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astronomy1 year ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling Earth's Origins: Germany's 90-Minute Preparation for Beach Ball-Sized Meteorite Impact"

On January 21, a beach ball-sized meteorite from the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter shattered into dozens of pieces outside Berlin, Germany. Meteor hunters, including professionals and hobbyists, mobilized to search for the fragments, which were quickly located in a predicted strewn field. The meteorite, named 2024 Bx1, is a rare type called aubrite, and its recovery will provide insights into the formation of Earth and the solar system. Despite the short 90-minute warning before impact, NASA's Planetary Defense Officer reassures that larger objects would be spotted much earlier, and the notification process is more formal.

via Big Think|

#astronomy #aubrite #germany

astronomy1 year ago•3 min saved

Rare Aubrite Meteorite Fragments Explode Over Berlin

Fragments of a meteorite that exploded over Berlin have been identified as a rare type of asteroid known as "aubrites," which contain mainly magnesium silicates enstatite and forsterite. The asteroid, 2024 BX1, was first spotted by a Hungarian astronomer and was tracked by NASA's Scout mission and the ESA's Meerkat Asteroid Guard impact hazard assessment systems. The recovery of the meteorite fragments was led by a team of scientists from various institutions, and the fragments were found in fields just south of the village of Ribbeck, about 50 km west of Berlin. The fragments were analyzed and found to be consistent with an achondrite meteor of the aubrite type, with only material from eleven other observed falls of this type in meteorite collections worldwide.

via ScienceAlert|

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science1 year ago•1 min saved

Rare Meteorite Fragments Recovered from Asteroid Explosion Over Berlin

Fragments of a rare aubrite meteorite, with unknown origins that some scientists argue may be pieces of the planet Mercury, were found near Berlin after being tracked by astronomers before entering Earth's atmosphere. The asteroid, 2024 BX1, was initially spotted by a Hungarian astronomer and estimated to be less than three feet in size, making a brilliant flash as it fell near Ribbeck. The discovery is significant as only a handful of such events have allowed astronomers to trace an incoming rock's origin in the solar system.

via The New York Times|

#asteroid #aubrite #berlin

astronomy1 year ago•3 min saved

"Rare Aubrite Meteorite Fragments from Asteroid Impact Near Berlin"

Rare aubrite meteorites from asteroid 2024 BX1 were discovered near Berlin, Germany, following a bright fireball sighting. The meteorites, which belong to a rare group called "aubrites," were difficult to find due to their resemblance to Earth rocks. The fragments were officially classified by the Museum für Naturkunde, aligning with the suspected mineralogy and chemical composition. This discovery underscores the importance of meteorite collections for research, as there is limited material from observed falls of this type worldwide.

via SciTechDaily|

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