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Cotswolds Meteorite: A Rare Find by sofiamilan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
In February 2021, a rare meteorite from the Perseid shower fell in Winchcombe, Cotswolds, prompting a rapid response from scientists and amateur astronomers to recover it. The meteorite, identified as a carbonaceous chondrite, is significant for its potential to provide insights into the early solar system and the origins of water and organic materials on Earth. A total of 319.5 grams of the meteorite were recovered, with the Wilcock family playing a crucial role in its discovery and preservation.
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