Mineo (meteorite)
| Mineo | |
|---|---|
Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | 3 May 1826 |
| TKW | 42 g |
Mineo was one of the only four witnessed fall pallasite meteorites in the world, and the only one from Italy.
History
On 3 May 1826 a bright
meteor
was observed over Sicily. Near the small town of Mineo (CT) was seen the fall of an object, followed by a loud sound. From the small crater was recovered a metallic mass.
Specimens
Only 42g from this fall are still preserved in collections.
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