Directory of Meteorites Resources

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A Meteorite is a fragment of rock (often with a very high metallic content) that has its origins in outer space.

Resources in This Category

• Lunar Meteorites

  http://meteorites.wustl.edu/lunar/moon_meteorites.htm
  Focuses on meteorites and meteoroids that came from the moon, including how they get here, how their source is determined, types, chemistry, catalog of all verified finds, and other resources.

• Mars Meteorites

  http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/snc/
  Jet Propulsion Laboratory's catalog of worldwide meteorite finds identified as originating from the planet Mars.

• Meteorite

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteorite
  Information from Wikipedia on these objects originating from outer space that have survived an impact with the Earth's surface.

• Meteorite Central

  http://www.meteoritecentral.com/
  General information on meteorites, meteroids, and related topics; glossary; current news; and links to science sites, dealers, and educational sites.

• Meteorite Collector

  http://www.meteoritecollector.org/
  Russ Finney exhibits his collection of meteorites and offers resources, sample classification information and useful reference materials for the amateur and scientific collector.

• Meteorite Identification (Gone Wrong)

  http://meteorite-identification.com/
  Focus on the misidentification of meteorites, with numerous examples from news media and the Internet.

• Meteorite Pictures

  http://www.meteorite-pictures.org/
  Provides meteorite photographs designed to be a resource for scientists, collectors and enthusiasts, grouped into galleries based upon their classification.

• Meteorite Preservation and Repair

  http://www.meteoritemarket.com/preserv.htm
  Complete, concise instructions for preserving meteorites in collections.

• Meteorite.fr - All about Meteorites

  http://www.meteorite.fr/en/news/
  Topics include origins and classification of meteorites, historical impacts, and news about recent finds and the specimens market.

• Meteorites and Their Properties

  http://meteorites.lpl.arizona.edu/
  Online version of a book of the same title by David A. Kring. English and Spanish.

• Meteorites Australia

  http://www.meteorites.com.au/
  List of meteorites found in the country, with many photos. Includes glossary of terms, information on meteorite identification and classification, and details of specimens for sale.

• Nevada Meteorites

  http://www.nevadameteorites.com/
  Map, photos, and other information about meteorites recovered in Nevada and adjacent states.

• New England Meteoritical Services

  http://www.meteorlab.com/METEORLAB2001dev/Open1.htm
  Provides general background information on meteorites for students, educators and collectors.

• Niger Meteorite Recon

  http://www.niger-meteorite-recon.de/en/start.htm
  Illustrated reports, photo gallery from meteorite expeditions undertaken in the Sahara desert of North Africa.

• Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Gallery

  http://www.monnigmuseum.tcu.edu/
  Primer on meteorites, photos of the museum collection situated on the campus of Texas Christian University in Forth Worth, Texas, and visitor information.

• Smithsonian Institution Division of Meteorites

  http://mineralsciences.si.edu/collections/meteorites.htm
  Information about the types and identification of meteorites, with recommended books on the topic.

• The Meteoritical Society

  http://www.meteoriticalsociety.org/
  Professional research society promoting the science of meteoritics. Includes educational materials on meteorites, lunar samples, space dust, and related topics; newsletters; journal information; and links.

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