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Sandford Cliffs 03472 meteorite

Sandford Cliffs 03472 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was found in 2003. A total of 195 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Sandford Cliffs 03472 has been published yet.

Key facts

Name
Sandford Cliffs 03472
Classification
Howardite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Howardite
Fall or find
Find
Year
2003
Mass recovered
195 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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