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Links and References
| If you would like to learn more about meteorites and
meteoritics, there are several great educational and scientific sites on the
web, provided by universities and institutions,
scientists and private collectors, that we would like to recommend for your further studies.
Just click on the hyperlinks below - they will take you deeper
into the most fascinating world of meteorites and meteoritics. In addition,
we would like to recommend some selected publications - books
and periodicals that are indispensable for any further study of meteorites and meteoritics.
Without the wealth of information provided by these excellent
sources, it would not have been possible to create the educational
parts of our website. |
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Links
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The
Meteoritical Society The Meteoritical Society is devoted to the study of meteorites
and their relation to the
origin and history of the solar system. In fact, it is the
organization that approves new meteorites and meteorite names. |
The
Meteoritical Bulletin This is another website provided
by the Meteoritical Society. It comprises the listings of newly recognized
and reclassified meteorites, as accepted by the Nomenclature Committee of
the Meteoritical Society. |
Martian
Meteorites A comprehensive site about martian
meteorites and related topics, provided by Ron Baalke, Jet Propulsion
Laboratory, NASA. It lists all known martian meteorites and contains a
wealth of links about Mars and martian meteorites - highly recommended! |
Lunar
Meteorites A great site about lunar
meteorites, created by Randy L. Korotev, Departement of Earth and
Planetary Sciences, Washington University. It contains a list of all known lunar meteorites, as well as a wealth of
information about related topics. |
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David
Weir's Meteorite Studies
Another comprehensive site
about meteorites. With the help of pictures from his private collection,
David Weir introduces us into the systematic classification of meteorites
through photographs. One of the best educational sites on the web!
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Meteorite
Central
Meteorite Central is a community site, providing basic
information about meteorites, a lot of related links, and an
interesting news section. Besides that, it is the home of the
Meteorite Mailing List, a most useful forum for everyone who is
interested in meteorites.
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Periodicals
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Meteoritics
& Planetary Science Meteoritics &
Planetary Science, also known as MAPS, is the official monthly
journal of the Meteoritical Society. It contains articles on major
topics in planetary science and meteoritics, written by scientists
from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines including astronomy,
chemistry, geology, physics, and biology. Once in a year, MAPS also
publishes the Meteoritical Bulletin. Medium to
advanced content. Highly recommended for any serious study of
meteoritics and planetary science! |
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Meteorite
- Quarterly Magazine The Meteorite magazine is
an international quarterly on meteorites and meteoritics.
Its feature article topics include meteorite collecting and collections, scientific
research, new falls and finds, asteroids, craters, tektites, historical
events, new discoveries, and more. Please visit the Meteorite website to
get a sneak preview of the current issue. Beginner
to medium content. If you like hiqh-quality pictures of meteorites
and thin sections, Meteorite should be the magazine of your
choice!
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Books
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Grady, Monica M.:
Catalogue of Meteorites
5th edition (August 2000) With
more than 22,500 records, this is the one and only complete
catalogue of all authenticated meteorites that have been
recognized up to December 1999, including those from Antarctica
and the hot deserts. It is accompanied by a CD-ROM, including a
complete, fully searchable database. A must for serious collectors and
scientists. Usually available through bookstores or
online through Amazon.com.
Price: $150.00 |
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McSween, Harry Y.:
Meteorites and Their Parent Planets
2nd edition (March 1999) A
most fascinating book that is suitable for beginners and advanced
collectors. It provides an engrossing overview of a highly
interdisciplinary field - the study of meteorites and their origins
within our solar system. If you are interested in how we know that
some meteorites actually are pieces of Vesta, Mars, or the Moon,
this book is a must read! Usually available through
bookstores or online through Amazon.com.
Price: $29.95 |
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Norton, O. Richard:
Rocks from Space
2nd edition (March 1998) A popular,
nontechnical introduction to meteorites, asteroids, comets, and
impact craters. It also contains some most interesting chapters
about the discovery and recovery of the largest iron meteorites as well
as most fascinating portraits of famous meteorite hunters, such as
Harvey H. Nininger and Bob Haag. Very suitable for the beginner and a most inspiring
lecture for the advanced collector. Usually available
through bookstores or online through Amazon.com.
Price: $32.00
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