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Lewis Cliff 88280 meteorite

Lewis Cliff 88280 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lodranite, that was found in Antarctica in 1988. A total of 6 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Lewis Cliff 88280 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Lewis Cliff 88280
Classification
Lodranite
Type
Achondrite
Group
Lodranite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1988
Mass recovered
6 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.2824° S, 161.3590° 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 Lodranites.

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