Pecora Escarpment 82506 meteorite
Pecora Escarpment 82506 is an ureilite achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Ureilite, that was found in Antarctica in 1982. A total of 5.32 kg was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Pecora Escarpment 82506
- Classification
- Ureilite
- Type
- Achondrite · Ureilite
- Group
- Ureilite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1982
- Mass recovered
- 5.32 kg
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 85.6911° S, 67.7131° 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 Ureilites.
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- Pecora Escarpment 91277 L6 · 1 km away
- Pecora Escarpment 91062 L6 · 1 km away
- Pecora Escarpment 91265 L6 · 1 km away
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