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Elephant Moraine 90020 meteorite

Elephant Moraine 90020 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-unbr, that was found in Antarctica in 1990. A total of 154 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Elephant Moraine 90020 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Elephant Moraine 90020
Classification
Eucrite-unbr
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1990
Mass recovered
154 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.2693° S, 156.4137° 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 Eucrites.

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