Loreto (meteorite)
| Loreto | ||
|---|---|---|
Observed fall No | | |
| Found date | 1896 | |
| TKW | 95 kilograms (209 lb) | |
The Loreto is a meteorite that was found in Baja California Sur, Mexico. It was found in 1896 and weighed approximately 95 kilograms (209 lb).[1]
It was donated, by
United States National Museum. Today, it resides in the collection of the National Museum of Natural History.[1]
A small amount of the meteorite was distributed to other organizations, leaving NMNH with 90 kilograms (200 lb).[1]
References
- ^ Smithsonian Institution Archives. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
See also
26°00′46″N 111°20′36″W / 26.01278°N 111.34333°W
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