Asuka 882023 meteorite
Asuka 882023 is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 1.12 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Asuka 882023
- Classification
- Mesosiderite
- Type
- Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
- Group
- Mesosiderite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1988
- Mass recovered
- 1.12 kg
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 72.0000° S, 26.0000° E
What is a stony-iron?
A mixture of stone and metal. Pallasites and mesosiderites sit in this group. More about Mesosiderites.
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- Asuka 87016 H4 · 0 km away
- Asuka 87017 H4 · 0 km away
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