Strathmore meteorite
| Strathmore | |
|---|---|
 South Corston fragment of the meteorite | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Perth and Kinross |
| Coordinates | 56°35′N 3°15′W / 56.583°N 3.250°W |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | 3 December 1917 |
| TKW | 13.4 kilograms (30 lb) |
 Related media on Wikimedia Commons | |
The Strathmore meteorite landed in the Strathmore area of Perthshire on 3 December 1917. It was reported to have been in four fragments, subsequently named Essendy, Carsie, Keithick and South Corston. The meteorite is estimated to be 4.5 billion years old.
The South Corston fragment of the meteorite is in the care of Perth Museum and Art Gallery.
See also
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References
- 1 2 Strathmore – The Meteoritical Society
- ↑ Strathmore Meteorite – National Museums Scotland
- 1 2 Lowson, Alison (16 October 2015). "4.5 billion-year-old Strathmore metorite is Perth Museum's oldest exhibit". Daily Record. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
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