Cobb Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 KGW.com An extremely rare and pristine meteorite was found on the side of the road in Eastern Oregon and experts say it’s 4.5 billion years old. Don Wesson found the rock 11 years ago in rural Morrow County and he is just learning about its rare qualities. It was just the fifth meteorite ever found in Oregon. After watching a TV show about meteorites recently, Wesson brought his rock to the experts who had a big surprise for him. They said they believe the rock hit the earth between 200 and 800 years ago but it’s actually even older than that – by far. “It's a piece of the asteroid belt, a leftover from the formation of the solar system, No two are quite alike,” Wesson explained, recalling what the experts had told him. Wesson said he was thrilled to learn more about his rock but already has the amazing satisfaction of knowing he’s touched something from outer space. Wesson donated some samples of the meteorite to Portland State University. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Lies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 How much will he get on eBay for that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Oregon is bomb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Oregon is bombWe do work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 NY > Oregon, jus sayin... You really love that smiley eh Cobb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobb Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 NY > Oregon, jus sayin... You really love that smiley eh Cobb? Yeah, I just happened to find it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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