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Asuka 881902 meteorite

Asuka 881902 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Acapulcoite, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 908 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Asuka 881902 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Asuka 881902
Classification
Acapulcoite
Type
Achondrite
Group
Acapulcoite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
908 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 Acapulcoites.

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