M1.19600304

  1. RASC M1.19600304;
  2. Bruderheim, L6 Chondrite, Bruderheim, Alberta (N 53° 54 ́, W 112° 53 ́), witnessed fall 1969 March 4 ca. 08h 06m UT, ca. 303 kg;
  3. Given to the RASC by the recovery team? (Documentation missing). Paper label: “STONY METEORITE FROM/ BRUDERHEIM, ALTA.” Inventory number in black ink on white ink: “B-151”; 12.47.056.45 cm;
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  5. 750 g;
  6. Irregular, with prominent ridge on one side, regmaglypts tend to be elongated (indicating flight orientation?);
  7. Fusion crust > 99% intact;
  8. Excellent state of preservation;
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17.2019124 Rogers-Zeglinski 12-inch f/8 reflector

  1. catalogue number: 17.2019124;
  2. name of artifact: Rogers-Zeglinski 12-inch f/8 reflector;
  3. date of production: 1926-1929;
  4. materials of manufacture: optical glass, coatings, copper alloys, steels, iron, hardwood (oak), softwood, plastic, paper, paint;
  5. maker: H.L. (Henry Launder) Rogers (1887-1955), restored by Joseph Zeglinski, 1967/1970 (primary re-silvered by Jerry Longworth in the DDO vacuum chamber), and 2019;
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