Kalahari 009 meteorite
Kalahari 009 is a lunar achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lunar (basalt), that was found in Botswana in 1999. A total of 13.5 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Kalahari 009
- Classification
- Lunar (basalt)
- Type
- Achondrite · Lunar
- Group
- Lunar
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1999
- Mass recovered
- 13.5 kg
- Country
- Botswana
- Coordinates
- 20.9818° S, 22.9766° 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.
Meteorites near Kalahari 009
- Kalahari 008 Lunar (anorth) · 0 km away
- Mabe H5 · 122 km away
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