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Yamato 794016 meteorite

Yamato 794016 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-mmict, that was found in Antarctica in 1979. A total of 29 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Yamato 794016 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 794016
Classification
Eucrite-mmict
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1979
Mass recovered
29 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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