Meet: McDono Meteorite
Georgia University has received 23 out of 50 grams found indoors. Using optical and electronic microscopes to analyze debris, Harris came to the conclusion that the meteorite refers to conventional chondrites with low metal content (type L).
This classification means a meteorite that can be formed 4.56 billion years ago in the presence of oxygen – even before giving birth to the Earth.
This is a group of asteroids from the main belt between Mars and Jupiter, which we believe that, formed in the process of destroying a large asteroid about 470 million years ago, Harris Harris explained. Some debris fell into orbit intersects with the earth, and at some point their trajectory coincides with our planet.
The French Commission of the meteorite Association has applied for the transfer of the official name of the official name – McDono.
What next
This is the 27th meteorite found in Georgia in history, and sixth, the collapse is observed by witnesses.
Previously, this happened after a few decades, and not many times for 20 years. Modern technologies and a thoughtful audience help find more and more meteorites and geologists.
In the near future, he planned to publish an article with details of the composition of meteorites, its speed and motivation. These studies are important to understand the potential threats of larger and dangerous asteroids.
Someday, and we don't know when, a collision with catastrophic consequences. If we can prevent this, we must be prepared, Mr. Harris Harris concluded.
Meteors will stay at Georgia University for further research. Other debris will be displayed at the Tellus Museum in Cartersville.
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