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HOW TO HANDLE METEORITES

AUTHOR Dr. Marc Fries LAST UPDATED 12/16/2019 @ 3:34 PM

First and foremost, meteorites are not harmful to humans or to any terrestrial life. Meteorite handling procedures are designed to protect the meteorite from terrestrial contamination and alteration, not to protect people from meteorites. The goal of proper meteorite handling is to minimize harm to the meteorites to preserve their scientific and aesthetic qualities. First and foremost, meteorites are not harmful to humans or to any terrestrial life. Meteorite handling procedures are designed to protect the meteorite from terrestrial contamination and alteration, not to protect people from meteorites. The goal of proper meteorite handling is to minimize harm to the meteorites to preserve their scientific and aesthetic qualities.

WHAT TO DO

Keep the meteorite clean and dry. You can place it in a zip-lock bag to offer it a measure of protection against atmospheric humidity. Moisture absorption packages are beneficial as well. If you use one of these, place it in the bag but keep it out of direct contact with the meteorite. Keep the meteorite wrapped in aluminum foil, place a dessicant package in the bag with it, and keep it sealed. Collect and handle meteorites using clean gloves, tongs, or new aluminum foil. Common, household aluminum foil is a reasonable and inexpensive means to handle meteorites. Simply tear a fresh piece of foil off of the roll and pick up the meteorite with it. You can keep the foil wrapped around the meteorite indefinitely.

WHAT NOT TO DO

Try not to handle any freshly fallen meteorites with your bare hands! Oils and microbes from your skin will slowly degrade the surface of a meteorite, dulling the fusion crust, contaminating the meteorite, and promoting rust. The contamination aspect is especially important for carbonaceous meteorites and other uncommon types. The Meteoritical Society / Collections & Repositories https://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/MetBullAddresses.php?grp=country There are numerous institutions from all around the world who are currently accepting and analyzing meteorite finds. For the complete list of organizations, go to:

WHAT ABOUT NASA?

Your contribution will be greatly appreciated by these organizations and the broader scientific community. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated by these organizations and the broader scientific community. NASA's meteorite analysis assets are currently fully engaged and cannot accommodate publically-acquired specimens. Please send your specimen to one of the collections or repositories listed on the Meteoritical Society website (the link above).

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