Omolon (meteorite)
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| Omolon | |
|---|---|
| Type | Stony-iron |
| Class | Pallasite |
| Composition | metal matrix: 89% Fe, 10.6% Ni; olivine Fa12.2 |
| Country | Russia |
| Region | Magadan |
| Coordinates | 64°1′12″N 161°48′30″E / 64.02000°N 161.80833°E[1] |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | May 16, 1981, 5:10 |
| TKW | 250 kg |
Omolon is a meteorite fallen in 1981 in the Omolon River basin, Magadan (Russia). It is a pallasite.
History[edit]
On May 16, 1981 at 5:10 there was a report from a meteorological station of a bright fireball. A mass of 250 kilograms (550 lb) was found in 1983 by I. Tynavie, who had observed the fall on May 16, 1981. The meteorite was recovered in June 1990.
Specimens[edit]
Main mass: North-East Complex Research Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences Far-East Division, Ul. Portovaya 16, Magadan 685000, Russia.
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