An anorthositic meteorite supporting an ancient magma ocean on Vesta
Nature Astronomy, Published online: 10 April 2024; doi:10.1038/s41550-024-02243-6
The Vesta anorthosite meteorite discovery suggests Vesta experienced a lunar magma ocean-like process. Anorthite formed during magma crystallization could have floated to the surface of Vesta, creating a primary anorthositic crust.
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