Pavlovka meteorite
Pavlovka is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was seen to fall in Russia in 1882. A total of 2 kg was recovered. Witnessed falls are rare and especially valuable to science, because the stones are collected before Earth's weather can change them.
Where it fell
Key facts
- Name
- Pavlovka
- Classification
- Howardite
- Type
- Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
- Group
- Howardite
- Fall or find
- Fall (seen to fall)
- Year
- 1882
- Mass recovered
- 2 kg
- Country
- Russia
- Coordinates
- 52.0333° N, 43.0000° E
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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- Camel Donga 004 Australia · 1990
- Bununu Nigeria · 1942
- Bholghati India · 1905
- Asuka 881170 Antarctica · 1988
- Allan Hills A78006 Antarctica · 1978
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