Marília (meteorite)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Marília
Marília meteorite.
TypeStone
ClassOrdinary chondrite
GroupH4
CountryBrazil
RegionSão Paulo
Coordinates22°15′S 49°56′W / 22.250°S 49.933°W / -22.250; -49.933
Observed fallYes
Fall dateOctober 5, 1971
TKW2.5 kg

Marília is an H chondrite meteorite that fell to Earth on October 5, 1971, in Marília, São Paulo, Brazil. The meteorite produced only seven fragments in a total of 2.5 kilograms (5.5 lb).[1]

It is classified as H4-ordinary chondrite.[2]

References

Bibliography

See also

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI