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Allan Hills A78113 meteorite

Allan Hills A78113 is an aubrite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Aubrite, that was found in Antarctica in 1978. A total of 299 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills A78113 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills A78113
Classification
Aubrite
Type
Achondrite · Aubrite
Group
Aubrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1978
Mass recovered
299 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 Aubrites.

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