DOM 23159 meteorite
DOM 23159 is an enstatite chondrite meteorite, officially classified as EL4, that was found in Antarctica in 2023. A total of 5.75 g was recovered. It was collected by the US Antarctic Search for Meteorites programme at Dominion Range.
Key facts
- Name
- DOM 23159
- Classification
- EL4
- Type
- Chondrite · Enstatite
- Group
- EL
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2023
- Mass recovered
- 5.75 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about EL chondrites.
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