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Asuka 880718 meteorite

Asuka 880718 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CK5, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 30 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Asuka 880718 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Asuka 880718
Classification
CK5
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CK
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
30 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
72.0000° S, 26.0000° E

What is a chondrite?

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

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