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Strathmore meteorite

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South Corston fragment of the Strathmore meteorite
South Corston fragment of the Strathmore meteorite

The Strathmore meteorite landed in the Strathmore area of Perthshire on 3 December 1917. It was reported to have been in four fragments, subsequently named Essendy, Carsie, Keithick and South Corston. The meteorite is estimated to be 4.5 billion years old. The South Corston fragment of the meteorite is in the care of Perth Museum and Art Gallery.

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South Corston fragment of the Strathmore meteorite
South Corston fragment of the Strathmore meteorite
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