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Lunar meteorite

Lunar meteorite on a display stand. This 6-centimetre-long fragment of rock was originally part of a meteor that burnt up in the Earths atmosphere, with the surviving fragments known as meteorites. The meteor in turn was originally part of the Moon, being ejected into space by an impact on the Moons surface. Moon rocks are extremely old compared to Earth rocks, dating from between 4.5 and 3.2 billion years ago. Studying moon rock helps reveal the conditions present in the early solar system when the Moon and Earth were forming. This lunar meteorite, known as Dar al Gani 262 (DAG 262), was found in the Libyan desert on 23 March 1997. It is a 513 gram sample of anorthositic breccia

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© DETLEV VAN RAVENSWAAY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

1900s 1990s 1997 Africa African Early Solar System Earth Science Geological Libya Libyan Lunar Meteoritic Meteoroid Mineral Minerals Moon Rock Planetary Science Sahara Saharan Sample Selenology


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This print showcases a remarkable piece of history, a lunar meteorite resting on a display stand. Measuring just 6 centimeters in length, this fragment of rock originated from a meteor that bravely traversed the Earth's atmosphere before succumbing to its fiery fate. These surviving fragments are known as meteorites and hold invaluable secrets about our celestial neighbors. What makes this particular specimen truly extraordinary is its lunar origin. Once part of the Moon itself, it was forcefully expelled into space by an impact on the Moon's surface. Dating back between 4.5 and 3.2 billion years ago, moon rocks like this one provide scientists with crucial insights into the early solar system and shed light on how both Earth and Moon were formed. Discovered in the Libyan desert on March 23,1997, this lunar meteorite named Dar al Gani 262 (DAG 262) weighs an impressive 513 grams and belongs to anorthositic breccia family—a mineral-rich type of rock formation found within it. As we marvel at this single still life captured in time, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also acknowledge its scientific significance. Through meticulous study and analysis of moon rocks like DAG 262, researchers continue to unravel mysteries surrounding our cosmic origins while deepening our understanding of planetary science and selenology—the study of moons such as ours. (Photo: Science Photo Library)

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