The Hodges Meteorite
The first space rock known to have struck a human.

šŸ“œ The Hodges Meteorite is the first space rock known to have struck a human, impacting Ann Hodges in Sylacauga, Alabama, on November 30, 1954. šŸ” This chondrite (stony meteorite) weighs 8.5 pounds and measures 7 by 5 inches. It is the only authenticated instance of a human being struck by a meteorite.

Why Go

ā­ Witness a unique piece of history, the only authenticated instance of a human struck by a meteorite.
šŸ›ļø See the meteorite on permanent display at the Alabama Museum of Natural History.
šŸ“– Learn about the legal battle for its ownership and its impact on Ann Hodges' life, and about its history and ongoing research.

Tips

šŸ“ The meteorite is displayed at the Alabama Museum of Natural History in Tuscaloosa.
šŸ’” Also see Ann Hodges' damaged radio and a fragment of the Barringer meteorite at the museum.

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