Old Woman meteorite

Started by lintonius, 05/24/2008 09:45PM
Posted 05/24/2008 09:45PM | Edited 05/24/2008 09:47PM Opening Post
You may be familiar with this famous meteorite.
It's story is told in Rocks from Space, and probably other books.
Except for the 900 lb slice removed by the Smithsonian, this huge specimen
is on display at the BLM's (Mojave) Desert Discovery Center in Barstow, CA.
I frequently drive through Barstow, on the way to and from Utah,
and I thought I was finally going to get to stop and see it last week. grin
Unfortunately, the center is closed on Mondays, so I'll have to keep trying. :S
Linton

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Posted 05/24/2008 09:54PM #1
A photo and info on the Old Woman meteorite...
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow/meteorite.html
I want it! 8)
Linton
Posted 07/07/2008 12:09AM #2
Well, I finally got in to see it, on the way to the GCSP.
Worth the wait, to say the least! grin
Linton


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