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Yamato 86808 meteorite

Yamato 86808 is a HED achondrite (from the asteroid Vesta) meteorite, officially classified as Diogenite, that was found in Antarctica in 1986. A total of 16 g was recovered.

Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta
Illustration of an achondrite from the asteroid Vesta. No photograph of Yamato 86808 has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Yamato 86808
Classification
Diogenite
Type
Achondrite · HED (Vesta)
Group
Diogenite
Fall or find
Find
Year
1986
Mass recovered
16 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 Diogenites.

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