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The great aerolite, from the Kurrukpoor Hills, India. The museum of the Asiatic Society
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The great aerolite, from the Kurrukpoor Hills, India. The museum of the Asiatic Society
The great aerolite, from the Kurrukpoor Hills, India. The museum of the Asiatic Society in Calcutta displaying the aerolite (meteor) presented to the society by Captain Walter Sherwill, who procured the aerolite from the Kurrukpoor Hills on the banks of the Ganges. Date: 1851
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1850s 1851 Asiatic Calcutta Displaying Exhibit Exhibited Feb21 Geology Hills Meteor Walter
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This photograph captures the moment when The Great Aerolite, a mesmerizing meteorite from the Kurrukpoor Hills in India, was displayed at the esteemed Museum of the Asiatic Society in Calcutta during the 1850s. The meteorite, presented to the society by the intrepid Captain Walter Sherwill, was procured from the Kurrukpoor Hills on the banks of the Ganges in 1851. The meticulously arranged exhibit showcases The Great Aerolite as the centerpiece, surrounded by intrigued scholars and visitors. The Great Aerolite, a significant geological discovery, added to the growing collection of the Museum of the Asiatic Society, which was dedicated to the study of the history, culture, and natural sciences of Asia. The meteorite, a rare rocky object from outer space, was a source of fascination and wonder for the scientific community and the public alike. Captain Sherwill's acquisition of The Great Aerolite marked a milestone in the field of meteoritics and geology, contributing to the expanding knowledge of the universe and the Earth's history. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when such discoveries held the power to captivate and inspire generations to come.
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