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Josh Adkins with 800 gram Find

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Josh Adkins with 800 gram find during the hunt for meteorites that fell to Earth in Florida on Jan. 24, 2016.

Brendan Fallon with 800 Gram Find

Josh Adkins

Brendan Fallon with 800 Gram find during the hunt for meteorites that fell to Earth in Florida on Jan. 24, 2016.

800 Gram Find in-situ in Osceola Meteorite Recovery

Josh Adkins

800 Gram Find in-situ in Osceola meteorite recovery.

Larry Atkins Second Find – 80 Grams

Larry Atkins

Larry Atkins second meteorite find weighing 80 grams.

Larry Atkins Second Find – 80 Grams Close-Up

Larry Atkins

Larry Atkins second meteorite find weighing 80 grams in close-up.

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