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Aarhus (meteorite)
Meteorite found in Denmark / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aarhus is an H chondrite meteorite that fell to earth on 2 October 1951 at 18:15 in Aarhus, Denmark. The meteor split just before the otherwise undramatic impact and two pieces were recovered. They are known as Aarhus I (at 300g) and Aarhus II (at 420g). Aarhus I was found in the small woodland of Riis Skov, just a few minutes after impact.[2][3]
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Aarhus | |
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![]() Memorial stone for the 300 g part found in Riis Skov. The contours of this piece is depicted. | |
Type | Chondrite |
Class | Ordinary chondrite |
Group | H6 |
Country | Denmark |
Region | Region Midtjylland |
Coordinates | 56°11′N 10°14′E[1] |
Observed fall | Yes |
Fall date | 2 October 1951 |
Found date | 2 October 1951 |
TKW | 720g (300g and 420g) |
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