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Yamato 82209 meteorite

Yamato 82209 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite, that was found in Antarctica in 1982. A total of 47 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Yamato 82209 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 82209
Classification
Eucrite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1982
Mass recovered
47 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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