Alta'ameem meteorite
Alta'ameem is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL5, that was seen to fall in Iraq in 1977. A total of 6 kg was recovered. Witnessed falls are rare and especially valuable to science, because the stones are collected before Earth's weather can change them.
Where it fell
Key facts
- Name
- Alta'ameem
- Classification
- LL5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- LL
- Fall or find
- Fall (seen to fall)
- Year
- 1977
- Mass recovered
- 6 kg
- Country
- Iraq
- Coordinates
- 35.2733° N, 44.2156° 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.
Meteorites near Alta'ameem
- Tauk L6 · 26 km away
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- Queen Alexandra Range 99344 Antarctica · 1999