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Nova 005 meteorite

Nova 005 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L5, that was found in 2002. A total of 242 g was recovered.

Illustration of a chondrite
Illustration of a chondrite. No photograph of Nova 005 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Nova 005
Classification
L5
Type
Chondrite · Ordinary
Group
L
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
242 g
Country
Not recorded
Coordinates
Not recorded

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.

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