Reckling Peak A80241 meteorite
Reckling Peak A80241 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in Antarctica in 1980. A total of 61 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Reckling Peak A80241
- Classification
- CV3
- Type
- Chondrite · Carbonaceous
- Group
- CV
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1980
- Mass recovered
- 61 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.2117° S, 158.4412° E
What is a chondrite?
Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CV chondrites.
Meteorites near Reckling Peak A80241
- Reckling Peak A80258 Mesosiderite-an · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A80211 H6 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A79003 H6 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A80204 Eucrite-br · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A80265 H6 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A80207 H3.2-3.7 · 1 km away
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