Strathmore meteorite
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.[2][1] The meteorite is estimated to be 4.5 billion years old.[3]
| Strathmore | |
|---|---|
 South Corston fragment of the meteorite | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Perth and Kinross |
| Coordinates | 56°35′N 3°15′W[1] |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | March 1917, 12 |
| TKW | 13.4 kilograms (30 lb) |
The South Corston fragment of the meteorite is in the care of Perth Museum and Art Gallery.[3]
See also
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References
- Strathmore – The Meteoritical Society
- Strathmore Meteorite – National Museums Scotland
- 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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