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Asuka 881869 meteorite

Asuka 881869 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL6, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 216 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Asuka 881869 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Asuka 881869
Classification
LL6
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
216 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 LL chondrites.

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