Hoba Meteorite

Local nameHoba Meorite
LocationOtjozondjupa Region, Namibia

The Hoba meteorite, short for Hoba West, is a meteorite that lies on the farm of the same name, not far from Grootfontein, in the Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia. It has been uncovered but, because of its large mass, has never been moved from where it fell. The main mass is estimated at more than 60 tonnes. It is the largest known intact meteorite and about twice as massive as the largest fragment of either the Cape York meteorite's 31-tonne Ahnighito kept in Manhattan or the Campo del Cielo's 31-tonne Gancedo in Argentina. It is also the most massive naturally occurring piece of iron known on Earth's surface. The name "Hoba" comes from Khoekhoegowab word meaning "gift". Following donation to the government in 1987 a visitor centre was constructed with a circular stone access and seating area.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoba_meteorite

Official Website https://www.nhc-nam.org/nahris/node/518

Address Namibia

Coordinates -19°35'33.204" N 17°56'1.266" E

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