Lunar Meteorites
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.
Institute of Meteoritics, University of New Mexico
Information about the institute, including its research, laboratory capabilities and museum collection, with educational activities for teachers and advice on "Do you think you might have found a meteorite?".
Meteorite Identification (Gone Wrong)
Focus on the misidentification of meteorites, with numerous examples from news media and the Internet.
Meteorites and Their Properties
Comprehensive information about where meteorites come from, where they are found and the composition of the many different types.
Buckyballs Can Come from Outer Space
Study shows that fullerenes originating outside of the solar system arrive to Earth intact in carbon-rich meteorites.
Meteorite-list -- Meteorite Discussion Forum
Active mailing list for discussion of rocks from space, with archives of several year' messages.
Dave's Space Junk
Information about the Holbrook (Arizona) meteorite strewn field, including a picture gallery.
Meteorites from Mars
Offers science results, images and curation information on a collection at NASA.
Meteorites from Antarctica
Images and investigation reports on the collection of meteorites found in Antarctica, with instructions on how to obtain samples for analysis.
Meteorite Preservation and Repair
Complete, concise instructions for preserving meteorites in collections.
Boggy Creek Collection of Meteorite Finds
Promotes the sale, collection, trading and auction of samples of rocks thought to be meteorites. Includes analytical data and photomicrographs.
The Meteorite Express
Information on meteorite collecting and meteor shower viewing.
Graham's Meteorites
A Canadian collector's site about meteorites and meteorite hunting.
Meteorite Studies
Systematic classification through photographs.
Mars Meteorites
Jet Propulsion Laboratory's catalog of worldwide meteorite finds identified as originating from the planet Mars.
Arizona Meteorites
Catalog of meteorites found in this state, including map of fall locations. For each find, there is a picture and description, including meteorite type, weight, and date and circumstances of discovery.
Meteorite.fr - All about Meteorites
Topics include origins and classificaiton of meteorites, historical impacts, and news about recent finds and the specimens market.
Meteorite Central
General information on meteorites, meteroids, and related topics; glossary; current news; and links to science sites, dealers, and educational sites.
Meteorite Metal
Offers introduction to meteorite metallography and images from personal collection.
Meteorites Australia
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.
Meteorites Wanted
Offers identification and analysis of meteorite finds. Includes introduction to types of meteorites and a guide to "meteorite wrongs" (rocks mistakenly thought to be meteorites).
The Meteoritical Society
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.
Smithsonian Institution Division of Meteorites
Information about the types and identification of meteorites, with recommended books on the topic.
Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Gallery
Primer on meteorites, photos of the museum collection situated on the campus of Texas Christian University in Forth Worth, Texas, and visitor information.
Nevada Meteorites
Map, photos, and other information about meteorites recovered in Nevada and adjacent states.
Niger Meteorite Recon
Illustrated reports, photo gallery from meteorite expeditions undertaken in the Sahara desert of North Africa.
Arctic Asteroid!
A review of the Tagish Lake Meteorite. Background, new specimens, images, and glossary.
Antarctic Meteorite Recovery Expedition 2001
An account of the ANSMET expedition in search of meteorites in Antarctica.
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