Mineo (meteorite)
{{Short description|Meteorite found in Italy}}
{{Infobox meteorite
|Name= Mineo
|Image=
|Image_caption=
|Type= Stony-iron
|Class= Pallasite
|Group= Main Group Pallasite
|Structural_classification=
|Composition=
|Shock=
|Weathering=
|Country= Italy
|Region= Sicily
|Lat_Long= {{coord|37|17|N|14|42|E|display=inline,title}}{{metbull|16696|Mineo}}
|Observed_fall= Yes
|Fall_date= 3 May 1826
|Found_date=
|TKW= 42 g
|Image2=
|Image2_caption=
}}
Mineo was one of the only four witnessed fall pallasite meteorites in the world, and the only one from Italy.
History
On 3 May 1826 a bright meteor was observed over Sicily. Near the small town of Mineo (CT) was seen the fall of an object, followed by a loud sound. From the small crater was recovered a metallic mass.
Specimens
Only 42g from this fall are still preserved in collections.
Notes
{{Reflist}}
See also
External links
- [http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/metbull.php Meteoritical Bulletin Database]
{{Meteorites}}
{{Meteorites by name}}
Category:Meteorites found in Italy
{{Meteorite-stub}}