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Elephant Moraine 96008 meteorite

Elephant Moraine 96008 is a lunar achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lunar (basalt), that was found in Antarctica in 1996. A total of 53 g was recovered.

Illustration of a lunar meteorite
Illustration of a lunar meteorite. No photograph of Elephant Moraine 96008 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Elephant Moraine 96008
Classification
Lunar (basalt)
Type
Achondrite · Lunar
Group
Lunar
Fall or find
Find
Year
1996
Mass recovered
53 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.1833° S, 157.1667° 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 Lunar basalts and gabbros.

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