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Elephant Moraine A79011 meteorite

Elephant Moraine A79011 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-pmict, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 86 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Elephant Moraine A79011 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Elephant Moraine A79011
Classification
Eucrite-pmict
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1979
Mass recovered
86 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
76.2911° S, 157.2217° 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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