29 November 2011

The Latest Worldwide Meteor/Meteorite News 29NOV2011

'Extra-terrestrial' matter sent for tests
Times of India
When a meteoroid enters the atmosphere, pressure causes the body to heat up and emit light, thus forming a fireball, also known as a meteor or shooting star. The term bolide refers to either an extraterrestrial body that collides with the earth, ... [Appears to be a hoax; Dehli, India 27NOV2011 meteor/meteorite hoax]




Scotland Courier
The section of meteorite that will now be joining Dundee's collections. By Jonathan Watson Leisure and Culture Dundee has been revealed as the successful bidder for a piece of the Strathmore Meteorite, which recently came up for auction in Edinburgh ...





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