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Wold meteorite
Watercolour of the Wold meteorite, Yorkshire by Hariet Topham, 1797. Image from Sowerby Collection
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite watercolor painting by Harriet Topham, titled "Wold Meteteorite, Yorkshire," depicts the intriguing discovery of the Wold Cottage Meteorite, which fell in the English countryside in 1795. The scene unfolds in the picturesque village of Wold Cottage, located in the Yorkshire region of England, where the meteorite was found. The painting captures the sense of wonder and fascination that gripped Europe upon the discovery of this alien object from outer space. The Wold Cottage Meteorite is a stony meteorite, specifically classified as an ordinary chondrite, L6 type. Its discovery marked a significant moment in scientific history, as it was one of the first meteorites to be studied in detail by European scientists. The painting beautifully illustrates the meteorite's unique shape and texture, with its rough, pockmarked surface and distinct metallic sheen. Harriet Topham's watercolor painting, created in 1797, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the discovery of a meteorite was a truly extraordinary event. The painting is a testament to the human curiosity and fascination with the unknown, and the desire to explore and understand the mysteries of the universe. The Wold Cottage Meteorite remains an important part of scientific history, and this beautiful watercolor painting serves as a visual reminder of the awe-inspiring moment when a piece of the cosmos came crashing down to Earth, right here in the heart of England.
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