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Russian Meteorite Pieces on Display in Chicago
Dozens of pieces of the meteorite that hit Russia in February are on display at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago.
© Karen Bean©The Field MuseumPeople who view the exhibit at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago will see “actual pieces of what is probably the largest meteorite event in their lifetimes,” said meteorite collector Terry Boudreaux, who donated the space chunks.
© Photo Karen Bean©The Field Museum20:53 16/04/2013
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