DOM 18461 meteorite
DOM 18461 is a primitive achondrite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Acapulcoite/Lodranite, that was found in Antarctica in 2018. A total of 2.67 g was recovered. It was collected by the US Antarctic Search for Meteorites programme at Dominion Range.
Key facts
- Name
- DOM 18461
- Classification
- Acapulcoite/Lodranite
- Type
- Achondrite · Primitive achondrite
- Group
- Acapulcoite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2018
- Mass recovered
- 2.67 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
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 Acapulcoites.
Other Acapulcoite meteorites
- Allan Hills A81187 Antarctica · 1981
- Allan Hills A78230 Antarctica · 1977
- Allan Hills A77081 Antarctica · 1977
- Allan Hills 84190 Antarctica · 1984
- Acapulco Mexico · 1976
- Yamato 982004 · 1998