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Edmonton (Kentucky) meteorite

Edmonton (Kentucky) is an iron meteorite, officially classified as Iron, IAB-sLM, that was found in the United States in 1942. A total of 10.2 kg was recovered.

Illustration of an iron meteorite
Illustration of an iron meteorite. No photograph of Edmonton (Kentucky) has been published yet.

Where it was found

Key facts

Name
Edmonton (Kentucky)
Classification
Iron, IAB-sLM
Type
Iron
Group
IAB-SLM
Fall or find
Find
Year
1942
Mass recovered
10.2 kg
Country
United States
Coordinates
37.0333° N, 85.6333° W

What is an iron?

Mostly nickel-iron metal from the core of a shattered planetesimal. More about IAB irons.

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