Coordinates: 37°17′N 14°42′E / 37.283°N 14.700°E / 37.283; 14.700

Mineo (meteorite)

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Mineo
TypeStony-iron
ClassPallasite
GroupMain Group Pallasite
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
Coordinates37°17′N 14°42′E / 37.283°N 14.700°E / 37.283; 14.700[1]
Observed fallYes
Fall date3 May 1826
TKW42 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.

Notes

See also