Serra de Magé meteorite
Serra de Magé is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-cm, that was seen to fall in Brazil in 1923. A total of 1.8 kg was recovered. Witnessed falls are rare and especially valuable to science, because the stones are collected before Earth's weather can change them.
Where it fell
Key facts
- Name
- Serra de Magé
- Classification
- Eucrite-cm
- Type
- Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
- Group
- Eucrite
- Fall or find
- Fall (seen to fall)
- Year
- 1923
- Mass recovered
- 1.8 kg
- Country
- Brazil
- Coordinates
- 8.3833° S, 36.7667° W
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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