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MacAlpine Hills 02703 meteorite

MacAlpine Hills 02703 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was found in Antarctica in 2002. A total of 19 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of MacAlpine Hills 02703 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
MacAlpine Hills 02703
Classification
Howardite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Howardite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
19 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.2167° S, 160.5000° 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 Howardites.

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