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Meteorites
What Are Meteorites?
What Are Meteorites?
Rocks which were once part of planets or large asteroids.
Identifying Meteorites
Meteorite Identification:
Step one in identifying a possible meteorite is the magnet test.
Collecting Meteorites
Collecting Meteorites:
Tips and guidance from an avid collector and meteorite professional.
Hunting Meteorites
Hunting Meteorites:
A meteorite hunter must be resourceful, observant and patient.
Mars Meteorites
Mars Meteorites:
Interesting iron meteorites found by Mars rovers.
Impactites
What are Impactites?
Learn about the interesting rocks found at impact sites.
Stony Iron Meteorites
Stony Iron Meteorites:
Are divided into two groups: pallasites and mesosiderites.
Value of Meteorites
How Much Are Meteorites Worth?
Value ranges from $0.50 to $1,000 a gram.
Largest Meteorite
World's Largest Meteorite:
Hoba, in Namibia, is the record - 66 tons of iron!
Iron Meteorites
Iron Meteorites:
The Widmanstätten Pattern is in all iron meteorites.
Stone Meteorites
Stone Meteorites:
Are the most common type of meteorites called Chondrites.
Meteorite Types
Meteorite Types and Classification:
Three main types: iron, stone,stony iron.
Australia Impact Site
Second Largest Impact Site in Australia:
A buried 80 km wide asteroid impact site.
Meteorites
Meteors, Meteorites, Fireballs!
What are those bright streaks in the night sky?
Meteorite News
Images of Possible Two-Asteroid Collision
: "NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured the first...
Did an Impact Cause the Younger Dryas Extinctions?
: In about 12,900 years ago, large animals such...
Small Asteroid to Pass Near Earth on Oct 12th
: "A small asteroid will fly past Earth early...
Examining the Moon's Surface Complexity and History
: "The moon's surface is more complex than previously...
Mars Rover to Investigate Possible Meteorite
: "Images that NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity took...
Did Two Impacts Cause the Dinosaur Extinction?
: The Chicxulub Crater is the impact site most...
