Mackinac Island meteorite
# Mackinac Island meteorite

Mackinac Island meteorite was found on Mars by the Opportunity rover on October 13, 2009.

## History

Mackinac Island was the third of three iron meteorites encountered by the rover on Meridiani Planum within a few hundred meters, the others being Shelter Island and Block Island.

Mackinac Island may have fallen on Mars in the late Noachian period and is extensively weathered.

