Ornans (meteorite)

Meteorite found in France
47°7′N 6°9′E / 47.117°N 6.150°E / 47.117; 6.150Observed fallYesFall date1868TKW6 kilograms (13 lb)
a photo of the Ornans meteorite

The Ornans meteorite is a carbonaceous chondrite and the type specimen of the CO group (Carbonaceous Ornans group). Its fall was observed in France in 1868.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Ornans". Meteoritical Society. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
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