Gibeon (AMNH 285)

• Exhibition Text

  • Metal from space

    The iron meteorite Gibeon was once part of an asteroid's iron core, before the asteroid broke apart in a collision with another asteroid. When the meteorite hit Earth's atmosphere, it heated up, becoming a glowing fireball. The black, pitted crust formed when the meteorite's outer layer melted in flight.

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• Collection Information

  • GIBEON

    Found 1836

    Great Namaland, Namibia, Africa

    IVA

    AMNH 285

• For Educators

  • Topic: Earth Science

    Subtopic: Meteorites

    Keywords: Astrophysics, Astrogeology, Asteroids, Meteorites, Iron

    Audience: General