1803 - L'Aigle Meteorite On April 26, 1803, a meteorite shower of more than 3000 fragments fell upon the town of L'Aigle in Normandy, France. Date: 04/29/2009 L'Aigle Meteorite
Jean-Baptise Biot Jean-Baptise Biot investigated L'Aigle and his paper stating that the stones must be of extraterrestrial origin created the science of meteoritics Date: 04/29/2009 Jean-Baptise Biot investigated L'Aigle and his paper stating the stones must be of extraterrestrial origin created the science of meteoritics
L'Aigle Meteorite Strewn Field A historical drawing of the area of the fall Date: 04/29/2009 L'Aigle Meteorite Strewn Field
French Chateau L'Aigle was important because at that time the existence of meteorites was harshly debated and witnessed meteorite falls were treated with great skepticism Date: 04/29/2009 L'Aigle was important because at that time the existence of meteorites was harshly debated and witnessed meteorite falls were treated with great skepticism
1803 - L'Aigle - .020 grams Our medium sized fragment is one of three samples that we have obtained of this important meteorite Date: 01/01/2000 L'Aigle - .020 grams
L'Aigle - .020 grams It is classified as an L6 ordinary chondrite Date: 01/01/2000 L'Aigle - .020 grams
Ernst Florens Chladni In 1794, Chladni published a paper in German in which he proposed that meteorites have their origins in outer space - he was ridiculed for this claim, but it was confirmed in 1803 by Jean Baptiste Biot Date: 05/15/2009 Ernst Florens Chladni
1803 - L'Aigle - .170 grams Our largest sample of this historic meteorite - it shows great detail and color Date: 05/15/2009 Our largest sample of this historic meteorite - it shows great detail and color
L'Aigle - .170 grams The backside of our larger sample of the L'Aigle meteorite which came from the NEMS Date: 05/15/2009 The backside of our larger sample of the L'Aigle meteorite which came from the NEMS
L'Aigle samples drawer at the NHM London An important and incredible collection of L'Aigle individuals and slices - Image courtesy Mark Crawford, NHM London Date: 05/15/2009 L'Aigle samples at the NHM London
French L'Aigle Sample Label We obtained a small sample fragment of the L'Aigle piece identified by this label from Muséum National D'Histoire Naturelle in France Date: 01/01/2000 Natural History Museum in France
1803 - L'Aigle - Fragment This is our very small L'Aigle fragment which came from the Muséum National D'Histoire Naturelle of France Date: 01/01/2000 This is our very small L'Aigle fragment which came from the Muséum National D'Histoire Naturelle of France
1794 - Siena Meteorite Investigation Prior to L'Aigle meteorite, the investigation of the fall of stones at Siena, Italy on June 16, 1794 scientifically documented the this meteorite fall and started an important reexamination of the true source of meteorites Date: 05/15/2009 Prior to L'Aigle meteorite, the investigation of the fall of stones at Siena on June 16, 1794 scientifically documented the this meteorite fall and started an important reexamination of the true source of meteorites
1794 - Siena - .012 grams Our small Siena meteorite fragment fell south of Siena in Toscana, Italy in 1794 as a shower of stones ranging in weight from a few milligrams to 3 kilograms - the fall was witnessed by many people Date: 01/01/2000 Our small Siena meteorite fragment fell south of Siena in Toscana, Italy in 1794 as a shower of stones ranging in weight from a few milligrams to 3 kilograms - the fall was witnessed by many people
Siena - .012 grams The meteorite is classified as an LL5 chondrite Date: 01/01/2000 Siena - .012 grams
Map of Bayern The location in Gemany of the fall of the Eichstädt meteorite Date: 05/15/2009 Map of Bayern
Neuschwanstein Castle Photo courtesy Werner Boehm Date: 09/29/2008 Neuschwanstein Castle
Ernst Chladni and Napoleon Bonaparte Chladni's famous meteorite paper wes titled "On the Origin of the Pallas Iron and Others Similar to it, and on Some Associated Natural Phenomena" Date: 05/15/2009 Chladni's famous meteorite paper wes titled "On the Origin of the Pallas Iron and Others Similar to it, and on Some Associated Natural Phenomena"
1785 - Eichstädt Meteorite - Original Stones These samples are located in the Das Naturhistorische Museum of Vienna - photo courtesy Austromet Date: 05/15/2009
1785 - Eichstädt - .062 grams Our sample of the 3 kilogram meteorite fell on February 19, 1785 - the countryside was covered with a foot of snow and a worker at a brick kiln saw it fall from the clouds after a violent thunderclap Date: 01/01/2000 Our sample of the 3 kilogram meteorite fell on February 19, 1785 - the countryside was covered with a foot of snow and a worker at a brick kiln saw it fall from the clouds after a violent thunderclap
Eichstädt - .062 grams The meteorite is classified as an H5 chondrite - in 1785 the original stone was possessed by Baron Homspech - the Canon of Eichstädt and Bruchsal in Bavaria - he passed a sample to the scientists of the time Date: 05/15/2009 The meteorite is classified as an H5 chondrite - in 1785 the original stone was possessed by Baron Homspech - the Canon of Eichstädt and Bruchsal in Bavaria - he passed a sample to the scientists of the time
The United Kingdom's Christmas Meteorite The biggest meteorite ever to hit Britain landed in Barwell, Leicestershire on December 24, 1965 Date: 04/25/2009 The biggest meteorite ever to hit Britain landed in Barwell, Leicestershire on December 24, 1965
1965 - Barwell - 1.837 grams About 18 kilograms of material has been recovered since the fall Date: 04/25/2009 1965 - Barwell - 1.837 grams
1965 - Barwell - 1.837 grams It is classified as an L5 chondrite Date: 01/01/2000 1965 - Barwell - 1.837 grams
Robert E. Peary After locating the Cape York meteorite in 1894 in Greenland - it took Peary three years to arrange and actually complete the loading of three giant heavy iron meteorites onto ships for transport to New York Date: 06/17/2009 After locating the Cape York meteorite in 1894 in Greenland - it took Peary three years to arrange and actually complete the loading of three giant heavy iron meteorites onto ships for transport to New York
Cape York - 1.8 grams Our fragment of the giant Cape York meteorite came from the Agpalilik meteorite - known as "the Man" - which weighs about 20 metric tons and it is located at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark Date: 06/17/2009 Cape York - 1.8 grams
Cape York - 1.8 grams Our samples of this historic meteorite are classified as a IIIA medium octahedrite Date: 06/17/2009 Cape York - 1.8 grams
Cape York meteorite - "the Dog" The Cape York meteorite known as "the Dog" shown being dragged to the inlet where Peary's ship - the Kite - was waiting - photo from the Dartmouth College Library Date: 06/17/2009 The Cape York meteorite known as "the Dog" shown being dragged to the inlet where Peary's ship - the Kite - was waiting - photo from the Dartmouth College Library
Cape York - Ahnighito - "the Tent" In 1896, the massive Ahnighito was excavated over a ten day period using a full village of Eskimos - this photo shows the stone after it reached the shore - it stayed there for a year until Peary returned later to load it on a ship Date: 06/17/2009 In 1896, the massive Ahnighito was excavated over a ten day period using a full village of Eskimos - this photo shows the stone after it reached the shore - it stayed there for a year until Peary returned later to load it on a ship
Loading the Cape York Ahnighito meteorite In 1897 the loading work was completed and the Ahnighito meteorite embarked on board the Hope in its journey to New York - all Peary's recoveries were eventually sold to the American Museum of Natural History for $40,000 Date: 06/17/2009 In 1897 the loading work was completed and the Ahnighito meteorite embarked on board the Hope in its journey to New York - all Peary's recoveries were eventually sold to the American Museum of Natural History for $40,000
Cape York Meteorite - Ahnighito A historical photograph of the giant Cape York meteorite after it reached its eventual home at the American Museum of Natural History in New York Date: 06/17/2009 Cape York
Cape York Meteorite - Ahnighito It is now located in the Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites at the American Museum of Natural History - this photo shows how it is displayed today Date: 06/17/2009 Cape York
Cape York - 30.67 grams Our wonderful etched slice of the giant Cape York meteorite also came from the Agpalilik meteorite in Denmark Date: 06/17/2009
Coat of Arms - Italian Province of Brescia It is a beautiful Province in Lombardy, Italy Date: 06/23/2009 Coat of Arms - Italian Province of Brescia
The Scaliger Castle of Sirmione A garrison remained in this Italian castle until the 19th century and was probably there when the Alfianello meteorite made its landing on Earth Date: 06/23/2009 A garrison remained in this Italian castle until the 19th century and as probably there when the Alfianello meteorite made its landing on Earth
The Iron Crown of the Lombards The Iron Crown is so called from a narrow band of iron about one centimeter within it - the iron was said to have been beaten out of one of the nails used at the crucifixion Date: 06/23/2009 The Iron Crown is so called from a narrow band of iron about one centimeter within it - the iron was said to have been beaten out of one of the nails used at the crucifixion
Historic Alfianello COA Courtesy Matteo Chinellato Date: 06/23/2009 Historic Alfianello COA
1883 - Alfianello - 1.284 grams Our slice of this historic meteorite is classified as an L6 chondrite Date: 06/23/2009 Our slice of this historic meteorite is classified as an L6 chondrite
1883 - Alfianello - 1.284 grams Over 228 kilograms of stones were recovered from this witnessed fall in 1883! Date: 06/23/2009 1883 - Alfianello - 1.284 grams
British Coat of Arms Currently there are only 21 approved meteorites from the United Kingdom Date: 10/03/2009 Currently there are only 21 approved meteorites from the United Kingdom
Village of Appley Bridge Once a busy industrial village - it still has several factories including a Weigh-Bridge manufacturer and a Caravan factory - its main purpose now is providing housing to the many commuters who work along the M6 Date: 10/03/2009 Once a busy industrial village - it still has several factories including a Weigh-Bridge manufacturer and a Caravan factory - its main purpose now is providing housing to the many commuters who work along the M6
Appley Bridge Yes - there really is an Appley Bridge! - it runs over the River Douglas - name comes from a very large apple tree which was once next to the bridge Date: 10/03/2009 Yes - there really is an Appley Bridge! - it runs over the River Douglas - name comes from a very large apple tree which was once next to the bridge
Appley Bridge - Original Stone On October 14, 1914 the stone from the witnessed fall was discovered on at Appley Bridge by an employee of Halliwell Farm - he saw a reddish mass of strange material lying in a hole about 18 inches below the surface Date: 10/03/2009 On October 14, 1914 the stone from the witnessed fall was discovered on at Appley Bridge by an employee of Halliwell Farm - he saw a reddish mass of strange material lying in a hole about 18 inches below the surface
1914 - Appley Bridge - .070 grams The 15 kilogram stone was handed over to curator of the Godlee Observatory, Manchester for proper investigation - and then it found its way to its current home at the Museum of Natural History in London Date: 10/03/2009 The 15 kilogram stone was handed over to curator of the Godlee Observatory, Manchester for proper investigation - and then it found its way to its current home at the Museum of Natural History in London
1914 - Appley Bridge - .070 grams We have this small fragment of this historic meteorite! - it has been classified as an LL6 chondrite Date: 10/03/2009 We have this small fragment of this historic meteorite! - it has been classified as an LL6 chondrite
1858 - Ausson - France Coat of Arms Date: 03/25/2009 1858 - Ausson (France)
Ausson Countryside The meteorite fell on December 9, 1858 - this was at a time when the existence of meteorites was starting to become more accepted Date: 03/25/2009 1858 - Ausson (France)
1858 - Ausson fragment Our small piece of this historic stone is classified as an L5 chondrite Date: 03/25/2009 1859 - Ausson (France)
1812 - Chantonnay - France Coat of Arms Date: 03/25/2009 1812 - Chantonnay (France)
Chantonnay The meteorite fell on August 5, 1812 in Centre, France - this was not too long after the L'Aigle Meteorite fall and it gave further proof of the "rocks from space" theory Date: 03/25/2009 1812 - Chantonnay (France)
1812 - Chantonnay fragment These little fragments of Chantonnay are really hard to get - it is classified as an L6 chondrite Date: 04/07/2009 1812 - Chantonnay (France)
1841 - Château Renard - France Coat of Arms Date: 03/25/2009 1841 - Château Renard (France)
Château Renard This meteorite was a witnessed fall on June 12, 1841 in Montargis, Loiret, France - it was another important event in increasing the understanding of meteorites during that time period Date: 03/25/2009 1841 - Château Renard (France)
1841 - Château-Renard - small pieces Two nice samples with crust! - It is classified as an L6 Chondrite Date: 01/01/2000 Two nice samples with crust! - It is classified as an L6 Chondrite
Crumlin Park House The Crumlin meteorite fall on September 13, 1902 was larger than any stone which had fallen in Ireland or the UK since 1795 so it was a major event at the time Date: 05/17/2009 The Crumlin meteorite fall on September 13, 1902 was larger than any stone which had fallen in Ireland or the UK since 1795 so it was a major event at the time
1902 - Crumlin - .124 grams A 4.26 kilogram stone was removed from a hole shortly after the fall by a farmer in Crosshill, Crumlim, Ireland Date: 01/01/2000 A 4.26 kilogram stone was removed from a hole shortly after the fall by a farmer in Crosshill, Crumlim, Ireland
Crumlin - .124 grams Our colorful sample is classified as a L5 chondrite Date: 01/01/2000 Crumlin - .124 grams
Regency Palace, Ensisheim, France The St Georges Confraternity of the Ensisheim's Meteorite Guardians holds a ritual event here every year - the site where the original meteorite is displayed Date: 05/19/2009 The St Georges Confraternity of the Ensisheim's Meteorite Guardians holds a ritual event here every year - the site where the original meteorite is displayed
1492 - Original Ensisheim meteorite This is the remaining large specimen of the Ensisheim meteorite in Regency Palace - it is the oldest historically recorded meteorite in the world! Date: 05/19/2009 Ville Ensisheim
1492 - Ensisheim Painting - France On November 7, 1492 a loud explosion preceded the arrival of a 127 kg meteorite into a wheat field in the province of Alsace, France - which at the time was part of Germany Date: 05/19/2009 Ensisheim Painting of the fall in 1492
1492 - Ensisheim Woodcut - France What can you say about owning a part of the world's most famous meteorite which fell over 500 years ago? - how about "We are so lucky" Date: 03/25/2009 1492 - Ensisheim (France)
1492 - Ensisheim fragment Our small fragment of this famous treasure is classified as a LL6 Monomict breccia Date: 01/01/2000 1492 - Ensisheim (France)
Ensisheim fragment - bottom view The remaining stone now weighs only 55 kg (without any fusion crust because of years of sample picking) - it is still in Ensisheim housed in an elegant case in the Regency Palace which was built 1535 Date: 01/01/2000 1492 - Ensisheim (France)
Sweden In 1869 - a small shower of stones fell near Uppsala, Sweden ranging in size from a few grams up to 1.8 kilograms Date: 11/23/2009 In 1869 - a small shower of stones fell near Uppsala, Sweden ranging in size from a few grams up to 1.8 kilograms
Uppsala, Sweden In Hessle near Uppsala - one stone missed a man by only a few meters making this a witnessed fall Date: 11/23/2009 In Hessle near Uppsala - one stone missed a man by only a few meters making this a witnessed fall
1869 - Hessle - fragment Our small fragment of the 20 kilograms that has been recovered of this historic fall is classified as an H5 chondrite Date: 11/23/2009 Our small fragment of the 20 kilograms that has been recovered of this historic fall is classified as an H5 chondrite
1870 - Ibbenbüren - Germany A two and one-half pound stone fell on June 17, 1870 creating a small two and one-half foot deep crater Date: 03/25/2009 1870 - Ibbenbüren (Germany)
Ibbenbüren Another great place for a meteorite to park - the luscious countyside of Germany - now with energy producing windmills! Date: 03/25/2009 1870 - Ibbenbüren (Germany)
1870 - Ibbenbüren fragment This small sample is greyish white and it does not show any metallic iron - it has a nice yellow crystalline look - classified as a Diogenite Date: 03/25/2009 1870 - Ibbenbüren (Germany)
1821 - Juvinas - France This meteorite obviously had the right idea about a beautiful place to make a landing - it fell on June 15, 1821 at 3:00 pm near the village of Libonnes Date: 03/25/2009 1821 - Juvinas (France)
1821 - Juvinas - Top View The first time I looked at this up close I thought I had picked up one of my shergottite meteorite samples by mistake - but it is really an achondrite - eucrite (AEUC) Date: 01/01/2000 1821 - Juvinas (France)
Juvinas - Bottom View A great looking sample of a well preserved meteorite - even more amazing is that only a single stone of 91 kilograms fell - almost half of Juvinas is lost and most of the rest is in the Paris Natural History Museum - classified as a EUC member Date: 01/01/2000 1821 - Juvinas (France)
Krasnoyarskiy kray in Russia In 1749, about 145 miles south of Krasnojarsk, a meteorite was found that weighed about 700 kilograms - it was seen by Peter Simon Pallas in 1772 and then transported to Krasnojarsk Date: 07/10/2009 In 1749, about 145 miles south of Krasnojarsk, a meteorite was found that weighed about 700 kilograms - it was seen by Peter Simon Pallas in 1772 and then transported to Krasnojarsk
Krasnojarsk Meteorite at the Museum of Natural History in New York The Krasnojarsk Meteorite is considered the first pallasite ever studied and the first meteorite ever etched Date: 07/10/2009 The Krasnojarsk Meteorite is considered the first pallasite ever studied and the first meteorite ever etched
1749 - Krasnoyarsk - Fragment Our tiny fragment has been classified as a pallasite belonging to the main chemical group - but with anomalous properties Date: 07/10/2009 Our tiny fragment has been classified as a pallasite belonging to the main chemical group - but with anomalous properties
Loir-et-Cher, France The Lancé meteorite was witnessed to fall on July 23, 1872 in Vendome, Loir-et-Cher, France Date: 03/25/2009 The Lancé meteorite was witnessed to fall on July 23, 1872 in Vendome, Loir-et-Cher, France
Lancé Meteorite A very early photo of the main mass! Date: 03/25/2009 A very early photo of the main mass!
1872 - Lancé - fragment Our small slice is classified as a rare carbonaceous chondrite and as a C03.4 Date: 01/01/2000 Our small slice is classified as a rare carbonaceous chondrite and as a C03.4
Loire Valley The French countryside is full of old and historic castles Date: 09/24/2010 The French countryside is full of old and historic castles
Chateau d'Amboise A great tourist attraction to stop and visit if you are ever hunting meteorites in France! Date: 09/24/2010 A great tourist attraction to stop and visit if you are ever hunting meteorites in France!
Lancé - .197 grams We recently obtained this bigger piece of this historical meteorite - it is big enough to show the rich interior and various inclusions Date: 09/24/2010 We recently obtained this bigger piece of this historical meteorite - it is big enough to show the rich interior and various inclusions
Oberösterreich, Austria On November 20, 1768 a 19 kilogram meteorite landed in Oberösterreich, Austria near the little village of Mauerkirchen Date: 09/25/2009 On November 20, 1768 a 19 kilogram meteorite landed in Oberösterreich, Austria near the little village of Mauerkirchen
1768 - Woodcut of the Mauerkirchen fall Chladni documented the Mauerkirchen fall in 1803 in the Annals of Physics, Volume 15 - he quotes from a letter which states that the stone made a hole 2 1/2 feet deep and 6 inches wide and that the stone weighed 38 pounds Date: 09/25/2009 E.F.F. Chladni documented the Mauerkirchen fall in 1803 in the Annals of Physics, Volume 15 - he quotes from a letter which states that the stone made a hole 2 1/2 feet deep and 6 inches wide and that the stone weighed 38 pounds
1768 - Mauerkirchen - .010 grams Our small piece of this famous historical stone has been classified as an L6 ordinary chondrite Date: 09/25/2009 Our small piece of this famous historical stone has been classified as an L6 ordinary chondrite
1882 - Mocs - Romania Coat of Arms - Witnessed Fall: February 3rd, 1882 Date: 03/25/2009 1882 - Mocs (Romania)
Mociu, Judetul Cluj, Romania The Mocs meteorite shower was one of the largest ever witnessed - the strewnfield was more than 70 square kilometers and more than 100,000 individuals and fragments landed! Date: 03/25/2009
1882 - Mocs - .020 grams Our fragment is small - but it has a nice crust! - it is classified as an Olivine-Hypersthene-Chondrite L5-6 Date: 03/14/2009 1882 - Mocs (Romania) - .020 grams
Orthodox Cathedral, Mordoviya, Russia The Novo-Urei meteorite fell in Mordoviya, Russia in September of 1886 near several peasants who recovered it from a shallow hole Date: 07/09/2009 The Novo-Urei meteorite fell in Mordoviya, Russia in September of 1886 near several peasants who recovered it from a shallow hole
1886 - Novo-Urei - Original Stone Part of the collection of the Laboratory of Meteoritics in Moscow - three stones were recovered weighing 2,058 kilograms in total - the photo from the Laboratory shows a 460 gram stone Date: 07/09/2009 Part of the collection of the Laboratory of Meteoritics in Moscow - three stones were recovered weighing 2,058 kilograms in total - the photo from the Laboratory shows a 460 gram stone
1886 - Novo-Urei - Fragments Our small fragments are classified as a Ureilite - which named after the Novo-Urei meteorite - they are ultramafic achondrites that contain interstitial carbon as graphite or diamond Date: 07/09/2009 Our small fragments are classified as a Ureilite - which named after the Novo-Urei meteorite - they are ultramafic achondrites that contain interstitial carbon as graphite or diamond
Orgueil from Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle The meteorite fell on May 14, 1864 near Orgueil in southern France Date: 04/29/2009 The meteorite fell on May 14, 1864 near Orgueil in southern France
1864 - Orgueil A large fragmnet of the Orgueil meteorite which is on display in Paris - don't touch it! - or it will crumble into pieces Date: 04/29/2009 Orgueil
1864 - Orgueil - .020 grams Our small fragment of Orgueil belongs to the CI chondrite group having a composition that is identical to the sun - excluding the gas elements like hydrogen and helium Date: 01/01/2000 Orgueil belongs to the CI chondrite group having a composition that is identical to the sun (excluding the gas elements like hydrogen and helium)
1868 - Drawing of the Pultusk meteorite On January 30, 1868 thousands of people witnessed a very large shower of small stones at the town of Pultusk near Warsaw, Poland - the estimated number of fragments was 68,780 !! Date: 05/02/2009 On January 30, 1868 thousands of people witnessed a very large shower of small stones at the town of Pultusk near Warsaw, Poland - the estimated number of fragments was 68,780 !!
Pultusk Strewn Field The area covered by the map is about 127 square kilometers Date: 09/06/2007 Pultusk Strewn Field
1868 - Pultusk - 8 grams Our polished slice is classified as H5 chondrite Date: 05/02/2009 Pultusk - 8 grams
1724 - Steinbach - Germany Coat of Arms Date: 03/25/2009 1724 - Steinbach (Germany)
Steinbach Countryside The original Steinbach meteorite mass was found in 1724 - but since that time two additional masses had been found Date: 03/25/2009 1724 - Steinbach (Germany)
1724 - Steinbach - .158 grams Our beautiful slice is classified as a IVA-anomalous with silicate inclusions Date: 01/01/2000 1724 - Steinbach (Germany)
1874 - Castalia - North Carolina Nash County Seal Date: 03/31/2009 1874 - Castalia - .030 grams
1874 - Castalia - .030 grams Top View - it is a H5, brecciated, xenolithic chondrite Date: 01/01/2000 1874 - Castalia - .030 grams
Castalia - .030 grams Bottom View - The meteorite fell on May 14, 1874 - a witness heard a rumbling roar three miles north of Louisburg with explosions lasting about four minutes! Date: 01/01/2000 1874 - Castalia - .030 grams
1984 - Claxton News Photo On December 10th, 1984 at 10:30 p.m. in Claxton Georgia - war veteran Don Richardson heard a whistling noise while outside of his mobile home and flinched instinctively because it reminded him of an incoming mortar round Date: 06/29/2005 1984 - Claxton - .158 grams
Carutha Barnard’s mailbox - Hit by Claxton! Just a few feet away from Don Richardson the meteorite impact smashed the mailbox knocking it off its mounting and imbedded itself several inches into the ground Date: 03/31/2009 1984 - Claxton - .158 grams
Claxton - .158 grams The meteorite seemed to survive the collision just fine and we have a nice piece - it is classified as an L6 chondrite Date: 01/01/2000 1984 - Claxton - .158 grams
Harvey Nininger "The Covert Meteorites gave me assurance that my theory would be fruitful, and I was now determined to resign my teaching position as soon as my finances were in better shape, and devote my time to meteorites." - Nininger Date: 10/03/2009 "The Covert Meteorites gave me assurance that my theory would be fruitful, and I was now determined to resign my teaching position as soon as my finances were in better shape, and devote my time to meteorites." - Nininger
1896 - Covert - 5.26 grams Nininger recovered 17 pound Covert meteorite hidden by a famer, a 13 pound stone used to hold down a pickle jar, a stone used as a door stop, and a 31 pound stone used to block off a rat hole - he recovered 37 kilograms total Date: 10/03/2009 Nininger recovered 17 pound Covert meteorite hidden by a famer, a 13 pound stone used to hold down a pickle jar, a stone used as a door stop, and a 31 pound stone used to block off a rat hole - he recovered 37 kilograms total
1896 - Covert - 5.26 grams Our historic slice has been classified as an H5 chondrite - today over 61 kilograms of this Kansas meteorite have been recovered near Coldwater Date: 10/03/2009 Our historic slice has been classified as an H5 chondrite - today over 61 kilograms of this Kansas meteorite have been recovered near Coldwater
Estherville, Iowa Grain Elevator On May 10, 1879, a huge exploding meteorite fell to Earth in Emmet County along a seven mile path from south of Superior in Dickinson County to north of the town of Estherville Date: 07/20/2009 On May 10, 1879, a huge exploding meteorite fell to Earth in Emmet County along a seven mile path from south of Superior in Dickinson County to north of the town of Estherville
Estherville, Iowa Farmland Masses weighing 431, 152, and 101 pounds - and hundreds of smaller pieces - were distributed between the Musee National d'Histoire Naturelle, Naturhistoirsches, British MNH, Field, Smithsonian, NY MNH, Yale, Harvard and Amherst Date: 07/20/2009 Masses weighing 431, 152, and 101 pounds - and hundreds of smaller pieces - were distributed between the Musee National d'Histoire Naturelle, Naturhistoirsches, British MNH, Field, Smithsonian, NY MNH, Yale, Harvard and Amherst
1879 - Estherville - Fragment We have this small fragment which is classified as a mesosiderite of petrologic class A and metamorphic grade 3 or 4 Date: 07/20/2009 We have this small fragment which is classified as a mesosiderite of petrologic class A and metamorphic grade 3 or 4
An Iowa Blizzard! The term "blizzard" was first used in the Estherville newspaper - the Northern Vindicator - in the April 23, 1870 edition Date: 10/02/2009 The term "blizzard" was first used in the Estherville newspaper - the Northern Vindicator - in the April 23, 1870 edition
1879 - Estherville - 1.81 grams Our larger piece shows much more detail and metal Date: 10/02/2009 Our larger piece shows much more detail and metal
1879 - Estherville - 1.81 grams The reverse side of the same piece Date: 10/02/2009 The reverse side of the same piece
1912 - Holbrook - W. Molino Italian Sunday newspaper cover featuring the July 19th, 1912 Holbrook meteorite fall - take cover!! - it is the only witnessed meteorite fall in Arizona Date: 04/13/2009 1912 - Holbrook - .60 grams
Holbrook - .60 grams Top view - nice interesting crust Date: 01/01/2000 1912 - Holbrook - .60 grams
Holbrook - .60 grams Side view - Classified as a Chondrite L/LL6 Date: 01/01/2000 1912 - Holbrook - .60 grams
Window Rock Tribal Park The Navajo Nation Administration Center is very near this amazing redstone arch which is in the area of the Holbrook strewn field Date: 03/30/2007 Window Rock Tribal Park
Holbrook - .751 and .643 grams Holbrook - .751 and .643 grams Date: 04/28/2009 Holbrook - .751 and .643 grams
Holbrook - .751 and .643 grams These stones really have a unique look - the strewn field is still active and hunters can still get lucky looking for a Holbrook Date: 04/28/2009 Holbrook - .751 and .643 grams
News Report of the Homestead Meteorite The shower of stones fell west of the small town of Homestead, Iowa - the news report is a call for the locals to report any sightings or stones to a university professor! Date: 06/22/2009 The shower of stones fell west of the small town of Homestead, Iowa - the news report is a call for the locals to report any sightings or stones to a university professor!
1875 - Homestead - 2.851 grams Our colorful slice was a part of the fall on February 12th, 1875 in the late evening Date: 06/22/2009 Our colorful slice was a part of the fall on February 12th, 1875 in the late evening
1875 - Homestead - 2.851 grams The sample is classified as an L5 chondrite Date: 06/22/2009 The sample is classified as an L5 chondrite
Historical Photo of Homestead Stones Over 230 kilograms of this meteorite has been recovered! Date: 06/22/2009 Over 230 kilograms of this meteorite has been recovered!
1875 - Homestead - .55 grams The heaviest stone recovered weighed 33.6 kilograms Date: 01/01/2000 The heaviest stone recovered weighed 33.6 kilograms
1875 - Homestead - .55 grams 1875 - Homestead - .55 grams Date: 01/01/2000 The strewn field fell between the communities of Amana and Boltonville - but very near to Homestead in the center
Kenton County - Historical drawing of the original stone The stone was found in Kentucky in 1889 and it weighed about 194 kilograms Date: 07/06/2009 The stone was found in Kentucky in 1889 and it weighed about 194 kilograms
1889 - Kenton County - .585 grams Our small slice is classified as an iron meteorite belonging to chemical group IIIAB Date: 07/06/2009 Our small slice is classified as an iron meteorite belonging to chemical group IIIAB
1889 - Kenton County - .585 grams The back side of the small slice Date: 07/06/2009 The back side of the small slice
Lost City Meteor Photo The Harvard and Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatories operated a series of cameras in the central US from 1939 -1975 to photograph meteors - they took this photo of Lost City on January 3, 1970 - courtesy the Smithsonian Date: 07/12/2009 The Harvard and Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatories operated a series of cameras in the central US from 1939 -1975 to photograph meteors - they took this photo of Lost City on January 3, 1970 - courtesy the Smithsonian
Lost City - Original Stone Using the trajectory and orbit data - scientists determined the fall location and quickly recovered many stones and fragments which weighed a total of 17 kilograms Date: 07/12/2009 Using the trajectory and orbit data - scientists determined the fall location and quickly recovered many stones and fragments which weighed a total of 17 kilograms
1970 - Lost City - Fragment We have this small sample which has been classified as an H5 chondrite Date: 07/12/2009 We have this small sample which has been classified as an H5 chondrite
1868 - Hopkinsville Kentucky The Mount Vernon meteorite weighing 159 kg was found about seven miles NE of Hopkinsville in 1868 Date: 04/18/2009 Hopkinsville Kentucky
1868 - Mount Vernon - .500 grams It is a Stony-iron, Pallasite, Main Group - with an angular olivine shape Date: 01/01/2000 Mount Vernon - .500 grams
Mount Vernon - .500 grams Our sample is actually one of the crystals! Date: 01/01/2000 Mount Vernon - .500 grams
2003 - New Orleans On September 23, 2003 - a meteorite crashed through the roof of the two-story home of Ray and Judy Fausset who were not at home at the time Date: 03/31/2009 2003 - New Orleans
Fausset Home The main mass of the meteorite was found in the crawl space below the house and meteorite fragments were found along the penetration path through the house Date: 03/31/2009 The main mass of the meteorite was found in the crawl space below the house and meteorite fragments were found along the penetration path through the house
New Orleans fragment We have a small fragment of this house cruncher - it is classified as an H5 Ordinary Chondrite Date: 01/01/2000 We have a small fragment of this house cruncher - it is classified as an H5 Ordinary Chondrite
New Orleans - .500 grams We have this larger fragment which shows a better view of the various inclusions Date: 07/23/2009 We have this larger fragment which shows a better view of the various inclusions
New Orleans - .500 grams Another view of the same New Orleans fragment Date: 07/23/2009 Another view of the same New Orleans fragment
New Orleans - .500 grams One last look at the back side to check out the details Date: 07/23/2009 One last look at the back side to check out the details
1948 - Loading the Norton County Main Mass On February 18, 1948, a huge shower of stones fell over a large area of Norton County, Kansas, and Furnas County, Nebraska Date: 03/31/2009 On February 18, 1948, a huge shower of stones fell over a large area of Norton County, Kansas, and Furnas County, Nebraska
Posing with Norton County The main mass weighing more than 1,070 kg is now the center of the meteorite display at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque Date: 03/31/2009 1948 - Norton County - .25 grams
Norton County - .25 grams Classified as an Achondrite, Ca-poor, Aubrite, fragmental breccia - these Aubrites are very rare and this is the largest known in historical times Date: 01/01/2000 Classified as an Achondrite, Ca-poor, Aubrite, fragmental breccia - these Aubrites are very rare and this is the largest known in historical times
2003 - Park Forest Strewn Field On March 26, 2003 numerous stones fell on the village of Park Forest, Illinois - cars, two houses, and the fire station were all struck Date: 05/02/2009 On March 26, 2003 numerous stones fell on the village of Park Forest, Illinois - cars, two houses, and the fire station were all struck
Jason Phillips at Park Forest Jason and his wife pictured in front of a crater in the middle of a neighborhood where they found a nice sized stone - courtesy Jason Phillips Date: 05/02/2009 Jason Phillips at Park Forest
Park Forest meteorite street gang No need to call the cops - it's Jason Phillips, Marvin Killgore, Steve Arnold (Chicago), Roman Jirasek, Robert Haag - courtesy Roman Jirasek Date: 05/02/2009 Jason Phillips, Marvin Killgore, Steve Arnold (Chicago), Roman Jirasek, Robert Haag
Park Forest 2.5 kilogram stone This one crashed into a house - ouch! Date: 05/02/2009 Park Forest 2.5 kilogram stone
Park Forest - .030 grams Dozens of stones and fragments were recovered with a TKW of 18 kilograms Date: 01/01/2000 Park Forest - .030 grams
Park Forest - .030 grams This small collection fragment is classified as an L5 chondrite - it was our only collection specimen for a couple of years until more slices became available Date: 01/01/2000 This small collection fragment is classified as an L5 chondrite - it was our only collection specimen for a couple of years until more slices became available
Police evidence label During the police investigation of the fall the officers actually collected the meteorite fragments from one of the homes as evidence! Date: 09/21/2010 During the police investigation of the fall the officers actually collected the meteorite fragments from one of the homes as evidence!
Park Forest - 1.24 grams This specimen really shows the contrast of the meteorite lithologies Date: 09/21/2010 This specimen really shows the contrast of the meteorite lithologies
Park Forest - 1.24 grams The back side of our part-slice shows a real mixing pot of material Date: 09/21/2010 The back side of our part-slice shows a real mixing pot of material
Navarrow house ceiling hole and stone These photos taken at the Navarrow house show the meteorite entry point in the ceiling as well as the resting point of the stone on the floor - photo credit unknown Date: 09/21/2010 These photos taken at the Navarrow house show the meteorite entry point in the ceiling as well as the resting point of the stone on the floor - photo credit unknown
Park Forest - .93 grams This small slice shows great characteristics and color Date: 09/21/2010 This small slice shows great characteristics and color
Park Forest - .93 grams The reverse side shows a hint of metal but mostly more of the contrasting interior Date: 09/21/2010 The reverse side shows a hint of metal but mostly more of the contrasting interior
Garza house ceiling holes It's raining meteorites! - that ceiling is a really scary sight - house roofs don't seem to provide much protection from space rocks traveling hundreds of kilometers per hour Date: 09/21/2010 It's raining meteorites! - that ceiling is a really scary sight - house roofs don't seem to provide much protection from space rocks traveling hundreds of kilometers per hour
Park Forest - 1.08 grams If you look closely at this part-slice you can see the metal inclusions sprinkled throughout the matrix Date: 09/21/2010 If you look closely at this part-slice you can see the metal inclusions sprinkled throughout the matrix
Park Forest - 1.08 grams Another photo which shows the distribution of the metal in the stone Date: 09/21/2010 Another photo which shows the distribution of the metal in the stone
Garza house window This damaged window frame really gives an indication of the force of the impact within the house - photo credit unknown Date: 09/21/2010 This damaged window frame really gives an indication of the force of the impact within the house - photo credit unknown
Park Forest - 1.22 grams This piece is a more recent acquisition - the Park Forest fall is a favorite of many collectors and much of this material is tightly held Date: 09/21/2010 This piece is a more recent acquisition - the Park Forest fall is a favorite of many collectors and much of this material is tightly held
Park Forest - 1.22 grams For these collectors who focus on famous "hammer falls" Park Forest is an essential collection member Date: 09/21/2010 For these collectors who focus on famous "hammer falls" Park Forest is an essential collection member
Santa Rita Mountains in Arizona Two massive fragments with the same composition were found here in 1850 - one was in the shape of a ring - this is the Tucson Ring weighing 688 kilograms - the other was shaped like a bean - this is Carleton weighing 287 kilograms Date: 07/14/2005 Two massive fragments with the same composition were found here in 1850 - one was in the shape of a ring - this is the Tucson Ring weighing 688 kilograms - the other was shaped like a bean - this is Carleton weighing 287 kilograms
Smithsonian Drawing of the Tucson Ring This old drawing shows the various names that have been used for the meteorite: Tucson, Irwin, Ainsa, and Signet Date: 09/09/2009 This old drawing shows the various names that have been used for the meteorite: Tucson, Irwin, Ainsa, and Signet
Replica of the Tucson Ring used as an anvil In 1850 one fragment of the meteorite was taken to the Mexican presidio in Tucson - the blacksmith there used the Ring meteorite as an anvil - the widest part was used as a work surface Date: 03/31/2005 In 1850 one fragment of the meteorite was taken to the Mexican presidio in Tucson - the blacksmith there used the Ring meteorite as an anvil - the widest part was used as a work surface
The Smithsonian Institution Building The Smithsonian is the current home for almost all of the known Tucson meteorite material Date: 09/09/2009 The Smithsonian is the current home for almost all of the known Tucson meteorite material
Tucson Ring and Carleton The Mexican troops left Tucson in 1856 - in 1860 the Smithsonian acquired the Ring meteorite - in 1939 it acquired the Carlton meteorite - this reunited the two fragments at the museum Date: 01/21/2009 The Mexican troops left Tucson in 1856 - in 1860 the Smithsonian acquired the Ring meteorite - in 1939 it acquired the Carlton meteorite - this reunited the two fragments at the museum
1850 - Tucson - Micro We have this very small fragment which was one a part of the Tucson Ring! It has been classified as an iron meteorite that does not fit into any of the established chemical groups Date: 09/09/2009 We have this very small fragment which was one a part of the Tucson Ring! It has been classified as an iron meteorite that does not fit into any of the established chemical groups
1807 - Weston Woodcut Weston was the USA's first recognized meteorite! The meteorite landed at 6:30 on the morning of December 14, 1807, in Fairfield County, Connecticut Date: 03/31/2009 Weston was the USA's first recognized meteorite! The meteorite landed at 6:30 on the morning of December 14, 1807, in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Easton Connecticut To this day the stone is still called the "Weston meteorite" - but not a bit of it fell in Weston - it actually landed in a town called Easton! But a very important witness was Judge Nathan Wheeler of "Weston" Date: 03/31/2009 To this day the stone is still called the "Weston meteorite" - but not a bit of it fell in Weston - it actually landed in a town called Easton! But a very important witness was Judge Nathan Wheeler of "Weston"
1807 - Weston - .390 grams Here is our magnificent slice of the historical Weston - it is classified as an H4 Chondrite Date: 01/01/2000 Here is our magnificent slice of the historical Weston - it is classified as an H4 Chondrite
Willamette - Historic Photo The 15.5 ton Willamette Meteorite - which was discovered in the state of Oregon - is currently the largest meteorite ever found in the United States - and the sixth largest in the world! Date: 11/20/2009 The 15.5 ton Willamette Meteorite - which was discovered in the state of Oregon - is currently the largest meteorite ever found in the United States - and the sixth largest in the world!
Willamette - Historic Photo Settler Ellis Hughes found the stone in 1902 on land owned by the Oregon Iron and Steel Company - he then secretly moved it over a 90 day period 3/4 of a mile to his own homestead using a specially built horse-cart! Date: 11/20/2009 Settler Ellis Hughes found the stone in 1902 on land owned by the Oregon Iron and Steel Company - he then secretly moved it over a 90 day period 3/4 of a mile to his own homestead using a specially built horse-cart!
Willamette - Marker near the discovery site This marker stands near the discovery site - The Oregon Iron and Steel Company was eventually recognized as the legal owner - and it was later purchased by Mrs. William E. Dodge for $26,000 - she then donated it to the AMNH in NYC Date: 11/20/2009 This marker stands near the discovery site - The Oregon Iron and Steel Company was eventually recognized as the legal owner - and it was later purchased by Mrs. William E. Dodge for $26,000 - she then donated it to the AMNH in NYC
AMNH Collection Willamette Meteorite - Original Stone A modern day photo taken in 2009 of the meteorite on a visit by Russ Finney to the American Museum of Natural History in New York Date: 11/20/2009 A modern day photo taken in 2009 of the meteorite on a visit by Russ Finney to the American Museum of Natural History in New York
Willamette Meteorite - Fragments Our small fragment of this historic meteorite! - it has strong shale oxide characteristics Date: 11/20/2009 Our small fragments of this historic meteorite! - they have strong shale oxide characteristics
Willamette Meteorite - Fragment Another small fragment - it has been classified as an iron meteorite belonging to chemical group IIIAB Date: 11/20/2009 Another small fragment - it has been classified as an iron meteorite belonging to chemical group IIIAB
1812 - Battle of Borodino The Borodino meteorite fell the day before the Battle of Borodino near the village of Gorki - a sentry picked up the stone and gave it to A.I. Dietrichs - an officer of the 11th Pskov infantry regiment of 7th Infantry Division Date: 07/13/2009 The Borodino meteorite fell the day before the Battle of Borodino near the village of Gorki - a sentry picked up the stone and gave it to A.I. Dietrichs - an officer of the 11th Pskov infantry regiment of 7th Infantry Division
Borodino - Original Stone The meteorite was kept in the Dietrichs family until 1892 - 80 years after its fall - when it was submitted to the Russian Academy of Sciences by Dietrichs' descendants - photo from the Russian Laboratory of Meteoritics Date: 07/13/2009 The meteorite was kept in the Dietrichs family until 1892 - 80 years after its fall - when it was submitted to the Russian Academy of Sciences by Dietrichs' descendants - photo from the Russian Laboratory of Meteoritics
1812 - Borodino - Fragment We have this small sample of the meteorite which is classified as an H5 chondrite Date: 07/13/2009 We have this small sample of the meteorite which is classified as an H5 chondrite
1960 - Tyrone Balacko and Stan Walker Pictured with a some of the Bruderheim meteorites they recovered - Courtesy of Stan Walker Date: 05/02/2009 Pictured with a some of the Bruderheim meteorites they recovered - Courtesy of Stan Walker
Bruderheim Strewn Field Courtesy Baadsgaard et al. - The Bruderheim Meteorite, Journal of Geophysical Research (1961) Date: 05/02/2009 Bruderheim Strewn Field - BAADSGAARD et al. The Bruderheim Meteorite, Journal of Geophysical Research (1961)
Bruderheim Fragment Displayed at the Planétarium de Montréal - image courtesy Ville de Montréal Date: 05/02/2009 Planétarium de Montréal
Matt Krys holding a Bruderheim meteorite Courtesy of Dr. R.E. Folinsbee, University of Alberta Date: 05/02/2009
1960 - Bruderheim - .120 grams On March 4, 1960 over 303 kilograms fell near Bruderheim, Canada - the weather condition was -10º F and with 6 inches of snow Date: 05/02/2009 Bruderheim - .120 grams
Bruderheim - .120 grams Our nice little crusted sliver is classified as an L6 chondrite Date: 05/02/2009 Bruderheim - .120 grams
Bruderheim Meteorite - Original Stone From the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Calgary Date: 07/12/2009 From the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Calgary
1960 - Bruderheim - .100, .350, and .500 grams Three more nice fragments of this historical fall Date: 01/01/2000 Three more nice fragments of this historical fall
Bruderheim - .100, .350, and .500 grams The smallest fragment has a nice crust! Date: 01/01/2000 The smallest fragment has a nice crust!
Label from the Smithsonian Our .120 gram sample came from the Smithsonian collection through a trade with a well known meteorite hunter Date: 01/01/2000 Our .120 gram sample came from the Smithsonian collection through a trade with a well known meteorite hunter
1960 - Bruderheim - .120 grams A great little crusted fragment from the Canadian fall Date: 01/01/2000 A great little crusted fragment from the Canadian fall
Bruderheim - .120 grams Another look at the crusted piece obtained from the Smithsonian Date: 08/30/2009 Another look at the crusted piece obtained from the Smithsonian
Historic Map of Java, Indonesia The Djati-Pengilon meteorite was winessed falling on March 19, 1884 in East Java near Jawa Timur Date: 09/05/2009 The Djati-Pengilon meteorite was winessed falling on March 19, 1884 in East Java near Jawa Timur
Singosari Temple located in East Java About 166 kilograms of meterial was recoved of the Djati-Pengilon meteorite! Date: 09/05/2009 About 166 kilograms of meterial was recoved of the Djati-Pengilon meteorite!
1884 - Djati-Pengilon - 2.7 grams Our small slice has been classified as an H6 chondrite Date: 09/05/2009 Our small slice has been classified as an H6 chondrite
Hoba Meteorite This amazing iron meteorite is located outside of Grootfontein in Namibia - it has never been moved and it is estimated to weigh over 60 metric tons! - it is the largest known single intact meteorite Date: 11/03/2009 This amazing iron meteorite is located outside of Grootfontein in Namibia - it has never been moved and it is estimated to weigh over 60 metric tons! - it is the largest known single intact meteorite
Hoba - 1.26 grams The owner of the land is said to have discovered the massive stone while ploughing one of his fields with an ox - it was then described by scientist Jacobus Hermanus Brits in a report published in 1920 Date: 11/03/2009 The owner of the land is said to have discovered the massive stone while ploughing one of his fields with an ox - it was then described by scientist Jacobus Hermanus Brits in a report published in 1920
Hoba - 1.26 grams Our small specimen has been classified as an Iron, IVB - since it was from the outside of the stone it has strong oxide shale charactistics - Hoba is now a Namibia National Monument so no new samples are allowed to be removed Date: 11/03/2009 Our small specimen has been classified as an Iron, IVB - since it was from the outside of the stone it has strong oxide shale charactistics - Hoba is now a Namibia National Monument so no new samples are allowed to be removed
Kumamoto Castle A major landmark on Kyushu Island in Japan - the Kyushu meteorite was witnessed falling near here 1886 and is considered a special treasure by the Japanese - Allan Lang returned a big piece of the meteorite to Japan from the AMNH Date: 09/07/2009 A major landmark on Kyushu Island in Japan - the Kyushu meteorite was witnessed falling near here 1886 and is considered a special treasure by the Japanese - Allan Lang returned a big piece of the meteorite to Japan from the AMNH
Kyushu Specimen Label Our "lab specimen in bottle" was once a part of Martin G. Horejsi's collection Date: 09/07/2009 Our "lab specimen in bottle" was once a part of Martin G. Horejsi's collection
1886 - Kyushu - .020 grams This meteorite material is very hard to obtain! Our small vial of laboratory cutting dust has been classified as an L6 chondrite Date: 09/07/2009 This meteorite material is very hard to obtain! Our small vial of laboratory cutting dust has been classified as an L6 chondrite
Ehime Prefectural Science Museum in Japan The main mass of the Kyushu meteorite is kept at this incredible and futuristic Japanese museum Date: 08/26/2010 The main mass of the Kyushu meteorite is kept at this incredible and futuristic Japanese museum
Sakura-jima volcano in Japan This is not a meteorite impact -- it is a photo of an eruption column rising above Sakura-jima volcano on September 9, 1985 - this famous volcano near the site of the Kyushu meteorite fall is still very active Date: 08/26/2010 This is not a meteorite impact -- it is a photo of an eruption column rising above Sakura-jima volcano on September 9, 1985 - this famous volcano near the site of the Kyushu meteorite fall is still very active
1886 - Kyushu - 1.64 grams Our largest specimen of this special meteorite Date: 08/26/2010 Our largest specimen of this special meteorite
Antofagasta, Chile in the 1800s Beginning in 1875 a series of large iron meteorites were found in Chile: Coya Norte, Filomena, Puripica, Quillagua, Rio Loa, San Martin, Tocopilia, and Union - these were all found to be the same and are now called "North Chile" Date: 09/09/2009 Beginning in 1875 a series of large iron meteorites were found in Chile: Coya Norte, Filomena, Puripica, Quillagua, Rio Loa, San Martin, Tocopilia, and Union - these were all found to be the same and are now called "North Chile"
1875 - North Chile - 1.42 grams Our small sample was cut by Russ Kempton (NEMS) and it has been classified as an iron meteorite belonging to chemical group IIAB Date: 09/09/2009 Our small sample was cut by Russ Kempton (NEMS) and it has been classified as an iron meteorite belonging to chemical group IIAB
North Chile - 1.42 grams All of the North Chile material found now totals about 300 kilograms Date: 09/09/2009 All of the North Chile material found now totals about 300 kilograms
1986 - "The Wedding Stone" - Oued el Hadjar Nomads heard a loud whistle and saw a 1,215.5 gram stone fall close to their tent - the stone was broken into many pieces 15 days later during a wedding ceremony in March of 1986 - courtesy caillou-noir.com Date: 04/29/2009 Nomads heard a loud whistle and saw a 1,215.5 gram stone fall close to their tent - the stone was broken into many pieces 15 days later during a wedding ceremony in March of 1986 - courtesy caillou-noir.com
1986 - Oued el Hadjar - 4.8 grams When nothing was found inside the stone the pieces were left scattered - Michel Franco later heard the story and travelled to the place and recovered the stones! Date: 01/01/2000 Oued el Hadjar - 4.8 grams
Oued el Hadjar - 4.8 grams We are happy to have a wedding stone in our collection - it is classified as an LL6 chondrite Date: 01/01/2000 Oued el Hadjar - 4.8 grams
Harry St. John Philby The Wabar meteorite craters were discovered in the desert of Al-Rub Al-Khali, Saudi Arabia by Harry St. John Philby in 1933 - he sent samples of the original meteorite to the British Museum for analysis Date: 09/01/2009 The Wabar meteorite craters were discovered in the desert of Al-Rub Al-Khali, Saudi Arabia by Harry St. John Philby in 1933 - he sent samples of the original meteorite to the British Museum for analysis
1933 - Wabar - 1.29 grams National Geographic's Thomas J. Abercrombie visited the site again and he wrote an article entitled "Beyond the Sands of Mecca" in the January 1966 issue - he found a stone weighing almost two and a half tons Date: 09/01/2009 National Geographic's Thomas J. Abercrombie visited the site again and he wrote an article entitled "Beyond the Sands of Mecca" in the January 1966 issue - he found a stone weighing almost two and a half tons
Wabar - 1.29 grams Our small slice is from the British Museum collection and it has been classified as an iron meteorite belonging to chemical group IIIAB Date: 09/01/2009 Our small slice is from the British Museum collection and it has been classified as an iron meteorite belonging to chemical group IIIAB
More to come! We still have over 70 additional rare and historical meteorites to photograph, research, and post - please visit again soon to see our progress... Date: 02/23/2012 We still have over 70 additional rare and historical meteorites to photograph, research, and post - please visit again soon to see our progress...
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