Reckling Peak A79003 meteorite
Reckling Peak A79003 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H6, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 182 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Reckling Peak A79003
- Classification
- H6
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1979
- Mass recovered
- 182 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.2139° S, 158.4332° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about H chondrites.
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