Northwest Africa 1180 meteorite
Northwest Africa 1180 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CR2, that was found in 2000. A total of 1.71 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 1180
- Classification
- CR2
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CR
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2000
- Mass recovered
- 1.71 kg
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CR chondrites.
Other CR meteorites
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- Asuka 881595 Antarctica · 1988
- Yamato 790003 Antarctica · 1979
- Northwest Africa 1567 · 2002
- Elephant Moraine 92189 Antarctica · 1992
- Elephant Moraine 92107 Antarctica · 1992