Ensisheim meteorite fragment
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Ensisheim meteorite fragment
Ensisheim meteorite fragment. Piece of the Ensisheim meteorite that fell on 7th November 1492. This was the earliest recorded European meteorite. It fell near Ensisheim, a town in Alsace which is now in France and was thought to have weighed almost 130 kilograms, of which a 55 kg mass remains. The meteorite was a stony chondrite type; chondrites make up about 86% of the solar systems meteorites
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© Detlev van Ravenswaay
1400s 1492 15th Century Astrogeology Boxed Chondrite Earliest Fragment France Geological Meteorite Mineral Mineralogy Piece Rare Reformed Rock Sample Specimen Stone Alsace Stoney
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases an extraordinary piece of history: the Ensisheim meteorite fragment. This remarkable specimen is a tangible connection to a momentous event that occurred on November 7th, 1492, making it the earliest recorded European meteorite. The Ensisheim meteorite fell near the town of Ensisheim in Alsace, which now resides in France. With an initial estimated weight of nearly 130 kilograms, this stony chondrite type meteorite left its indelible mark on Earth's surface. Today, only a 55-kilogram mass remains intact, preserved within a single box as if frozen in time. Its rarity and significance are further emphasized by its inclusion in this curated collection. The Ensisheim meteorite fragment offers us a glimpse into our planet's ancient past and the vastness of our solar system. Comprising approximately 86% of all known solar system meteorites, chondrites like this one hold valuable insights into the formation and evolution of celestial bodies. Detlev van Ravenswaay skillfully captures both the geological beauty and historical importance of this mineralogical marvel through his lens. As we contemplate this image, we are reminded not only of humanity's fascination with space but also how even seemingly ordinary rocks can harbor extraordinary stories waiting to be discovered.
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