This course aims to teach learners about meteorites and their significance in understanding life on Earth. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify different types of meteorites, understand their origins, and analyze their composition. The course covers topics such as meteorite falls, fireball observation, meteorite recovery, and the collection of meteorites in Antarctica. The teaching method involves lectures and visual aids to enhance understanding. This course is intended for individuals interested in astronomy, geology, or space science.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Today's talk
Weight of ex-terrestrial material fall each year
Meteorite vs Interplanetary dust
Weight of meteorite fall each day
Terminology
Meteorite falls
Fireball observation Meteorites recovery
Meteorites collected in Antarctica
Antarctic meteorites
Origins of meteorites
Martian meteorite
Types of meteorites
Carbon content of carbonaceous chondrites
Soluble organics detected in meteorites
Isotopic composition
Messengers from outer space: Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's a meteorite!
Taught by
Earth Sciences at Royal Holloway
