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Hughes 004 meteorite

Hughes 004 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was found in Australia in 1991. A total of 304 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Hughes 004 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Hughes 004
Classification
Howardite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Howardite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1991
Mass recovered
304 g
Country
Australia
Coordinates
30.5852° S, 129.5867° 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 Howardites.

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