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Hoba meteorite
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The Hoba meteorite is named after the farm Hoba West, where it lies, not far from Grootfontein, in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. It has been uncovered, but because of its large mass, has never been moved from where it fell. The main mass is estimated at more than 60 tonnes. It is the largest known intact meteorite and about twice as massive as the largest fragment of either the Cape York meteorite's 31-tonne Ahnighito kept in the American Museum of Natural History or the Campo del Cielo's 31-tonne Gancedo in Argentina. It is also the most massive naturally occurring piece of iron known on Earth's surface. The name "Hoba" comes from a Khoekhoegowab word meaning "gift". Following its donation to the government in 1987, a visitor centre was constructed with a circular stone access and seating area.
The meteorite in 2014 after becoming a tourist attraction
The meteorite in 2014 after becoming a tourist attraction
Hoba meteorite in 1952. Ora Scheel (right), who acquired the site and helped have the meteorite declared a national monument; with an unknown visitor
Hoba meteorite in 1952. Ora Scheel (right), who acquired the site and helped have the meteorite declared a national monument; with an unknown visitor (left).
A woman sitting on the meteorite in 1967
A woman sitting on the meteorite in 1967
166 kg (365 lb) meteorite at the National Trust's Tatton Park. Identified as a Gibeon (meteorite), previously incorrectly labelled as Hoba.
166 kg (365 lb) meteorite at the National Trust's Tatton Park. Identified as a Gibeon (meteorite), previously incorrectly labelled as Hoba.
Iron meteorite
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Iron meteorites, also called siderites or ferrous meteorites, are a type of meteorite that consist overwhelmingly of an iron–nickel alloy known as meteoric iron that usually consists of two mineral phases: kamacite and taenite. Most iron meteorites originate from cores of planetesimals, with the exception of the IIE iron meteorite group
Tamentit Iron Meteorite, found in 1864 in the Sahara, weighing about 500 kg (1,100 lb). On display at Vulcania park in France.
Tamentit Iron Meteorite, found in 1864 in the Sahara, weighing about 500 kg (1,100 lb). On display at Vulcania park in France.
Widmanstätten pattern as seen on an etched and polished slice of the Seymchan meteorite. Scale unknown.
Widmanstätten pattern as seen on an etched and polished slice of the Seymchan meteorite. Scale unknown.
The Hoba meteorite, the biggest known iron meteorite. It lies in Namibia and weighs about 60 tons.
The Hoba meteorite, the biggest known iron meteorite. It lies in Namibia and weighs about 60 tons.
The Willamette Meteorite on display at the American Museum of Natural History. It weighs about 14,500 kilograms (32,000 pounds). This is the largest m
The Willamette Meteorite on display at the American Museum of Natural History. It weighs about 14,500 kilograms (32,000 pounds). This is the largest meteorite ever found in the United States.