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Derrick Peak A78004 meteorite

Derrick Peak A78004 is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IIAB, that was found in Antarctica in 1978. A total of 134 g was recovered.

Illustration of an iron meteorite
Illustration of an iron meteorite. No photograph of Derrick Peak A78004 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Derrick Peak A78004
Classification
Iron, IIAB
Type
Iron
Group
IIAB
Fall or find
Find
Year
1978
Mass recovered
134 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
80.0667° S, 156.3833° E

What is an iron?

Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about IIAB irons.

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