Prof James Scott
United KingdomgeoscientistMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Prof James Scott is a geoscientist and the founder of Fireballs Aotearoa, who confirmed the meteorite findings and noted their potential connection to New Zealand's first meteorite discovered in 1863, highlighting the significance of these celestial fragments.
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Prof James Scott believes the meteorite pieces likely share origins with New Zealand’s first meteorite discovered in 1863.
Flight paths and fridge magnets: how a fireball hunter tracked down New Zealand’s newest meteorite | New ZealandThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-08-11
United Kingdom· 2026-08-11
