Allegan (meteorite)
| Allegan | |
|---|---|
| Type | Chondrite |
| Class | Ordinary chondrite |
| Group | H5 |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°32′N 85°53′W / 42.533°N 85.883°W[1] |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | July 10, 1899 |
| TKW | 32 kg |
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Allegan is an H chondrite meteorite that fell to earth on July 10, 1899 in Michigan, United States.[2] It belongs to the petrologic type 5. As of 1964, it was one of only seven known meteorites to land in Michigan.[3] Allegan weighed around fifty pounds after its landing.[4]
Classification
It is classified as H5-ordinary chondrite.[1]
References
See also
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