Reckling Peak A79004 meteorite
Reckling Peak A79004 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as H5, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 371 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Reckling Peak A79004
- Classification
- H5
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- H
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1979
- Mass recovered
- 371 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 H chondrites.
Meteorites near Reckling Peak A79004
- Reckling Peak A78001 L6 · 0 km away
- 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
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