| Mackinac Island meteorite | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Iron |
| Parent body | Unknown |
| Composition | Nickel, iron, Kamacite, taenite[1][2] |
| Weathering grade | Large-scale, cavernous weathering[2] |
| Country | Mars |
| Region | Meridiani Planum |
| Coordinates | 02°07′02″S 05°31′22.43″W / 2.11722°S 5.5228972°W[3] |
| Observed fall | No |
| Fall date | Possibly late Noachian |
| Found date | 2009-10-13[4] |
| Strewn field | Possibly[5] |
 Related media on Wikimedia Commons | |
Mackinac Island meteorite is a meteorite that was found on Mars by the Opportunity rover on October 13, 2009.
- ^ Nemiroff, R.; Bonnell, J., eds. (August 13, 2009). "Block Island Meteorite on Mars". Astronomy Picture of the Day. NASA. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ ATKINSON, NANCY (October 18, 2009). "Opportunity Discovers Still Another Meteorite! Find It on Google Mars". Universe Today. Space.com. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Beech et alwas invoked but never defined (see the help page).