Karoonda meteorite
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| Karoonda meteorite | |
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| Karoonda meteorite commemorative column | |
| Type | Chondrite |
| Group | CK |
| Country | South Australia |
| Region | Karoonda |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | 1930-11-25 |
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The Karoonda meteorite fell to earth on 25 November 1930 at 10:53 pm near the South Australian town of Karoonda.[1]
The CK chondrites were named for this meteorite.
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ "Karoonda Meteorite". District Council of Karoonda East Murray. 11 January 2005. Retrieved 2007-01-15.
External links [edit]
- Karoonda meteorite fragments in the R.A. Langheinrich meteorite collection
- An article from the American Museum of Natural History on the meteorite
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