A RACE against time has begun to locate priceless fragments of the rare meteorite which landed somewhere on the Clare/Tipperary border before they are lost forever when the winter sets in.
If the meteorite fragmented before impact with the Earth, a number of smaller fragments could be lost if they become mixed with soil and rock over the winter.
Ireland’s foremost astronomer and head of Astronomy Ireland, David Moore, has appealed to any businesses in the north and east of the county, who may have captured the fireball on CCTV, to check their tapes for September 1.
The person who discovers the meteorite is also likely to receive a major cash boost as fragments are regularly sold for 50 times their weight in gold.
“We have analysed the reports of the meteorite and we can triangulate the meteorite to the Clare and Tipperary border but it is vital that people in those areas get in contact and let us know what they saw. Anyone who has seen it in Clare has vital information that they need to pass on,” he said.
Above: David Moore of Astronomy Ireland
Related posts:
