Reckling Peak 86700 meteorite
Reckling Peak 86700 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3.0-3.9, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 424 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Reckling Peak 86700
- Classification
- L3.0-3.9
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1986
- Mass recovered
- 424 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.2410° S, 158.6480° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about L chondrites.
Meteorites near Reckling Peak 86700
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- Reckling Peak 86703 H6 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak 92416 LL3.7 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak 86702 L6 · 1 km away
- Reckling Peak 86705 H5 · 1 km away
- Reckling Peak 86704 LL6 · 1 km away
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