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Mundrabilla 020 meteorite

Mundrabilla 020 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was found in Australia in 1989. A total of 60 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Mundrabilla 020 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Mundrabilla 020
Classification
Howardite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Howardite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1989
Mass recovered
60 g
Country
Australia
Coordinates
30.8333° S, 127.5000° 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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