Sahara 99076 meteorite
Sahara 99076 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was found in 1999. A total of 62 g was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Sahara 99076
- Classification
- Howardite
- Type
- Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
- Group
- Howardite
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1999
- Mass recovered
- 62 g
- 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 Howardites.
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