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© Chiemgau Impakt e.V.

Chiemgau-Impakt – ein bayerisches Meteoritenkraterfeld (Chiemgau impact – a Bavarian meteorite crater field)

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Open today 09:00-12:00
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Schloss-Straße 17
83355 Grabenstätt
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Visitors to the small permanent exhibition in the Schlossökonomie Grabenstätt can find out about the suspected impact of a comet/asteroid in Chiemgau, the "Chiemgau Impact", with the help of finds on geology, petrography (rock science) and mineralogy as well as text panels. There are comparative pieces from industry as well as illustrative pieces from meteorite craters.

Last edited on 08.02.2024

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