Meteorite (139g) from Sikhote Alin (Siberia), levitating in a brass circle
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This exceptional meteorite comes from the famous Sikhote Alin meteorite shower, observed in Siberia on 12 February 1947 at 10.38 am local time. This event was the largest meteorite shower in modern history: the iron-rich fragments covered an elliptical area 1.6 km in size. More than 120 craters were recorded, some as large as 26 metres in diameter and 12 metres deep.
Today, these rare meteorites, containing iron (present in only 6% of the meteorites that fall to Earth), are prized by collectors. Objet de Curiosité sublimates this celestial fragment thanks to an exclusive assembly: an ingenious system that exploits the iron content to levitate the meteorite in a brass circle, defying the laws of gravity.
The design, inspired by steampunk aesthetics while retaining a contemporary elegance, adds a retro-futuristic touch to this object from outer space. A fragment of the universe for lovers of celestial curiosities and art.
Today, these rare meteorites, containing iron (present in only 6% of the meteorites that fall to Earth), are prized by collectors. Objet de Curiosité sublimates this celestial fragment thanks to an exclusive assembly: an ingenious system that exploits the iron content to levitate the meteorite in a brass circle, defying the laws of gravity.
The design, inspired by steampunk aesthetics while retaining a contemporary elegance, adds a retro-futuristic touch to this object from outer space. A fragment of the universe for lovers of celestial curiosities and art.
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