Sahara 99159 meteorite
Sahara 99159 is an ordinary chondrite meteorite, officially classified as LL3, that was found in 1999. A total of 1.02 kg was recovered.
Key facts
- Name
- Sahara 99159
- Classification
- LL3
- Type
- Chondrite · Ordinary
- Group
- LL
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1999
- Mass recovered
- 1.02 kg
- 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 LL chondrites.
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- Queen Alexandra Range 99189 Antarctica · 1999
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- Queen Alexandra Range 99417 Antarctica · 1999