Stannern (meteorite)

Stannern
Small fragment
TypeAchondrite
ClassAsteroidal achondrite
ClanHED meteorite
GroupEucrite-mmict
Parent bodyPossibly 4 Vesta
CountryCzech Republic
RegionMoravia
Coordinates49°17′N 15°34′E / 49.283°N 15.567°E / 49.283; 15.567
Observed fallYes
Fall date1808-05-22
TKW52 kilograms (115 lb)
Strewn fieldYes
One of the Stannern meteorites, oriented individual

Stannern meteorite fell on May 22, 1808 into the Moravian village Stonařov (in German Stannern), in today's Czech Republic.

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