Penouille meteorite, Iron meteorite in Gaspe-Est, Canada
The Penouille meteorite is a small ellipsoidal iron object discovered on the peninsula of Penouille near the shore of Baie de Gaspe in Quebec. This 72-gram specimen displays the metallic structure typical of meteorites that have traveled through space to Earth.
The specimen was discovered in summer 1984 by Christian Couture, an eight-year-old boy from Repentigny, who found it on a beach south of Penouille. This find revealed a cosmic object that had traveled through space for millions of years before arriving in this region.
The meteorite has become part of Montreal's scientific heritage and serves as a research subject for understanding the composition of celestial bodies.
The main mass of this meteorite is currently preserved at the Planetarium de Montreal, where researchers examine its composition and characteristics. Visitors can learn about the analysis and classification of such cosmic objects during their visit.
The object contains 9.4 percent nickel along with traces of germanium, gallium, iridium, gold, and cobalt in its metallic structure. This rare composition makes it valuable research material for understanding the origins of asteroids.
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