Eagle Station meteorite

The Eagle Station meteorite is a pallasite found near Eagle Station in Carroll County, Kentucky, composed of olivine crystals embedded within an iron-nickel matrix. The specimen displays the distinctive crystalline structure that forms when metallic and silicate materials cool together over millions of years.

The meteorite was discovered in 1880 near Eagle Station and scientifically described by George F. Kunz in 1887. This find became one of the first documented examples of its kind in the United States.

This meteorite serves as the reference specimen for the Eagle Station group, establishing classification standards for similar meteoritic materials.

The specimen is housed in a collection and can be studied through scientific databases to examine its structure and composition in detail. Visitors can learn about its properties through online resources and educational materials.

The specimen serves as the reference standard for the entire Eagle Station group, used worldwide to classify similar meteorites. Its particular chemical makeup with elevated concentrations of certain elements established it as the defining example for this meteorite category.

Location: Kentucky

GPS coordinates: 38.61670,-84.96670

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22