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Asuka 880784 meteorite

Asuka 880784 is an ureilite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Ureilite, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 44 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Asuka 880784 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Asuka 880784
Classification
Ureilite
Type
Achondrite · Ureilite
Group
Ureilite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
44 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
72.0000° S, 26.0000° 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 Ureilites.

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