Asuka 9029 meteorite
Asuka 9029 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite, that was found in Antarctica in 1990. A total of 65 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Asuka 9029
- Classification
- Eucrite
- Type
- Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
- Group
- Eucrite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1990
- Mass recovered
- 65 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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