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Nova 001 meteorite

Nova 001 is an ureilite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Ureilite, that was found in 1991. A total of 349 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Nova 001 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Nova 001
Classification
Ureilite
Type
Achondrite · Ureilite
Group
Ureilite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1991
Mass recovered
349 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 Ureilites.

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