Sahara 02501 meteorite
Sahara 02501 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite, that was found in 2002. A total of 3.96 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Sahara 02501
- Classification
- Eucrite
- Type
- Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
- Group
- Eucrite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 2002
- Mass recovered
- 3.96 kg
- Country
- Not recorded
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
What is an achondrite?
Stony rock from a body that melted. Achondrites include crust and mantle pieces from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. More about Eucrites.
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