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Meteorite found in Canada From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Annaheim is an iron meteorite[1] recovered in 1916 in Canada.
Annaheim | |
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Type | Iron |
Structural classification | Medium octahedrite |
Group | IAB-sLL[1] |
Country | Canada |
Region | Saskatchewan, Canada |
Coordinates | 52°24′00″N 104°51′00″W |
Observed fall | Yes |
Fall date | January 21, 1914 (?) |
Found date | July 30, 1916 |
TKW | 13.4 kilograms (30 lb)[1] |
The meteorite was discovered by a farmer named William Huiras in his field while moving hay.[2][3] It was linked to a fireball reported in the area in 1914.[4]
It is a medium octahedrite, IAB-sLL.
Measuring 30 centimetres (12 in) by 15 centimetres (5.9 in), it is now held by the Canadian Meteorite Collection, in Ottawa. The crescent-shaped fragment is covered in dimples as is typical with other iron meteorites.[4]
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