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Queen Alexandra Range 94616 meteorite

Queen Alexandra Range 94616 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was found in Antarctica in 1994. A total of 14 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Queen Alexandra Range 94616 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Queen Alexandra Range 94616
Classification
Howardite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Howardite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1994
Mass recovered
14 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
84.0000° S, 168.0000° 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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