* Astronomy

Title: Comet notes: Comet 1929 a (Schwassmann-Wachmann)
Authors: van Biesbroeck, G.

In the early hours of yesterday a peculiar phenomenon occurred near the Isthilart station, some 30 kilometres to the north. Approximately at 7 :30 AM. an aerolite fell on the Santa Maria ranch, owned by Don Domingo Isthilart. The celestial mass, coming from the north, traversed space with enormous enormous velocity to the accompaniment of loud explosions which were clearly heard by residents of Federacion, distant some five leagues (approximately 28 krn). Among the inhabitants of the place the unusual event gave rise to a feeling of terror, especially to a farm hand who was ploughing at the time when the meteorite fell in the immediate vicinity, and who simultaneously took flight to the ranch-house.

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