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Thiel Mountains 82410 meteorite

Thiel Mountains 82410 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Diogenite, that was found in Antarctica in 1982. A total of 19 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Thiel Mountains 82410 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Thiel Mountains 82410
Classification
Diogenite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Diogenite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1982
Mass recovered
19 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
85.2500° S, 91.0000° 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 Diogenites.

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