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Thrill of Meteorite Hunt Unites Georgia Enthusiasts

7/1/2025

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Meteorite hunters descended on Georgia, drawn by the thrill of a recent fireball landing. Among them, retired professor Ed Albin unearthed a 14.33-gram meteorite, while a 9-year-old boy also struck gold. This exhilarating hunt, likened to an adult egg hunt, fosters camaraderie among enthusiasts as they chase their cosmic dreams.

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Meteorite hunters descended on Georgia, drawn by the thrill of a recent fireball landing. Among them, retired professor Ed Albin unearthed a 14.33-gram meteorite, while a 9-year-old boy also struck gold. This exhilarating hunt, likened to an adult egg hunt, fosters camaraderie among enthusiasts as they chase their cosmic dreams.