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Sahara 02503 meteorite

Sahara 02503 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CV3, that was found in 2002. A total of 741 g was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Sahara 02503 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Sahara 02503
Classification
CV3
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CV
Fall or find
Find
Year
2002
Mass recovered
741 g
Country
Not recorded
Coordinates
Not recorded

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CV chondrites.

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