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Allan Hills A78158 meteorite

Allan Hills A78158 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-pmict, that was found in Antarctica in 1978. A total of 15 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Allan Hills A78158 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills A78158
Classification
Eucrite-pmict
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1978
Mass recovered
15 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 Eucrites.

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