Assisi (meteorite)
| Assisi | |
|---|---|
| Type | H5 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Coordinates | 43°2′N 12°33′E / 43.033°N 12.550°ECoordinates: 43°2′N 12°33′E / 43.033°N 12.550°E[1] |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | 24/05/1886, 7am |
| TKW | 2 kg |
Assisi is an H chondrite meteorite that fell to earth at 7am on May 24, 1886 in Umbria, Italy.
Only one single 2 kilograms (4.4 lb) stone was found.
Classification
It is an ordinary chondrite and belongs to the petrologic type 5, thus was assigned to the group H5.[1]
See also
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