Northwest Africa 1840 meteorite
Northwest Africa 1840 is an aubrite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Enst achon, that was found in 2003. A total of 133 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Northwest Africa 1840
- Classification
- Enst achon
- Type
- Achondrite · Aubrite
- Group
- Aubrite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2003
- Mass recovered
- 133 g
- Country
- Not recorded
- 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 Aubrites.
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