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Pecora Escarpment 01026 meteorite

Pecora Escarpment 01026 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Acapulcoite, that was found in Antarctica in 2002. A total of 29 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Pecora Escarpment 01026 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Pecora Escarpment 01026
Classification
Acapulcoite
Type
Achondrite
Group
Acapulcoite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
29 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
85.6521° S, 68.5693° 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 Acapulcoites.

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