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Meteorite of the Month

Alais

March’s Meteorite of the Month is Alais, a carbonaceous chondrite that fell in southern France in 1806. Alais was the first recognized carbonaceous chondrite, and occurred just 3 years after the historic fall at L’Aigle convinced the scientific community that meteorites could, indeed, fall to Earth. On the late afternoon of March 15, 1806, residents [...]

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16 Mar

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16 Mar

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16 Mar

So long as you don't throw it in a volcano... 🌋☄️😆

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16 Mar

This iron #meteorite is mesmerizing - and may hold clues to how #planets form! Support #spacerocks and #scientific #research on #SunDevilGiving Day! http://bit.ly/3mNLAav
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16 Mar

Thanks so much for your support @MishOnMars - it means the world to us!⭐️☄️✨💫

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