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Pecora Escarpment 01021 meteorite

Pecora Escarpment 01021 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-mmict, that was found in Antarctica in 2002. A total of 8.5 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Pecora Escarpment 01021 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Pecora Escarpment 01021
Classification
Eucrite-mmict
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
8.5 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
85.6730° S, 68.7176° W

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 Eucrites.

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