Norton County (meteorite)
| Norton County | |
|---|---|
| Type | Achondrite |
| Class | Asteroidal achondrite |
| Group | Aubrite |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39°41′N 99°52′W / 39.683°N 99.867°WCoordinates: 39°41′N 99°52′W / 39.683°N 99.867°W[1] |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | February 18, 1948 |
| TKW | 1100 kg |
Norton County is an Aubrite meteorite that fell in 1948 in Kansas, United States.
History
After a brilliant fireball and a loud noise, a very large shower of meteorites fell over a large area of Norton County (Kansas) and Furnas County (Nebraska).
Composition and classification
Norton County is a Ca-poor aubrite fragmental breccia.
Specimens
The main mass (about 1,070 kilograms (2,360 lb)) is the center piece of the meteorite display at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque.
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