Reckling Peak A79008 meteorite
Reckling Peak A79008 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as L3.5-3.8, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 73 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Reckling Peak A79008
- Classification
- L3.5-3.8
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- L
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1979
- Mass recovered
- 73 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.2161° S, 158.5450° 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.
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- Reckling Peak A80223 H5 · 1 km away
- Reckling Peak A80236 H5 · 1 km away
- Reckling Peak A80263 Mesosiderite-an · 1 km away
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