Odd question

[pa mountain man]

If something were to land on my property, from a plane or space, can I keep it?

[microman]

not unless it belongs to someone, and if a meteor lands in your property, sell it, they are valuable!

[bilgerat]

If it's a frozen blue chunk of ice, it came from an airplane's lavatory. I don't think they're worth much

[pa mountain man]

"Thats a space peanut" ;D

Whatever it is, is metal, and looks like it was liquified at one point. It left a 1.5'x1.5' hole 7" deep in my back yard. I haven't touched it yet, until I can see if the college has a gigometer, I have enough tumors as it is.

[B-Dozer]

You have us curious now, at least I am. Keep us up to date, pictures would be appreciated. Careful with the pets if you have any.

[slonezp]

"Meteor s#!t" - Creepshow

[done]

If something were to land on my property, from a plane or space, can I keep it?

Of course you can. Just about every nasty Sci-Fi show starts with someone asking that same question. However, the guy who finds it is usually the one they use to show everyone just how nasty a death it will cause for us mere mortals.

Definitely throw up pics when ya get them. Even when you get it cleared for radiation, I would recommend you not touch it directly. There are a lot of nasty chemicals they use on spacecraft and I would not take the chance unless I knew it was safe.

[Fishing Rhino]

Can you keep something which lands on your property?

Not necessarily.  Depends on the circumstances, and the law.

[FordNFishinLover]

Lets get some pictures! I'm curouis about this thing.

[Grey Wolf]

It may not be a bad idea to contact local authorities .

[farmpond1]

After the space shuttle Columbia disaster, it was unlawful to withhold debris.  So, at least in one example, no, you can't always keep it.

[fourbizz]

After the space shuttle Columbia disaster, it was unlawful to withhold debris. So, at least in one example, no, you can't always keep it.

My uncle found a fairly large piece while Javelina hunting.

[B-Dozer]

OK Pa, Where's the pictures????

[pa mountain man]

Update:

I contacted the closest astronomer club, and had them look at it. It is a meteorite(sp?), and was offered a nice chunk of change for it. I'll get some pics of it before I sell it, I don't have a digital camera, or cell phone, and I don't know if my comp can handle it, it's older than my truck, and it's an 01' ;D. I'll ask a neighbor if they have one.

[B-Dozer]

Thanks for the reply. What's a meteorite going for these days, like I know what a good price is. :} By the way to me 01 isn't all that old for a truck, for me anyway.