Brunflo Meteorite (Exhibition)

Exist Dates

1987 January - unknown

Biographical or Historical Note

abstract

Exhibition. Opened January 1987. Located in the Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites at the American Museum of Natural History. The "Brunflo Meteorite" fell to earth 460 million years ago and was found in Sweden.

Summary

The "Brunflo Meteorite" fell to earth 460 million years ago and was found in Sweden. Considered then the oldest meteorite on earth, it was on view in the Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites of the American Museum of Natural History starting in January, 1987.

Individuals and institutions involved in the creation of the exhibition: Names that turn up in the other columns

Sources

American Museum of Natural History Press Release, January 13, 1987. Departmental Records, 101; American Museum of Natural History Library Archives.

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Related Corporate, Personal, and Family Names

American Museum of Natural History. Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites.
Location of exhibition.

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