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Lewis Cliff 88001 meteorite

Lewis Cliff 88001 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CM2, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 45 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Lewis Cliff 88001 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lewis Cliff 88001
Classification
CM2
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CM
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
45 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.2755° S, 161.4498° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CM chondrites.

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