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Sołtmany (meteorite)

Sołtmany
TypeChondrite
ClassOrdinary chondrite
GroupL6
CountryPoland
RegionWarmińsko - Mazurskie
Coordinates54°00′N 22°00′E / 54.000°N 22.000°E / 54.000; 22.000
Observed fallYes
Fall dateApril 30, 2011
TKW1066 g

Sołtmany is an L6 ordinary chondrite meteorite which fell on 30 April 2011 in Sołtmany village, Poland. The fall occurred at around 6:00 am. A single meteorite penetrated the edge of a roof and shattered on concrete floor into several pieces. It was immediately found by the owners of the farm, alarmed by the loud noise.

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