Reckling Peak A78001 meteorite
Reckling Peak A78001 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L6, that was found in Antarctica in 1978. A total of 235 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Reckling Peak A78001
- Classification
- L6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1978
- Mass recovered
- 235 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.2667° S, 159.2500° 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 A78001
- Reckling Peak A78002 H4 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A78003 L6 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A78004 H4 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A78005 H5 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A79001 L6 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A79002 L6 · 0 km away
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