7 Sikhote Alin Iron meteorite - 17.28 g
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The iron meteorite "7 Sikhote Alin" from Primorye Territory, Russia, weighing 17.28 g.
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Description from the seller
The Sikhote-Alin meteorite is an iron meteorite that fell in 1947 in the Sikhote-Alin mountain range in eastern Siberia. This fall is unique in the history of meteorites, given the 70 tons that would have survived its fiery passage through the Earth’s atmosphere.
History
On February 12, 1947, around 10:30 a.m., witnesses from the Sikhote-Alin mountain range in the USSR observed a body brighter than the Sun coming from the north and descending at an angle of 41°. Entering the atmosphere at a speed of 14 km/s, the meteorite began to disintegrate. At a height of 5.6 km, the largest mass appeared to explode violently. The bright flash and the thunderous shock of the fall were observable within a radius of 300 km around the impact point. A smoke trail, estimated at 32 km in length, remained in the sky for several hours.
Seller's Story
As a collector and meteorite enthusiast and member of the IMCA.
(International Association of Meteorite Collectors),
I guarantee the authenticity of all my meteorites, selected with care, to offer you the best service.
IMCA # 6758
DC meteorites
Translated by Google TranslateThe Sikhote-Alin meteorite is an iron meteorite that fell in 1947 in the Sikhote-Alin mountain range in eastern Siberia. This fall is unique in the history of meteorites, given the 70 tons that would have survived its fiery passage through the Earth’s atmosphere.
History
On February 12, 1947, around 10:30 a.m., witnesses from the Sikhote-Alin mountain range in the USSR observed a body brighter than the Sun coming from the north and descending at an angle of 41°. Entering the atmosphere at a speed of 14 km/s, the meteorite began to disintegrate. At a height of 5.6 km, the largest mass appeared to explode violently. The bright flash and the thunderous shock of the fall were observable within a radius of 300 km around the impact point. A smoke trail, estimated at 32 km in length, remained in the sky for several hours.
Seller's Story
As a collector and meteorite enthusiast and member of the IMCA.
(International Association of Meteorite Collectors),
I guarantee the authenticity of all my meteorites, selected with care, to offer you the best service.
IMCA # 6758
DC meteorites
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Name of meteorite
7 Sikhote Alin
Type of meteorite
Iron meteorite
Weight
17.28 g
Origin (region/city)
Primorye territory
Country of origin
Russia
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