[meteorite-list] Was the Carancas meteorite Spinning?

From: Arizona Keith <arizonakeith_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2007 18:28:01 -0700
Message-ID: <003901c8094a$788b3cc0$6401a8c0_at_Keith2>

If a large meteorite is spinning fast, having large ruff surface area, Can
this cause the meteor to curve, when coming in contact with the atmosphere,
like a curve ball in Baseball.

Can a spinning meteor explain the difference in the Carancas meteorite
original trajectory and impact orientation, and can the spin help protect
the stone from atmospheric pressure braking it up.

Is this Possible?

Thanks for you time.

Keith V
Chandler AZ

Go D Backs.
Received on Sun 07 Oct 2007 09:28:01 PM PDT