Scientists have released an analysis of meteorite fragments collected after a collision with Earth near an asteroid in 2008. They show that the parent asteroid was giant, and the results suggest that special, water-holding type asteroids may be larger and may have different mineral compositions than previously thought. The study …
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[Note: This post is an updated 2020 version of the viewing guide I wrote for a previous Geminid shower.] If you’re looking for a way to look amazing while cooling your butt together, am I doing a meteor shower for you: Geminids! This year (2020), the annual fountain December 13/14, …
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On Wednesday night, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) south of the Tasmanian coast of Australia, the explorers were aboard. Investigator Witness something surprising. At 9:21 pm local time, a bright green meteor appeared in the sky before Tasman crashed into the sea – it disappeared from view in a matter …
Read More »The Hamburg meteorite was recovered less than two days after it landed on a frozen lake in Michigan. Image: Field Museum Quick recovery retrieval and analysis Releases a meteorite that fell on a frozen lake in Michigan two years ago Main role These rocks were played Delivered basic building blocks …
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(Newser) – When the door of a show in the sky closes, another one opens, and with the comet Neowise beginning to fade, two sets of meteor showers are ready to fill that space. If the weather holds up, space enthusiasts should be able to catch a glimpse of the …
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