Dar al Gani 1042 meteorite
Dar al Gani 1042 is a lunar achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lunar, that was found in Libya in 1999. A total of 801 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dar al Gani 1042
- Classification
- Lunar
- Type
- Achondrite · Lunar
- Group
- Lunar
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1999
- Mass recovered
- 801 g
- Country
- Libya
- Coordinates
- 27.1820° N, 16.3002° 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 Lunar meteorites.
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- Dar al Gani 560 H4/5 · 1 km away
- Dar al Gani 559 H5 · 1 km away
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