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Yamato 75300 meteorite

Yamato 75300 is an achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Winonaite, that was found in Antarctica in 1975. A total of 1.5 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite
Illustration of an achondrite. No photograph of Yamato 75300 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 75300
Classification
Winonaite
Type
Achondrite
Group
Winonaite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1975
Mass recovered
1.5 g
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
71.5000° S, 35.6667° E

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 Winonaites.

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