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Yamato 86763 meteorite

Yamato 86763 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Eucrite-cm, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 10 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Yamato 86763 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 86763
Classification
Eucrite-cm
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Eucrite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
10 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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