BIG Beautiful Sikhote-alin Meteorite - 11.5 KG Free Shipping & Top Quality from CATCHAFALLINGSTAR.COM Start Price USD 25,000.00 Current Price USD 25,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 29, 2008 End Time Friday, November 28, 2008 Location Glen Dale, West Virginia See more about 'BIG Beautiful Sikhote-alin Meteorite - 11.5 KG' Description SIKHOTE-ALIN METEORITE For information and photos about the Sikhote-alin meteorite fall CLICK HERE The Sikhote-Alin iron meteorite is the largest observed meteorite fall.  It rained a shower of fireballs into the the thick forest of the Sikhote-alin Mountains of the USSR on February 12, 1947.  It is estimated that over 23000kg fell that morning leaving a smoke trail which could be seen in the sky for hours.  This event was recorded by artist P.I. Medvedev who was sitting at his window in the town of Iman and witnessed the fall.  This painting was reproduced as a postage stamp to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the event in 1957.  There are two types of Sikhote-Alin meteorites --- sharp, jagged shrapnel type specimens and the more beautiful individuals covered in regmaglypts(pictured here).  The appearance of Sikhote-Alin individuals is typical of what the general public believes a meteorite should look like   A big. beautiful Sikhote-alin with lots of regmaglypts weighing 11.5 KG (25 lbs). The specimen measures 247 mm by 180 mm by 146 mm at widest points. Click images to enlarge:         CLICK HERE to see and rate my eBay review on SIKHOTE-ALIN METEORITES.   Full Color informational brochure included also !!!   SORRY, NO BIDDERS FROM ITALY ACCEPTED:  Your postal and customs services have serious problems.  Many packages are tied up for weeks or months if delivered at all.  PLEASE DO NOT BID.  I have been collecting meteorites for nearly 20 years and fully guarantee the authenticity of every meteorite I sell.   Place a Bid!