Northwest Africa 16788 meteorite
Northwest Africa 16788 is a martian achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Martian Meteorite, that is recorded in Niger in 2023. A total of 24.67 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 16788
- Classification
- Martian Meteorite
- Type
- Achondrite · Martian
- Group
- Martian
- Fall or find
- Not recorded
- Year
- 2023
- Mass recovered
- 24.67 kg
- Country
- Niger
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
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 Martian meteorites.
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