Knyahinyai meteorite, Chondrite meteorite in Knyahinya, Ukraine.
The Knyahinyai meteorite contains distinct spherical particles called chondrules embedded within its rocky composition, weighing approximately 500 kilograms in total mass.
Scientists discovered this substantial meteorite on June 9, 1866, scattered across farmland near the village of Knyahinya, marking a significant advancement in meteoritics research.
The meteorite fall generated numerous local stories and became a central element in Ukrainian scientific education, particularly in astronomy and planetary studies.
Researchers and visitors can examine fragments of the Knyahinyai meteorite in natural history museums, where it is cataloged under ID 12335 in the Meteoritical Bulletin Database.
The meteorite's metal alloy components and silicate mineral composition provide essential data about the formation processes of our early solar system.
GPS coordinates: 48.97624,22.47905
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:19
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