Yamato 791197 meteorite
Yamato 791197 is a lunar achondrite meteorite, officially classified as Lunar (anorth), that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 52 g was recovered.
Where it was found
Key facts
- Name
- Yamato 791197
- Classification
- Lunar (anorth)
- Type
- Achondrite · Lunar
- Group
- Lunar
- Fall or find
- Find
- Year
- 1979
- Mass recovered
- 52 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 Feldspathic lunar meteorites.
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