Mineo (meteorite)
Meteorite found in Italy
37°17′N 14°42′E / 37.283°N 14.700°E / 37.283; 14.700[1]Mineo was one of the only four witnessed fall pallasite meteorites in the world, and the only one from Italy.
History
On 3 May 1826 a bright meteor was observed over Sicily. Near the small town of Mineo (CT) was seen the fall of an object, followed by a loud sound. From the small crater was recovered a metallic mass.
Specimens
Only 42g from this fall are still preserved in collections.
Notes
- ^ Meteoritical Bulletin Database: Mineo
See also
- Glossary of meteoritics
- Meteorite
External links
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