Chambord meteorite, Iron meteorite in Chambord, Quebec, Canada
The Chambord meteorite is an iron mass that fell from space and landed near the village of Chambord in Quebec. This specimen is now housed in the Canadian Meteorite Collection in Ottawa, where researchers study it to learn about the history of our solar system.
A farmer discovered this meteorite in 1904 near Chambord and reported the find to local authorities. The specimen then moved to federal geological researchers who added it to their scientific collection for study.
The meteorite contributes to scientific understanding of planetary formation through its classification as a medium octahedrite within the IIIAB group.
The meteorite can be viewed at the collection in Ottawa where it is preserved under controlled conditions. Visitors should check ahead about access requirements for seeing the research collection.
The specimen was examined by authorities immediately after discovery before entering the federal collection. This careful documentation of the discovery and early study makes it a valuable record of how meteorite research was conducted in that era.
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