Dar al Gani 779 meteorite
Dar al Gani 779 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was found in Libya in 1999. A total of 18.8 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Dar al Gani 779
- Classification
- Howardite
- Type
- Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
- Group
- Howardite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1999
- Mass recovered
- 18.8 kg
- Country
- Libya
- Coordinates
- 26.9923° N, 16.4375° 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 Howardites.
Meteorites near Dar al Gani 779
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- Dar al Gani 804 H5 · 1 km away
- Dar al Gani 827 H5 · 1 km away
- Dar al Gani 825 H5 · 1 km away
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