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Annaheim is an iron meteorite[1] recovered in 1916 in Canada.

Annaheim
Type	Iron
Structural classification	Medium octahedrite
Group	IAB-sLL[1]
Country	Canada
Region	Saskatchewan, Canada
Coordinates	52°24′00″N 104°51′00″W
Observed fall	Yes
Fall date	January 21, 1914 (?)
Found date	July 30, 1916
TKW	13.4 kilograms (30 lb)[1]

History

The meteorite was discovered by a farmer named William Huiras in his field while moving hay.[2][3] It was linked to a fireball reported in the area in 1914.[4]

Classification

It is a medium octahedrite, IAB-sLL.

Fragment

Measuring 30 centimetres (12 in) by 15 centimetres (5.9 in), it is now held by the Canadian Meteorite Collection, in Ottawa. The crescent-shaped fragment is covered in dimples as is typical with other iron meteorites.[4]

See also

• Glossary of meteoritics

References

External links

• Encyclopedia of Meteoritea: Annaheim

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