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Wairarapa Valley meteorite
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The Wairarapa Valley (H6) meteorite fell in Wellington, New Zealand, in 1863.
A total mass of 6 kg was recovered.

41° 19'S, 175° 8'E

It was not till 1864 that the first specimen was discovered, by Mr. Richard Collins, at Tohirua, near Masterton, in the Wairarapa Valley, North Island.
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