I need to find out who to contact about identifying a meteorite. The only problem is that the one I have is rare. There is quite a bit of fraud when it comes to identifying, believe it or not. I know all the basics of who I should take it to, look at websites etc. I need someone who knows exactly what to do, thanks.
2007-02-17 16:13:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Hi. There are experts on this matter but I would suggest the nearest Museum of Science. : http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?s=meteorite&gwp=13
2007-02-17 16:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest calling the astonomy department of the nearest university, or the university's telescope if it has one. I have done that near Toronto (U. of T.; David Dunlap Observatory). Someone there is always delighted to take down your observations and investigate. You will get credit for being first caller.
2007-02-18 00:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by Rob S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, take it to the astronomy or geology department of a nearby university...my geology professor used to get calls about this all the time, and most of them turned out not to be meteorlites...
2007-02-18 01:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take it to the geology department. They will give you an honest answer. Or, you could take it to a meteorologist! Ha Ha!
2007-02-18 02:10:38 · answer #4 · answered by Tikimaskedman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the geology dept of a museum or unviersity.
2007-02-18 00:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by kwilfort 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋