MG, that was found in Antarctica in 1977. A total of 3.78 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Allan Hills A77290
- Classification
- Iron, IAB-MG
- Type
- Iron
- Group
- IAB-MG
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1977
- Mass recovered
- 3.78 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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