Asuka 881757 meteorite
Asuka 881757 is a lunar achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lunar (gabbro), that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 442 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Asuka 881757
- Classification
- Lunar (gabbro)
- Type
- Achondrite · Lunar
- Group
- Lunar
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1988
- Mass recovered
- 442 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 72.8333° S, 24.5000° 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 Lunar basalts and gabbros.
Meteorites near Asuka 881757
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- Asuka 8603 H4 · 0 km away
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- Asuka 87008 L4 · 105 km away
- Asuka 87010 L6 · 105 km away
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