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Northwest Africa 1943 meteorite

Northwest Africa 1943 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was found in 2002. A total of 1.22 kg was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Northwest Africa 1943 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Northwest Africa 1943
Classification
Howardite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Howardite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
1.22 kg
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 Howardites.

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