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Yamato 793549 meteorite

Yamato 793549 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-pmict, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 14 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Yamato 793549 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 793549
Classification
Eucrite-pmict
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1979
Mass recovered
14 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 Eucrites.

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