Meteor/Meteorite News - 3SEP09

Using technology to solve mysteries UB Reporter Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:43 PM PDT The fist-sized hunk of metal or stone found on an Iowa railroad track could have been extraterrestrial, a fragment of the Estherville meteorite that had fallen to Earth from space in May of 1879. If so, the nugget would qualify as a precious object, rare and expensive. Meteorite mystery Lancaster Online Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:36 PM PDT If you live in the Bird-in-Hand area, especially if you live on a farm, be prepared for a man to knock on your front door. He'll ask if he can check out your property. Maybe after the crops are harvested.He's looking for rocks.Not just any rocks. Meteorites. From outer space.Meteorites that ... University at Buffalo Reporter Using technology to solve mysteries University at Buffalo Reporter On one well-known collector's Web site, a half-ounce chunk of the meteorite is listed for $964. So with hopes high, the owner of the fist-sized find sent a ...