Hoba Meteorite
The Hoba Meteorite, Earth's largest intact meteorite, weighing about 54,000 kilograms (119,000 pounds), is unique not only for its massive 60-ton weight but also for its lack of an impact crater.
Quick Facts
| Location Found: | Hoba West Farm, 12 miles west of Grootfontein, Namibia |
| Discovery Date: | 1920 |
| Current Location: | Hoba West Farm, 12 miles west of Grootfontein, Namibia |
| Authenticity: | Confirmed |
| Open to the Public: | Yes |