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Yamato 793550 meteorite

Yamato 793550 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Howardite, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 6.05 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Yamato 793550 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 793550
Classification
Howardite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Howardite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1979
Mass recovered
6.05 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 Howardites.

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