Bates Nunataks A78002 meteorite
Bates Nunataks A78002 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 1978. A total of 4.3 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Bates Nunataks A78002
- Classification
- L6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1978
- Mass recovered
- 4.3 kg
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 80.2500° S, 153.5000° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.
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- Bates Nunataks 00305 H5 · 0 km away
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