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Catalina 002 meteorite

Catalina 002 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL3, that was found in Chile in 2010. A total of 61 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Catalina 002 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Catalina 002
Classification
LL3
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
LL
Fall or find
Find
Year
2010
Mass recovered
61 g
Country
Chile
Coordinates
25.2333° S, 69.7167° W

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about LL chondrites.

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