Adhi Kot (meteorite)
| Adhi Kot | |
|---|---|
| Type | Chondrite |
| Class | Enstatite chondrite |
| Group | EH4[1] |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Punjab |
| Coordinates | 32°6′N 71°48′E / 32.100°N 71.800°ECoordinates: 32°6′N 71°48′E / 32.100°N 71.800°E[1] |
| Observed fall | Yes |
| Fall date | 1 May 1919 |
| TKW | 4.24 kg[1] |
Adhi Kot is a meteorite that fell on 1 May 1919 in Punjab, Pakistan.[2][3]
History
The meteorite fell at 32°16′N 71°49′E / 32.267°N 71.817°E at 12PM, 15 miles (24 km) north of station Nurpur, Shahpur District (the area was part of the old Shahpur District during British Rule).[4]
Classification
It was classified as an enstatite chondrite type EH4.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Meteoritical Bulletin Database: Adhi Kot
- ↑ The Catalogue of Meteorites Natural History Museum
- ↑ Smithsonian/NASA ADS Astronomy Abstract Service
- ↑ INDIAN METEORITES PUNJAB and DELHI: List of Indian meteorites. By C. A. SI~.RRAD, B.A., B.Sc. Indian Civil Service (retired). Communicated by Dr. L. J. Spencer, F.R.S., read November 1, 1932.
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