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Asuka 881747 meteorite

Asuka 881747 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-mmict, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 167 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Asuka 881747 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Asuka 881747
Classification
Eucrite-mmict
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
167 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 Eucrites.

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