Open Directory - Science: Earth Sciences: Geology: Rocks and Minerals: Meteorites
See also: This category in other languages: - The Antarctic Search for Meteorites Program is funded by the Office of Polar Programs of the National Science Foundation and is looking for meteorites in the Transantarctic Mountains. - Promotes the sale, collection, trading and auction of meteorite samples. Includes analytical data. - 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?". - 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. - Jet Propulsion Laboratory's catalog of worldwide meteorite finds identified as originating from the planet Mars. - Information from Wikipedia on these objects originating from outer space that have survived an impact with the Earth's surface. - General information on meteorites, meteroids, and related topics; glossary; current news; and links to science sites, dealers, and educational sites. - Russ Finney exhibits his collection of meteorites and offers resources, sample classification information and useful reference materials for the amateur and scientific collector. - Focus on the misidentification of meteorites, with numerous examples from news media and the Internet. - Provides meteorite photographs designed to be a resource for scientists, collectors and enthusiasts, grouped into galleries based upon their classification. - Complete, concise instructions for preserving meteorites in collections. - Active mailing list for discussion of rocks from space, with archives of several year' messages. - Topics include origins and classification of meteorites, historical impacts, and news about recent finds and the specimens market. - 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. - Online version of a book of the same title by David A. Kring. English and Spanish. - Map, photos, and other information about meteorites recovered in Nevada and adjacent states. - Provides general background information on meteorites for students, educators and collectors. - Illustrated reports, photo gallery from meteorite expeditions undertaken in the Sahara desert of North Africa. - Primer on meteorites, photos of the museum collection situated on the campus of Texas Christian University in Forth Worth, Texas, and visitor information. - Information about the types and identification of meteorites, with recommended books on the topic. - 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.
