Elephant Moraine A79002 meteorite
Elephant Moraine A79002 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Diogenite, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 2.84 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Elephant Moraine A79002
- Classification
- Diogenite
- Type
- Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
- Group
- Diogenite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1979
- Mass recovered
- 2.84 kg
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.3300° S, 157.2428° 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 Diogenites.
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