Loreto, Iron meteorite in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
The Loreto meteorite weighs 95 kilograms and displays characteristics typical of iron meteorites found in Mexican territory.
The meteorite, discovered in 1896, was donated to the United States National Museum by collector Stuart H. Perry for scientific research.
The specimen contributes to meteorite studies at the National Museum of Natural History, where researchers examine its composition and origins.
The meteorite's coordinates at 26°00′46″N latitude and 111°20′36″W longitude help researchers track meteorite distribution patterns in North America.
Approximately 90 kilograms of the original meteorite remain at the National Museum of Natural History, while small portions were shared with other institutions.
Location: Baja California Sur
GPS coordinates: 26.01278,-111.34333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:06
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