"UW-Madison Geology Museum Showcases Wisconsin's Largest Meteorite"

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A 109.5-pound meteorite, estimated to be 4.55 billion years old, was discovered on a farm in Dane County, Wisconsin. After years of being kept in secrecy, experts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison verified it as an iron and nickel meteorite and named it the "Vienna Meteorite." The meteorite will be displayed at the university's Geology Museum, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to learn about the early solar system and the geological history of the area.
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