Lewis Cliff 85300 meteorite
Lewis Cliff 85300 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-pmict, that was found in Antarctica in 1985. A total of 210 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Lewis Cliff 85300
- Classification
- Eucrite-pmict
- Type
- Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
- Group
- Eucrite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1985
- Mass recovered
- 210 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 84.2918° S, 161.3133° 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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