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Omolon (meteorite)

Coordinates: 64°1′12″N 161°48′30″E / 64.02000°N 161.80833°E / 64.02000; 161.80833
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Omolon
TypeStony-iron
ClassPallasite
Compositionmetal matrix: 89% Fe, 10.6% Ni;
olivine Fa12.2
CountryRussia
RegionMagadan
Coordinates64°1′12″N 161°48′30″E / 64.02000°N 161.80833°E / 64.02000; 161.80833[1]
Observed fallYes
Fall dateMay 16, 1981, 5:10
TKW250 kg

Omolon is a meteorite fallen in 1981 in the Omolon River basin, Magadan (Russia). It is a pallasite.

History

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On May 16, 1981 at 5:10 there was a report from a meteorological station of a bright fireball. A mass of 250 kilograms (550 lb) was found in 1983 by I. Tynavie, who had observed the fall on May 16, 1981. The meteorite was recovered in June 1990.

Specimens

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Main mass: North-East Complex Research Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences Far-East Division, Ul. Portovaya 16, Magadan 685000, Russia.

See also

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