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Stubenberg is an LL6 ordinary chondrite meteorite that fell near the municipality of Stubenberg in Bavaria, Germany, in March 2016. It is notable for being one of the few German meteorite falls where researchers successfully reconstructed the fireball's trajectory. This reconstructed flight path allowed scientists to accurately map the strewn field and recover multiple fresh fragments of the meteorite. The LL6 classification indicates it is an equilibrated chondrite low in total iron, providing valuable material for the study of small solar system bodies.

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When did the Stubenberg meteorite fall?

Stubenberg fell on 6 March 2016 near Stubenberg in Bavaria, Germany. A very bright fireball was observed across Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic.

What type of meteorite is Stubenberg?

Stubenberg is an LL6 ordinary chondrite. It is classified as a stony meteorite and was officially recorded as a confirmed fall.

Why is Stubenberg scientifically notable?

Researchers reconstructed the fireball's trajectory using instrumental observations and camera data. The recovered stones could therefore be linked to a precisely calculated strewn field rather than an approximate location.

How soon were Stubenberg fragments recovered?

The first fragments were found six days after the 6 March 2016 fall. The successful search followed calculations based on observations from the European Fireball Network.

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