Nikolaus meteorite: Historical space ends in Oberwesel!

Nikolaus meteorite: Historical space ends in Oberwesel!

Oberwesel, Deutschland - A spectacular event shaped the night of December 6, 2023! The Nikolaus meteorite, which plunged onto the earth near Boorama in Somalia shortly after 3 a.m. Eyewitnesses report an impressive sight when the meteorite entered the atmosphere and illuminated the night. This historical event is celebrated as a "Santa Clause" and attracts the attention of meteorite researchers and collectors.

Stephan Decker, a passionate meteorite researcher from Oberwesel, has embarked on an adventurous journey to secure this unique stone from space. After months of effort, he managed to bring a main mass of 431 grams and a total of 3158 grams of the meteorite to his meteorite museum. In his display case, he proudly presents this extraordinary piece, which embodies the fascination of space and arouses the curiosity of the visitors.

A look into the future

The Nikolaus meteorite is not only a collector's item, but also an important scientific object that could provide valuable information about the creation of our solar system. The discovery and examination of such meteorites are crucial to learn more about the secrets of the universe. The enthusiasm for the Santa Clause shows how much people are interested in researching space and what importance such events have for science