Stargazing The Happy Fall Day for Meteorites

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from today on will celebrate the fal days of various meteorites I have
Happy Fall Day, Chelyabinsk, Russia
15 Feb. 2013

#066 Chelyabinsk Russia OC LL5 b.jpg


4 small meteorites, affectionaltely known as Chelly Peas ( that are about the size of a pea)
The glass is from windows in Chelyabinsk that were broken by the shockwave blast
#099 Chely and blast glass.jpg
 
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