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Allan Hills A78138 meteorite

Allan Hills A78138 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL3, that was found in Antarctica in 1978. A total of 11 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills A78138 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills A78138
Classification
LL3
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
1978
Mass recovered
11 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 LL chondrites.

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