A large metal ball that fell from space into the Namibian grasslands last month is not alien, officials say, but that's about all they know for certain about the object.
According to a report on The Namibian website, the 13-pound metal sphere with two bumps on its poles was found by a farmer near Onamatunga in the Omunsati region between November 15 and November 20. Explosions were heard in the area before the discovery, but no evidence of an explosion was seen around the area where the object was found.
Paul Ludik, director of the country's National Forensic Science Institute, told The Namibian the sphere, with a circumference of 3.6 feet, is made of a "sophisticated" metal alloy that is known to man, but he said it has no markings that would identify it. No international space agency has claimed ownership, he said.
“A number of tests have been performed on the object, and it appears to be hollow. We are still busy with a detailed examination of the object,” The Namibian quotes him as saying.
Ludik told The Namibian that the object poses no cause for alarm, and that such reports of metallic spheres falling from space are common in the Southern Hemisphere.
So should we expect a run on helmets at sporting goods stores south of the equator?
STAY AWAY FROM IT!!! Have'nt you watched the Movie "Sphere"!!!! Run for the hills!!!
Probably some black box from an old satellite.
IIt's a lemon...
SPACEBALLS!
Its from planet Lemonhead.
Excellent! You are on point – that's exactly what it looks like.
You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.
It's Happy Fun Ball!!
HAHAHA!!! Good call!
An irrigation float used in a tank as shown in link. Used to irrigate crops. maybe this one developed a leak so they chucked it. Or maybe the kids used if for a modified soccer match.
http://www.zelmeroz.com/album_rail/qld/lz_fm2004/lz_1658.jpg
Actually, it's probably just a piece of a disintegrated satellite.
I heard that people from Africa had big balls but this isn't normal (is it?)
do not open it!!!! listen to me!!!
It's a double sided metal booby.
It's part of Barak Obamas plan to destroy the U.S. conservative values!!!!!
Just an old fashioned lunchbox.
FOX NEWS..... A sign sent from the one true Lord Jesus Christ....