Bates Nunataks A78004 meteorite
Bates Nunataks A78004 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL6, that was found in Antarctica in 1978. A total of 1.08 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Bates Nunataks A78004
- Classification
- LL6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- LL
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1978
- Mass recovered
- 1.08 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 LL chondrites.
Meteorites near Bates Nunataks A78004
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- Bates Nunataks 00302 H3.3 · 0 km away
- Bates Nunataks 00303 H3.3 · 0 km away
- Bates Nunataks 00304 L6 · 0 km away
- Bates Nunataks 00305 H5 · 0 km away
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