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Campo del Cielo Meteorite

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Genuine Campo del Cielo Meteorite

The name “Campo del Cielo” translates to “Field of the Sky” or “Heaven” referring to the discovery site near the provinces of Chaco and Santiago del Estaro in Argentina.

Location:
Chaco and Santiago del Estaro in Argentina
Age:
The impact is estimated to have occurred between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago, based on radiocarbon dating of charred wood found near the craters.
Impact Event:
The original meteorite broke apart in the atmosphere, creating a strewnfield of thousands of fragments and at least 26 impact craters. 
Historical Significance:
The site was known to indigenous people long before its scientific discovery in 1576. 

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Size: 32 x 28 x 14 mm

Weight: 21 grams

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Genuine Campo del Cielo Meteorite The name “Campo del Cielo” translates to “Field of the Sky” or “Heaven” referring to the... Read more

SKU: 4704982446

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$75.00

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      Description

      Genuine Campo del Cielo Meteorite

      The name “Campo del Cielo” translates to “Field of the Sky” or “Heaven” referring to the discovery site near the provinces of Chaco and Santiago del Estaro in Argentina.

      Location:
      Chaco and Santiago del Estaro in Argentina
      Age:
      The impact is estimated to have occurred between 4,000 and 5,000 years ago, based on radiocarbon dating of charred wood found near the craters.
      Impact Event:
      The original meteorite broke apart in the atmosphere, creating a strewnfield of thousands of fragments and at least 26 impact craters. 
      Historical Significance:
      The site was known to indigenous people long before its scientific discovery in 1576. 

      Display labels and info included

      Size: 32 x 28 x 14 mm

      Weight: 21 grams

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