12 February 2010

12FEB2010

Mexican 'meteorite' was falling Russian satellite

Herald Sun
Reports of a large meteorite reached Mexican media and police on Wednesday from the Hidalgo and Puebla states. Many said they felt the ground shake with the ...


Mexican Meteorite: Was it Russian Space Junk?

Discovery News
By Ian O'Neill | Thu Feb 11, 2010 06:40 PM ET According to media sources in Mexico, a 30 meter wide crater was left after a meteorite impacted approximately ...
The 2010 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, Wednesday recap

Astronomy Magazine (blog)
On Wednesday, we explored the Pueblo Gem and Mineral Show at the Riverpark Inn. We found an interesting array of meteorites, including the dealer “Palladot ...

Mexican Meteorite: Was it Russian Space Junk?
Discovery Channel Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:07 PM PST
According to media sources in Mexico, a 30 meter wide crater was left after a meteorite impacted approximately 100 miles to the northwest of Mexico City in the municipality of Ahuazotepec, Puebla. Eyewitnesses report seeing a light and then a ...

Russia nabs meteorite smuggling ring
SpaceDaily Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:09 PM PST
by Staff Writers Moscow (AFP) Feb 11, 2010 Amid a huge bounty of contraband goods seized recently at a Russian airport, one far-out find floored customs officials: chunks of meteorite.

Meteorite smugglers at Russian airport
BigPond News Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:44 AM PST
Chunks of meteorite were amongst a huge bounty of contraband goods seized at a Russian airport.

Possible Meteorite Impact Near Puebla and Hidalgo, Mexico
Universe Today Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:43 AM PST
Reports of a possible meteorite impact in Mexico are popping up on various places around the net. Via Twitter, this translated article said a bright light "accompanied by a roar which swayed buildings and houses" was reported in towns in the bordering states of Puebla and Hidalgo, at about 18:30 local time on [...]

Russia nabs meteorite smugglers
Perth Now Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:59 AM PST
AMID a huge bounty of contraband goods seized recently at a Russian airport, one far-out find floored customs officials - chunks of meteorite.

Meteorite smugglers nabbed
Independent Online Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:23 AM PST
Amid a huge bounty of contraband goods seized recently at a Russian airport, one far-out find floored customs officials: chunks of meteorite.


Maybe a Mexican Carancas?

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2010/02/11/breaking-mexican-meteorite-impact/


Meteorite Hits Mexico Leaving 30 Meter Crater in Ahuazotepec Municipality
http://newsolio.com/meteor-hits-mexico-leaving-30-meter-crater-in-ahuazotepec-municipality,5224


Lunar Rocks on Display

WCTV
NASA has loaned FAMU lunar and meteorite samples. The nation's first African American female geophysicist showed them off to a group of FAMU High students ...
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Hunt is on to win reward for fireball from the sky

Herald.ie
By Keith Horn A meteorite that was seen flying through the Irish sky may have landed in the sea. "It is still a possibility that the meteor fell in the sea ...

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