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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
CountryScotland
RegionPerth and Kinross
Coordinates56°35′N 3°15′W / 56.583°N 3.250°W / 56.583; -3.250[1]
Observed fallYes
Fall date3 December 1917 (106 years ago) (1917-12-03)
TKW13.4 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]

See also

References

  • ^ Strathmore MeteoriteNational Museums Scotland
  • ^ a b 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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