[meteorite-list] More on Canadian Fall recovery

From: drtanuki <drtanuki_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:02:34 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <759408.3661.qm_at_web53207.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Dear List,
  Here is another article about the recovery and search for the recent Canadian meteorite fall:

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/11/28/meteorite.html

Meteorite pieces found in Saskatchewan
Last Updated: Friday, November 28, 2008 | 11:43 AM ET Comments42Recommend124CBC News
Fragments of a huge meteorite that lit up the skies across Alberta and Saskatchewan last week have been found near the border city of Lloydminster, University of Calgary scientists say.

U of C planetary scientist Dr. Alan Hildebrand and graduate student Ellen Milley said Friday morning they located several meteorite fragments late Thursday afternoon.

They believe thousands of meteorite bits are strewn over a 20-square-kilometre area near the Battle River.

They're planning to take reporters to the as-yet undisclosed site ? about 40 kilometres from Lloydminister ? Friday afternoon.

The fireball that streaked across western Canadian skies on Nov. 20 was witnessed by thousands. Researchers believe it was a 10-tonne fragment from an asteroid.

It was also captured on video by a number of people.

Best Wishes to those that are out seaarching!!! Dirk Ross...Tokyo

I am waiting for the announcement of a crater or two made by the impactors!!!!

Congratulations Dr. Alan Hildebrand & Team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Received on Fri 28 Nov 2008 03:02:34 PM PST