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Nova 003 meteorite

Nova 003 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Brachinite, that was found in 1991. A total of 187 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Nova 003 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Nova 003
Classification
Brachinite
Type
Achondrite
Group
Brachinite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1991
Mass recovered
187 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 Brachinites.

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