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Meteorite described as 'fireball' crashed into Georgia home. It may be older than Earth

Meteorite that crashed into Georgia home is believed to have originated from the main asteroid belt, making it 4.56 billion ...

Meteorite that tore through southeastern US skies this summer determined to be older than Earth itself, researchers say

A meteorite that tore through the sky in June shaking the Southeast with a sonic boom is now believed to be 4.56 billion ...

Out of this world research: Analyzing and naming a new meteorite

A mysterious extraterrestrial visitor now has a permanent home and identity, thanks to University of Georgia researchers.
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Meteorite that hit Georgia after in June thought to be 4.56B years old

McDonough Meteorite belongs to area between Mars, Jupiter scientists think may be linked to breakup of much larger asteroid ...
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Atlanta Home Struck by Meteorite Older Than Earth, Study Finds

The rock ended its space-faring days striking Earth's atmosphere, heating up and exploding in a spectacular fireball as it ...

McDonough Meteorite: 23-Gram Visitor Older Than Our Planet Blasts Through Family Roof

University of Georgia researchers say the 23-gram 'McDonough meteorite' came from a main-belt asteroid shattered 470 million ...

Fireball seen in SC in June estimated to be older than Earth. What to know about its origins

Additional pieces of the meteorite can be viewed at the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, where it will be ...