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 | |
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Country | Scotland |
Region | Perth and Kinross |
Coordinates | 56°35′N 3°15′W / 56.583°N 3.250°W / 56.583; -3.250[1] |
Observed fall | Yes |
Fall date | 3 December 1917 (106 years ago) (1917-12-03) |
TKW | 13.4 kilograms (30 lb) |
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The South Corston fragment of the meteorite is in the care of Perth Museum and Art Gallery.[3]
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