Meteorite Collection (page 4)

North America, USA, Meteor Crater near Winslow, Arizona

METEORITE, 1939. E. P. Henderson of the Smithsonian Institution inspects a 2, 000
METEORITE, 1939. E.P. Henderson of the Smithsonian Institution inspects a 2, 000 pound fragment of a shooting star discovered in 1903 near Melbourne, Australia. Photograph, 1939

Earth and moon in outer space with rising sun and flying meteorites

A meteor and the Big Dipper in the clear sky on the summit of Mount Kobau, Canada
July 28, 2014 - The Big Dipper and Ursa Major at the end of the backroad on the summit of Mount Kobau, near Osoyoos, British Columbia. A meteor streaks down at left

The ring of debris that may orbit Saturns second-largest moon, Rhea
This artists concept depicts the ring of debris that may orbit Saturns second-largest moon, Rhea. The suggested disk of solid material is exaggerated in density here for clarity

A bolide from the Geminids meteor shower above a setting moon in Mercedes, Argentina
A bolide from the Geminids meteor shower above the setting moon in Mercedes, Argentina

A planetary ring orbits around a blue planet
A planetary ring consisting of moons or moonlets orbit around a blue planet near a large star and blue nebula

An apocalyptic scene showing a gravity caused destruction of a moon

A robotic probe drills into the surface of an asteroid as a meteorite strikes nearby
An unmanned robotic probe drills into the surface of an asteroid as a meteorite strikes nearby creating a plume of super-heated plasma and dust

Close-up view of the Mars meteorite known as Oilean Ruaidh
Close-up view of a meteorite on Mars known as Oilean Ruaidh, taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity. The science team used two tools on Opportunitys arm

The Bolivian Amazon
September 13, 2002 - An 8-kilometer (5-mile) wide crater of possible impact origin is shown in this view of an isolated part of the Bolivian Amazon from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission

A faraway solar system where planets and asteroids circle around two suns
This artists illustration depicts a faraway solar system like our own, except for one big difference. Planets and asteroids circle around not one, but two suns

Space scene inspired by the novels of Stephen Baxter

The Geminids meteor shower streaks across the clear sky above Yunnan province of China. This image is a composite result of wide-angle photo sequence taken from 3 hours before dwan on December 14

Image of an asteroid

Galileo spacecraft discovering asteroid 243 Ida and its moon, Dactyl
Galileo spacecraft discovering the first asteroid moon, Dactyl, orbiting the asteroid 243 Ida in the universe. It was the first time a moon was discovered orbiting an asteroid

Artists concept of a distant hypothetical solar system
This artists concept depicts a distant hypothetical solar system, similar in age to our own. Looking inward from the systems outer fringes, a ring of dusty debris can be seen, and within it

Astronaut exploring an asteroid in outer space

A meteor crossing the Milky Way, Miramar, Argentina
A fragmenting meteor crossing the Milky Way at dawn, Miramar, Argentina

Illustration of an asteroid in outer space

Vision of a black hole destroying a sun

Mining colony on an asteroid

View of the universe and planets as seen from a distant moon

A view of two moons and meteroites from a passenger aircraft window

The impact of an asteroid or comet in the Sahara Desert
November 29, 2005 - The impact of an asteroid or comet several hundred million years ago, according to scientists, left scars in the landscape that are still visible in this International Space

An asteroid hits a moon near to this planet out in the cosmos

Asteroid 243 Ida
This view of the asteroid 243 Ida is a mosaic of five image frames acquired by the Galileo spacecraft. Ida is the second asteroid ever encountered by a spacecraft

Venus
September 23, 1996 - This global view of the surface of Venus is centered at 90 degrees east longitude. Magellan synthetic aperture radar mosaics from the three eight-month cycles of Magellan radar

Artists concept of Meteor Crater, Arizona, USA

A meteorite impact crater in the northern Arizona desert of the United States
Meteor Crater, also known as Barringer Crater, is one of the youngest and best-preserved impact craters on Earth. The crater formed roughly 50, 000 years ago when a 30-meter-wide

A bright bolide meteor breaking up as it enters the atmosphere
April 25, 2013 - A bright bolide meteor breaking up as it enters the atmosphere under the light of a full moon

Spider Crater, Western Australia
The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on the Terra satellite captured this image of Spider Crater sprawled across the arid landscape of western Australias

Artists depiction of a large meteor entering Earths atmosphere
An artists depiction of a large meteor entering Earths atmosphere and about to impact in a mountainous area

A bright sporadic meteor in the patagonic skies of Somuncura, Argentina
A bright sporadic meteor crossing Orion in the dark patagonic skies of Somuncura, Argentina

Artists concept of Deep Impacts Encounter with Comet Tempel 1

Tenoumer Crater in Mauritania
January 24, 2008 - Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on the Terra satellite captured this image of Tenoumer Crater in Mauritania

A massive asteroid belt in orbit around a star the same age and size as our Sun
This artists concept shows a massive asteroid belt in orbit around a star the same age and size as our Sun. Evidence for this possible belt was discovered by the Spitzer Space Telescope when it

Delicate green crystals sprinkled throughout the core of a pair of colliding galaxies
This artists concept shows delicate green crystals sprinkled throughout the core of a pair of colliding galaxies. The white spots represent a thriving population of stars of all sizes and ages

A boat moored near an icy stone in a lake against starry sky, Finland
A boat moored near an icy stone in a lake against starry sky, moon and falling meteorites, Finland

Tranquil lake against starry sky, moon and falling meteorite, Finland

Rising moon over ocean and boulders against starry sky and falling meteorites

F-16C Fighting Falcon flying above Arizonas Meteor Crater. The F-16C Fighting Falcon is the flagship of the 310th Fighter Squadron Top Hats

An eye-shaped nebula and ring of glowing debris around a planetary system
An eye-shaped nebula, the remains of a star forming molecular cloud that is being torn apart by the supergiant at its center

Large grey meteorite in the universe full of stars

Artists concept of an early Earth impact
A molten, infant Earth is impacted by an object about 10 miles in diameter, releasing 200 million times as much energy as the largest manmade explosion

Planet Earth and its moon in outer space against star field, falling meteorites and Sun

A young, hypothetical planet around a cool star
This artists conception shows a young, hypothetical planet around a cool star. A soupy mix of potentially life-forming chemicals can be seen pooling around the base of the jagged rocks

Tranquil lake against starry sky, moon and falling meteorites, Russia
Tranquil lake and trees against starry sky, moon and falling meteorites, Moscow region, Russia

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Meteorites: From Barringer Crater to Muonionalusta-Kirunu Norbotten" Did you know that the Barringer Meteor crater, located east of Flagstaff, Arizona, USA, stretches an impressive 3/4 mile wide? This colossal impact site serves as a reminder of the immense power and beauty of meteorites. Meteorolites and meteorites have fascinated scientists for centuries. These extraterrestrial rocks hold valuable clues about our universe's origins and composition. Take the Nakhla meteorite, for example - it fell in Egypt in 1911 and provided crucial insights into Martian geology. Ever wondered what a slice of Canyon Diablo meteorite looks like? Its mesmerizing patterns reveal its cosmic journey through space before crashing onto Earth. Similarly, Masjid Al Haram in Mecca houses fragments from various celestial bodies that have captivated believers for generations. Travel back billions of years to Early Precambrian Earth when meteor showers were more frequent than today. These fiery spectacles left their mark on ancient rock formations worldwide; one such engraving depicts a stunning meteor fireball etched into stone. The Hoba West meteorite deserves special mention due to its colossal size - weighing over 60 tons. Discovered in Namibia, this iron giant remains one of the largest single pieces ever found on Earth. For those interested in chemistry, the Murchison CM2 carbonaceous chondrite is a treasure trove. This remarkable specimen contains organic compounds that shed light on life's building blocks within our solar system. Imagine encountering a Tyrannosaurus rex during prehistoric times - now picture it under an awe-inspiring shower of meteors streaking across the sky. An artist's impression brings this thrilling scene to life while reminding us how these celestial events shaped our planet's history. Delving deeper into specific examples like Muonionalusta-Kirunu Norbotten in Sweden, we discover a cross-section of the meteorite.