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1947 Sikhote -Alin Iron Meteorite
- Item Number
- 112
- Estimated Value
- Priceless
- Sold
- 101 USD to drfootjoy
- Number of Bids
- 37 - Bid History
Item Description
An iron meteorite fell on the Sikhote-Alin Mountains, in southeastern Russia, in 1947. Though large iron meteorite falls had been witnessed previously and fragments recovered, never before in recorded history had a fall of this magnitude been observed. At around 10:30 on 12 February 1947, eyewitnesses in the Sikhote-Alin Mountains, Primorye, Soviet Union, observed a large bolide brighter than the sun that came out of the north and descended at an angle of about 41 degrees. The bright flash and the deafening sound of the fall were observed for 300 kilometres (190 mi) around the point of impact not far from Luchegorsk and approximately 440 km (270 mi) northeast of Vladivostok. A smoke trail, estimated at 32 km (20 mi) long, remained in the sky for several hours.
Now you can own a piece of this unique history--- a great conversation starter!! Bid now on this auction item. Please take note--capsule encasing meteorite has approximate diameter of the size of a nickel.
Item Special Note
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