Canyon Diablo Meteorite; MET16
Name/Title
Canyon Diablo Meteorite
Canyon Diablo Meteorite
About this object
At 485kg, this fragment is the largest piece of the Canyon Diablo Meteorite held outside of the U.S. The meteorite is thought to have crashed into the Arizona Desert about 49,000 years ago. Canterbury Museum acquired this specimen in 1897, probably in exchange for moa bones.
At 485kg, this fragment is the largest piece of the Canyon Diablo Meteorite held outside of the U.S. The meteorite is thought to have crashed into the Arizona Desert about 49,000 years ago. Canterbury Museum acquired this specimen in 1897, probably in exchange for moa bones.
Measurements
485kg (W)
485kg (W)
Credit Line
Canyon Diablo Meteorite, Canterbury Museum, MET16, New Zealand
Canyon Diablo Meteorite, Canterbury Museum, MET16, New Zealand
Object number
MET16
MET16
Tags
eHive copyright disclaimer
It is the responsibility of the eHive Account Holder to gain copyright clearance for any images or content published on eHive. If you are concerned about the copyright status for any content in eHive or would like more information on using or ordering copies of content, please contact the Account Holder of that content. If you would like more information on our copyright policy, click here.
© 2013
Vernon Systems Ltd