Lewis Cliff 88005 meteorite
Lewis Cliff 88005 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-pmict, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 254 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Lewis Cliff 88005
- Classification
- Eucrite-pmict
- Type
- Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
- Group
- Eucrite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1988
- Mass recovered
- 254 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 84.2495° S, 161.3878° 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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