Reckling Peak A80246 meteorite
Reckling Peak A80246 is a mesosiderite stony-iron meteorite, officially classified as Mesosiderite-an, that was found in Antarctica in 1980. A total of 5.8 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Reckling Peak A80246
- Classification
- Mesosiderite-an
- Type
- Stony-iron · Mesosiderite
- Group
- Mesosiderite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1980
- Mass recovered
- 5.8 g
- Country
- Antarctica
- Coordinates
- 76.2081° S, 158.4926° E
What is a stony-iron?
A mixture of stone and metal. Pallasites and mesosiderites sit in this group. More about Mesosiderites.
Meteorites near Reckling Peak A80246
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- Reckling Peak A80203 H6 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A80217 H5 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A80214 H6 · 0 km away
- Reckling Peak A80232 H4 · 0 km away
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