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Asuka 881154 meteorite

Asuka 881154 is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 688 g was recovered.

Illustration of a stony-iron meteorite
Illustration of a stony-iron meteorite. No photograph of Asuka 881154 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Asuka 881154
Classification
Mesosiderite
Type
Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
Group
Mesosiderite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
688 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
72.0000° S, 26.0000° E

What is a stony-iron?

A mixture of stone and metal. Pallasites and mesosiderites sit in this group. More about Mesosiderites.

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