Chassigny meteorite
Chassigny is a martian achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Martian (chassignite), that was seen to fall in France in 1815. A total of 4 kg was recovered. Witnessed falls are rare and especially valuable to science, because the stones are collected before Earth's weather can change them.
Where it fell
Key facts
- Name
- Chassigny
- Classification
- Martian (chassignite)
- Type
- Achondrite · Martian
- Group
- Martian
- Fall or find
- Fall (seen to fall)
- Year
- 1815
- Mass recovered
- 4 kg
- Country
- France
- Coordinates
- 47.7167° N, 5.3667° 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 Chassignites.
Meteorites near Chassigny
- Villedieu H4 · 79 km away
- Ornans CO3.4 · 89 km away
- Épinal H5 · 97 km away
- Ste. Croix Iron, IIIAB · 130 km away
- St. Mesmin LL6 · 134 km away
- Ensisheim LL6 · 149 km away
Other Martian meteorites
- Northwest Africa 2373 · 2004
- Northwest Africa 2046 · 2003
- Northwest Africa 1950 · 2001
- Northwest Africa 1775 · 2002
- Northwest Africa 16788 Niger · 2023
- Northwest Africa 1669 · 2003
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