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Allan Hills A79042 meteorite

Allan Hills A79042 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 12 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Allan Hills A79042 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Allan Hills A79042
Classification
H5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
H
Fall or find
Find
Year
1979
Mass recovered
12 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.6892° S, 159.3650° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about H chondrites.

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