Annaheim meteorite
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Annaheim | |
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Type | Iron |
Structural classification | Medium octahedrite |
Group | IAB-sLL[1] |
Country | Canada |
Region | Saskatchewan, Canada |
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Observed fall | Yes |
Fall date | January 21, 1914 (?) |
Found date | July 30, 1916 |
TKW | 13.4 kilograms (30 lb)[1] |
Annaheim is an iron meteorite[1] recovered in 1916 in Canada.
History
The meteorite was discovered by a farmer, William Huiras, in his field.[2][3] It was linked to a fireball reported in the area in 1914.
Classification
It is a medium octahedrite, IAB-sLL.
Fragment
Measuring 30 centimetres (12 in) by 15 centimetres (5.9 in), it is now held by the Canadian Meteorite Collection, in Ottawa.
See also
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