Ornans, Meteorite landing site near Ornans, France
The Ornans meteorite consists of two equal parts that fit together perfectly, showing its original form at the time of impact in 1868.
On July 11, 1868, at 7:15 PM, four cannon-like detonations followed by smaller explosions announced the arrival of this celestial object.
The meteorite plays a central role in scientific classification as it defines the CO group of carbonaceous chondrites in meteorite studies.
The main fragments of the Ornans meteorite are displayed at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris and the British Museum in London.
Two workers, Roussel and Coulet, witnessed the meteorite creating a crater 28 centimeters deep and 21 centimeters wide at La Raie de Coutaule.
GPS coordinates: 47.11667,6.15000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:54
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