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6 things learned about Earth from meteorites and comets
Comets and meteorites aren’t just space rocks; they’re a window into the history of Earth and have plenty to teach about the planet’s formation.
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Queensland Museum acquires rare meteorite
Initially mistaken for a gold nugget, this rare dendritic trolite-irons meteorite is one of only five specimens known worldwide and it’s the biggest, weighing in at 15.3 kg.
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Halloween meteorite found on outback WA farm
A 1.15kg meteorite that hit a farm in outback Western Australia on 31 October has been recovered with minimum contamination.
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Meteor strike reported off Queensland coast
Reports of a bright flash and a loud boom in Central Queensland last night have prompted speculation of a meteor strike.
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What tiny meteorites can tell us about the ancient sky
Hunting for meteorites in the vast Pilbara is hard work, but even a tiny speck can tell us a great deal about the sky billions of years ago.
Science & Environment
Searching for space rocks
Planetary geologist Phil Bland explains how to find a meteorite that’s fallen to Earth.
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World’s largest asteroid impact found in Australia
A 300 million-year-old impact zone from dual asteroid strikes has been found in outback Australia
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Amateurs can track meteorites with iPhones
Armchair astronomers can now gather important meteorite data using their smartphones.
Science & Environment
Meteorite craters in Australia
Australia bears the scars of more than 30 major asteroid impacts, of the 176 worldwide.