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Asuka 881548 meteorite

Asuka 881548 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Achondrite-ung, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 110 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Asuka 881548 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Asuka 881548
Classification
Achondrite-ung
Type
Achondrite · Other achondrite
Group
Achondrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
110 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 Ungrouped achondrites.

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