{"product_id":"peekskill-meteorite-specimen-historic-1992-observed-fall-famous-car-strike-h6-meteorite","title":"Peekskill Meteorite Specimen Historic 1992 Observed Fall Famous Car Strike H6 Meteorite","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn authentic specimen of the legendary Peekskill meteorite, one of the most famous and historically significant meteorite falls ever documented in the United States. Officially classified as an H6 ordinary chondrite, Peekskill became world-famous after a meteorite crashed directly into a parked car in Peekskill, New York on October 9, 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe event was witnessed across multiple states and captured on numerous video cameras during a Friday evening football game, making Peekskill one of the most extensively recorded meteorite falls in history. Moments after the brilliant fireball streaked across the eastern United States, the meteorite struck Michelle Knapp's parked Chevrolet Malibu, punching through the trunk and becoming one of the most iconic meteorite impact events ever documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex: Forsburg collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOfficial Classification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peekskill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Fell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserved Fall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary Chondrite (H6, Monomict Breccia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Known Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12.57 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteoritical Bulletin 75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial reports describe: dramatic witnessed fireball, loud atmospheric detonations, meteorite impact into a parked automobile, brecciated H6 structure, dark matrix with lighter clasts, and highly documented recovery event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific analysis identified: olivine, pyroxene, H6 chondritic structure, monomict breccia textures, and light H6 clasts within darker matrix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Peekskill Is Legendary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStruck a parked car during the fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFireball filmed simultaneously from multiple locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the best documented meteorite falls ever recorded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGained major worldwide media attention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurviving specimens are highly collectible worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on specimen type, Peekskill material may display: black fusion crust, brecciated light\/dark structure, impact fractures, regmaglypts and atmospheric sculpting, metallic inclusions, and weathered impact surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserved fall collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric meteorite collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican meteorite collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFusion-crusted meteorite enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseum and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of famous meteorite events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery few meteorites possess the combination of: extensive eyewitness documentation, multiple fireball videos, direct vehicle impact history, strong historical provenance, and worldwide collector recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable extraterrestrial artifact connected to one of the most iconic meteorite falls in modern history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurements \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.55g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for overall condition, fusion crust, fractures, weathering, and natural atmospheric features, as they are considered part of the description. Meteorites are natural extraterrestrial objects and commonly display structural variation, atmospheric entry textures, and impact-related fractures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prospector's Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42422930374738,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/8805\/6146\/files\/IMG_4068.jpg?v=1779765353","url":"https:\/\/prospectorsvault.com\/products\/peekskill-meteorite-specimen-historic-1992-observed-fall-famous-car-strike-h6-meteorite","provider":"Prospector's Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}