Asuka 880998 meteorite
Asuka 880998 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H4, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 72 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Asuka 880998
- Classification
- H4
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1988
- Mass recovered
- 72 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 H chondrites.
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- Asuka 87017 H4 · 0 km away
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