Norton County meteorite, Meteorite site in Norton County, Kansas, US.
The Norton County meteorite comprises over 1,100 kilograms of material dispersed across the Kansas and Nebraska border during its fall in 1948.
The University of New Mexico research team conducted expeditions to recover the meteorite fragments in April 1948, following reports of a bright fireball.
The Norton County meteorite remains a central exhibit at the University of New Mexico, contributing to scientific education and research programs.
Scientists can examine the meteorite specimens at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where the main mass weighs 1,070 kilograms.
This rare aubrite meteorite contains minerals not found on Earth and emits light under ultraviolet illumination due to its minimal iron content.
Location: Norton County
GPS coordinates: 39.68330,-99.86670
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:25
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