< It varies somewhat depending upon the shape of the of the falling meteoroid creating air resistance around it, but is typically between 125 meters (410.10 feet) and 250 meters (820.20 feet) / second, when it impacts."
(Norton O.R. (2002) The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites, Cambridge University Press)> At the high end that is about the velocity of a 45 caliber ACP bullet. I may have to rethink my plans to catch one during the next fall. Eric Olson http://www.star-bits.com ______________________________________________ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
