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by jaan
Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: Almahata Sitta 15 (2009 March 28)
Replies: 33
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Re: Almahata Sitta 15 (APOD 2009 March 28)

It would seem to me that even a 1-1/2" size volcanic meteorite fragment would have quite an impact and not just lay flat on a surface. Try dropping anything of that size from even a 6 story building and it will leave some mark of impact. The photograph feels like the metiorite was found elsewhe...
by jaan
Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: Almahata Sitta 15 (2009 March 28)
Replies: 33
Views: 6245

Almahata Sitta 15 - Impact crater?

How could the meteorite fragment be resting perfectly level on the surface? Even fragments should leave an impact crater or a trail of motion. Was this fragment placed on the surface to show color contrast only? Where was it actually found? It would seem to me that even a 1-1/2" size volcanic m...
by jaan
Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:01 pm
Forum: The Bridge: Discuss an Astronomy Picture of the Day
Topic: APOD: Almahata Sitta 15 (2009 March 28)
Replies: 33
Views: 6245

Re: Almahata Sitta 15 (APOD 2009 March 28)

The meteorite fragment in the image of March 28 APOD is at rest, perfectly level with the terrain. How could this be? Should there not be impact evidence, even of the fragments? Was it placed there to simply give a contrast to the rest of the surface as to color? How was it really found? Was it dug ...