the Cape Prud homme meteorites
Stato: French Southern and Antarctic Lands Anno: 1996 Notizie: On January 1, 1996 the French Southern and Antarctic Territories issued a stamp commemorating the micrometeorites of Cape Prud'homme, Antarctica. The Scott catalog number for this stamp is 221. You may also view the first day cover. Many meteorites have been discovered in Antarctica because they stand out so easily on the ice and snow. Dust-sized micrometeorites have been collected at Cape Prud'homme located opposite the Station Dumont d'Urville. The accumulated ice is melted and filtered, leaving the tiny meteorite fragments visible. |
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