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Yamato 82050 meteorite

Yamato 82050 is a carbonaceous chondrite meteorite, officially classified as CO3.2, that was found in Antarctica in 1982. A total of 1.91 kg was recovered.

Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite
Illustration of a carbonaceous chondrite. No photograph of Yamato 82050 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 82050
Classification
CO3.2
Type
Chondrite · Carbonaceous
Group
CO
Fall or find
Find
Year
1982
Mass recovered
1.91 kg
Country
Antarctica
Coordinates
71.5000° S, 35.6667° E

What is a chondrite?

Stony and primitive. Chondrites still carry mineral grains from the early solar system, often including chondrules. More about CO chondrites.

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