Yamato 791197
| Yamato 791197 | |
|---|---|
Myr[2] | |
| Found date | November 20, 1979 |
| TKW | 52.4 g |
Yamato 791197, official abbreviation Y-791197, is a meteorite that was found in Antarctica on November 20, 1979.[3]
It is the first rock to be found on Earth identified as a
ALH 81005).[clarification needed] It was collected by National Institute of Polar Research, Japan.[1]
Classification and characteristics
Weighing 52.4 grams, it is a weakly shocked
It is classified as lunar-
anorthositic.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e Meteoritical Bulletin Database: Yamato 791197
- ^ Cassidy, William A. (2003). Meteorites, Ice, and Antarctica. Cambridge University Press. p. 186.
- ^ Korotev, Randy L. "Lunar Meteorite: Yamato 791197". Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Retrieved 2011-11-15.
- Bibcode:1985LPI....16..635O.