Oldenburg meteorite
| Oldenburg meteorite | |
|---|---|
|
The larger of the two stones. | |
| Type | Chondrite |
| Class | Ordinary chondrite |
| Group | L6 |
| Composition | FeNi metal: 10-50% Ni, 0.25-0.7% Co[1] |
| Coordinates | 52°57′N 8°10′E / 52.950°N 8.167°ECoordinates: 52°57′N 8°10′E / 52.950°N 8.167°E[2] |
| Observed fall | Yes[2] |
| Fall date | 1930-09-10[3] 14:15[1] |
| TKW | 16.57 kilograms (36.5 lb)[3] |
The Oldenburg meteorite fell near Oldenburg, Niedersachsen, Germany on 10 September 1930,[3] one stone falling in Bissel, the other in Beverbruch.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Oldenburg". Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- 1 2 "Oldenburg (1930)". Meteoritical Bulletin Database. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Oldenburg meteorite". Astronomy News. Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ↑ "OLDENBURG METEORITE: 10 SEPTEMBER 1930 FALL". Retrieved 28 December 2012.
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