Strathmore meteorite explained

Strathmore
Country:Scotland
Region:Perth and Kinross
Lat Long:56.5833°N -18°W
Observed Fall:Yes
Tkw:13.4kg (29.5lb)

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.[1] [2] The meteorite is estimated to be 4.5 billion years old.

The South Corston fragment of the meteorite is in the care of Perth Museum and Art Gallery.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/stories/natural-sciences/strathmore-meteorite/ Strathmore Meteorite
  2. https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php?code=23729 Strathmore
  3. News: Lowson . Alison . 16 October 2015 . 4.5 billion-year-old Strathmore metorite is Perth Museum's oldest exhibit . Daily Record . 29 January 2017 .