The Otumpa Meteorite,Natural History Museum, London, England
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The Otumpa Meteorite, a 1400 lb nickel-iron meteorite, is located in Gallery 103, Meteorites, of the Natural History Museum.
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Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/18/2011
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This 1400lb nickel iron meteor was recovered in Otumpa, Chaco, Argentina in 1788. It occupies the entry to Gallery 103, Meteorites, in the Museum. It was donated in 1826 by Sir Woodbine Parish.
Gallery 103 of the Natural History Museum has an enormous collection of meteorites on display.
Type of Display: Geological
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