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Explore seven notable space rocks that hit Earth — from historic meteorite falls to recent bolide events. This hub summarizes each impact with dates, locations, sizes, and links to full posts that dive into the science, recovery stories, and where fragments ended up, perfect for quick facts or deeper reading.
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About Little Astronomy
Hi! I’m Elena. I’m a journalist who has been into astronomy since I was a kid. I founded this site to share tips and facts about astronomy and telescopes.If you are new around here and you want to get started with the hobby, check out our astronomy for beginners guide or the recommended gear page.
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