Fallen Stars: All about Meteorites
By Doug Bradstreet. Meteorites are some of the most sought after, misunderstood, and difficult to find relics from the beginning of our solar system. This presentation will describe general meteorite classifications, important and historical finds, scientific studies, and will include actual samples to help people understand the world of meteorites. Identifying meteorites is done incorrectly almost 95% of the time and this discussion will help in correctly identifying what truly is a meteorite.
The talk will include images of some of the most famous of meteorites, along with an extensive collection of rare and unusual meteorites to view in person. Can you imagine holding a piece of the moon in the palm of your hand? Now you don't have to as specimens of Lunar and Martian meteorites will be on display, along with the most visually documented meteorite ever recorded in human history, the Chelyabinsk meteorite that exploded over Russia in February of this year. Come and experience the universe in a whole new way.
| Fallen Stars: All about Meteorites |
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