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Northwest Africa 1465 meteorite

Northwest Africa 1465 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3-an, that was found in 2001. A total of 3 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Northwest Africa 1465 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 1465
Classification
CV3-an
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CV
Fall or find
Find
Year
2001
Mass recovered
3 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 CV chondrites.

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