THE ASHDON METEORITE (New copy) (the fascinating story of a meteorite from Essex)
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THE ASHDON METEORITE:
THE STORY OF A STONE THAT FELL FROM THE SKY
By Gerald Lucy and Mike Howgate
(New booklet)
One hundred years ago, on 9th March 1923, Frederick Pratt, a thatcher, was working in the corner of a field near the village of Ashdon in north Essex when, about 1pm, a fast- moving object passed over his head and hit the ground about 30 yards from him causing earth to ‘fly up like water’.
The object was a meteorite. It had reached the end of its journey having travelled in space for over 4.5 billion years.
This booklet tells the story of that remarkable event, explains in plain language what meteorites are and why they are of great scientific importance.
Published by the Essex Rock and Mineral Society. 2023. Softback booklet. 24 pages. Colour and black and white photographs. New copy. £2 postage.
Size: 21 x 15 centimetres (A5 size)
Weight: 60 grams