Maine Museum Offers Reward for Rare Fireball-Producing Meteorite
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A meteorite fell near the border with Canada in Maine, making history as the first time a falling meteorite was spotted by radar in the state. The meteorite broke up and was visible as a fireball in the middle of the day, with audible sonic booms. Pieces of the meteorite were observed by radar and are believed to have landed along a wooded stretch of land north of Calais. The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum is offering a $25,000 reward for the first person who finds a piece of the meteorite that's a kilogram or bigger.
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