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Age of Our Solar System

• Ages derived from Allende meteorite indicates formation of first planetesimals occurred 4,559 +/- 5 Myr ago! Think about the quoted accuracy!

• Age confirmed by:

1) Other meteorites 2) Lunar rocks

3) Earth rocks 4) Martian rocks

For more information on the Allende meteorite:

The Allende Meteorite - 1

The Allende Meteorite - 2

Allende meteorites for sale!

For more information on the age of the Earth:

USGS Age of Earth

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