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Annaheim meteorite

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Type
  
Group
  
IAB-sLL

Region
  
Structural classification
  
Medium octahedrite

Country
  
Observed fall
  
Yes

Annaheim is an iron meteorite recovered in 1916 in Canada.

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History

The meteorite was discovered by a farmer, William Huiras, in his field. It was linked to a fireball reported in the area in 1914.

Classification

It is a medium octahedrite, IAB-sLL.

Fragment

Measuring 30 centimetres (12 in) by 15 centimetres (5.9 in), it is now held by the Canadian Meteorite Collection, in Ottawa.

References

Annaheim meteorite Wikipedia


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