Benthullen Meteorite, L chondrite meteorite in State Museum Nature and Human Oldenburg, Germany
The Benthullen Meteorite measures 26 by 19 by 13 centimeters and weighs 17.25 kilograms, containing finely distributed iron throughout its structure.
Wolfgang Hartung, director of the State Museum, identified this meteorite between 1944 and 1948 after a local resident discovered it while cutting peat.
The meteorite represents the second-largest stone meteorite discovery in Germany, enriching the scientific heritage of the Oldenburg region.
Visitors can examine this 4.56-billion-year-old meteorite specimen at the State Museum Nature and Human in Oldenburg during regular opening hours.
The meteorite remained unweathered due to its location at the bottom of a raised bog, which prevented oxidation of its iron content.
Location: Oldenburg
GPS coordinates: 53.05000,8.10000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 14:05
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