Meteor Hunt – Thursday in Tekapo

[Simon Lewis]

Hi all

you may have seen this in the news over the past days – a large meteor was spotted in the Tekapo region and could have dropped a number of meteorites on the ground in that area.

 

Fireballs Aoeteroa have arranged a meteorite hunt on Thursday at Tekapo … its a days search

James Scott from Otago uni will be co-ordinating

If anyone fancies a day out on Thurday then let me know – the location is easily reachable from Tekapo l. on flat ground with little vegatation , so easy walking.

 

Anyone interested please contact me President@cas.org.nz   and I will put you in touch

 

thanks

 

Simon

[Simon Lewis]

On Behalf of James Scott – Otago Uni

Hello all!

We will have a meteorite hunt for the meteorite that fell on March 13th in the Tekapo region (see the attached document)!

The stone is probably about 0.5 kg but should stand out in the region that is otherwise greywacke rock. The leaders of this search have done a reconnaissance visit and are now ready for a proper search involving the public.

The search will be this Thursday (21st March 2024). People that would like to participate should:

Be in Tekapo at 8 am, ready for an 8.15 departure to the strewn-field. It will be a day out adventure.
The point of meeting is in the carpark by the public toilets behind Tekapo Restaurant and Bar on Motuariki Ln.
Bring hat, sunglasses, sun cream, plenty of water, lunch, study footwear as well as plastic bags and toilet paper (just in case we cannot get a port-a-loo) etc.
GPS, compass, pen and paper, if possible.
I would appreciate it if you would contact mes at fireballsaotearoa@gmail.com if you are interested in participating, so that we can keep a record of people.

 

Kind regards,

James

[Terry Richardson]

It has been found. 850 grams right in the middle of the search area. Found in the first 20 minutes of search!
Cheers
Terry

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