Sołtmany (meteorite)
Appearance
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Type | Chondrite |
Class | Ordinary chondrite |
Group | L6 |
Country | Poland |
Region | Warmińsko - Mazurskie |
Coordinates | 54°00′N 22°00′E / 54.000°N 22.000°E |
Observed fall | Yes |
Fall date | April 30, 2011 |
TKW | 1066 g |
Sołtmany is an L6 ordinary chondrite meteorite which fell on 30 April 2011 in Sołtmany village, Poland. The fall occurred at around 6:00 am. A single meteorite penetrated the edge of a roof and shattered on concrete floor into several pieces. It was immediately found by the owners of the farm, alarmed by the loud noise.