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Meteorite Hills 01084 meteorite

Meteorite Hills 01084 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Diogenite, that was found in Antarctica in 2001. A total of 4.29 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Meteorite Hills 01084 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Meteorite Hills 01084
Classification
Diogenite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Diogenite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2001
Mass recovered
4.29 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
79.6833° S, 155.7500° 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 Diogenites.

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