Vesta and extensively melted asteroids: Why HED meteorites are probably not from Vesta
John T. Wasson Earth and Planetary Science Letters Volume 381, 1 November 2013, Pages 138–146 DOI: 10.1016/j.epsl.2013.09.002 Available online 25 September 2013 LINK
Unique chemistry of a diamond-bearing pebble from the Libyan Desert Glass strewnfield, SW Egypt: Evidence for a shocked comet fragment
Jan D. Kramers, Marco A.G. Andreoli, Maria Atanasova, Georgy A. Belyanin, David L. Block, Chris Franklyn, Chris Harris, Mpho Lekgoathi, Charles S. Montross, Tshepo Ntsoane, Vittoria Pischedda, Patience Segonyane, K.S. (Fanus) Viljoen, Johan E. Westraadt…
R-chondrite bulk-chemical compositions and diverse oxides: Implications for parent
Isa J, Rubin AE and Wassona JT Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta Volume 124, 1 January 2014, Pages 131–151 doi:10.1016/j.gca.2013.09.018 LINK
A Transmission Electron Microscopy Study of Presolar Spinel
A Transmission Electron Microscopy Study of Presolar Spinel Zega TJ, Nittler LR, Gyngard F, Alexander CMO’D, Stroud RM and Ernst K. Zinner EK Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta Volume 124, 1 January 2014, Pages 152–169 DOI:…
Morphology and crystal structures of solar and premolar Al2O3 in unequilibrated ordinary chondrites
Morphology and crystal structures of solar and premolar Al2O3 in unequilibrated ordinary chondrites Takigawa A, Tachibana S, Huss GR, Nagashima K, Makide K, Krot AN and Nagahara H Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta Volume 124, 1…
Biomass preservation in impact melt ejecta
Martins Z, Price MC, Goldman N, Sephton MA and Burchell MJ (2013) Nature Geoscience 6, 1045–1049 (2013) doi:10.1038/ngeo1930 LINK (abstract)
A re-evaluation of the Mn-Cr systematics of olivine from the angrite meteorite D’Orbigny using Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry
McKibbin SJ, Ireland TR, Amelin Y, Holden P and Sugiura N Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta Volume 123, 15 December 2013, Pages 181–194 DOI: 10.1016/j.gca.2013.09.001 LINK
Processing of meteoritic organic materials as a possible analog of early molecular evolution in planetary environments
Sandra Pizzarello, Stephen K. Davidowski, Gregory P. Holland, and Lynda B. Williams Published online before print September 9, 2013, doi: 10.1073/pnas.1309113110 PNAS September 24, 2013 vol. 110 no. 39 15614-15619 PDF-LINK Supporting information Significance The…
Oral history interview with H.H. Nininger , January 28, 1976
AUDIO source and extra information (Northern Arizona University) (104 min.) FLAGSTAFF PUBLIC LIBRARY ORAL HISTORY PROJECT H.H. Nininger Interview number NAU.OH.28.34 H.H. Nininger, who is a meteor specialist and who lives in the Sedona area….
In situ Observation of D-rich Carbonaceous Globules Embedded in NWA 801 CR2 chondrite
Hashiguchi M, Kobayashi S and Yurimoto H Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta Volume 122, 1 December 2013, Pages 306–323 DOI: 10.1016/j.gca.2013.08.007 LINK
Chromium Valences in Ureilite Olivine and Implications for Ureilite Petrogenesis
Goodrich CA, Sutton SR, Wirick S and Jercinovic MJ (in press) Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta Volume 122, 1 December 2013, Pages 280–305 [doi:10.1016/j.gca.2013.08.003] LINK
Towards an Understanding of the Fall Circumstances of the Hoba Meteorite
Beech M. Earth, Moon, and Planets November 2013, Volume 111, Issue 1-2, pp 15-30 LINK
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Correlated Petrologic and Mg-Isotopic Studies of an Unusual Igneous Fragment in the Paris CM Chondrite
Caillet Komorowski, C.; Mostefaoui, S.; Boudouma, O.; Godard, G.; Fialin, M. 76th Annual Meeting of the Meteoritical Society, held July 29-August 7, 2013 in Edmonton, Canada. Published in Meteoritics and Planetary Science Supplement, id.5199 PDF…
The oxygen isotope evolution of parent body aqueous solutions as recorded by multiple carbonate generations in the Lonewolf Nunataks 94101 CM2 carbonaceous chondrite
M.R. Lee, M.R. Sofe, P. Lindgren, N.A. Starkey, I.A. Franchi Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta Volume 121, 15 November 2013, Pages 452–466 Available online 19 July 2013 OPEN ACCESS LINK Abstract The CM2 carbonaceous chondrite LON…
Hydrogen Isotopes in Lunar Volcanic Glasses and Melt Inclusions Reveal a Carbonaceous Chondrite Heritage
A.E. Saal et al. Published Online May 9 2013 Science 14 June 2013: Vol. 340 no. 6138 pp. 1317-1320 DOI: 10.1126/science.1235142 LINK Water is perhaps the most important molecule in the solar system, and determining…
The classification of CM and CR chondrites using bulk H, C and N abundances and isotopic compositions
Alexander CMO’D, Howard KT, Bowden R and Fogel ML (in press) Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta DOI: 10.1016/j.gca.2013.05.019 Volume 123, 15 December 2013, Pages 244–260 Available online 25 May 2013 LINK
A TEM INVESTIGATION OF THE FINE GRAINED MATRIX OF THE PARIS CM CHONDRITE
H Leroux, P. Cuvillier, B. Zanda and R. H. Hewins PDF LINK
Hydrogen Isotopic Compositions and Water Contents in Type I Chondrules of Paris CM Chondrite
44th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, held March 18-22, 2013 in The Woodlands, Texas. LPI Contribution No. 1719, p.1560 PDF LINK
Chondrule trace element geochemistry at the mineral scale Emmanuel Jacquet, Olivier Alard, Matthieu Gounelle
Meteoritics and Planetary Science, volume 47, issue 11, 1695-1714, November 2012 arXiv:1502.01847 PDF (full text) LINK
EARLY STAGES OF HYDROTHERMAL ALTERATION IN ANOMALOUS PRIMITIVE CCs NWA 5958 & PARIS
Elmaleh, A.; Zanda, B.; Hewins, R. H.; Göpel, C.; Fieni, C.; Pont, S.; Humayun, M. (09/2012) PDF LINK
The Provenances of Asteroids, and Their Contributions to the Volatile Inventories of the Terrestrial Planets
C. M. O’D. Alexander, R. Bowden, M. L. Fogel, K. T. Howard, C. D. K. Herd, L. R. Nittler Published Online July 12 2012 Science 10 August 2012: Vol. 337 no. 6095 pp. 721-723 DOI:…
Chemical evidence relevant to the origin of the solar system by Harold Urey
speech on 25 June 1964 at 14. Treffen der Nobelpreisträger, Lindau Deutschlandradio, 24.6 MB, 54 min. AUDIO (MP3)
Uranium isotope compositions of the basaltic angrite meteorites and the chronological implications for the early Solar System
Gregory A. Brennecka and Meenakshi Wadhwa NAS 2012 109 (24) 9299-9303; published ahead of print May 30, 2012, doi:10.1073/pnas.1114043109 PDF LINK LINK (Supporting Information) LINK (abstract) Abstract Events occurring within the first 10 million years…
Structure, composition, and location of organic matter in the enstatite chondrite Sahara 97096 (EH3)
Laurette Piani, FrançOis Robert, Olivier Beyssac, Laurent Binet, Michèle Bourot-Denise, Sylvie Derenne, Corentin Le Guillou, Yves Marrocchi, Smail Mostefaoui, Jean-Noel Rouzaud, Aurelien Thomen Meteoritics and Planetary Science 47 Issue 1 pages 8-29 January 2012 PDF…
The Murchison Meteorite Story
John Lovering describes his excitement at seeing the Murchison meteorite and its scientific significance. VIDEO (MP4) Transcript: This particular fragment is one of the pieces of the Murchison meteorite that fell in Victoria in 1969….
Stardust in meteorites
Stardust in meteorites Andrew M. Davis PNAS 2011 108 (48) 19142-19146; published ahead of print November 21, 2011, doi:10.1073/pnas.1013483108 PDF LINK LINK (abstract) Primitive meteorites, interplanetary dust particles, and comets contain dust grains that formed…
Cosmochemical evidence for astrophysical processes during the formation of our solar system
Cosmochemical evidence for astrophysical processes during the formation of our solar system Glenn J. MacPherson and Alan Boss PNAS 2011 108 (48) 19152-19158; published ahead of print November 21, 2011, doi:10.1073/pnas.1110051108 PDF LINK LINK (abstract)…
Météorites des pierres à remonter le temps avec Matthieu Gounelle
A 53-minute interview (12 October 2009) [in French] with astrophysician Matthieu Gounelle, professor at MNHN Paris AUDIO (MP3) – part 1 AUDIO (MP3) – part 2
La chasse aux météorites avec Alain Carion
Ciel & Espace Radio (53 minutes) [in French] AUDIO (MP3) – part 1 AUDIO (MP3) – part 2
Geologist Ted Nield tells us why we should stop worrying and learn to love the meteorite
Science Weekly podcast AUDIO (MP3) INFO
OLD TIME RADIO
OLD TIME RADIO The Meteorite CBS Radio Mystery Theater 1977-78 (11 April 1979, 43:57 min) AUDIO (MP3) INFO Superman – The Meteor from Krypton (7 June 1943) AUDIO (MP3) INFO H.P. Lovecraft’s short story, “The…
Terrestrial planet formation
K. Righter and D. P. O’Brien PNAS 2011 108 (48) 19165-19170; published ahead of print June 27, 2011, doi:10.1073/pnas.1013480108 PDF LINK LINK (Supporting Information)
Laboratory technology and cosmochemistry
Laboratory technology and cosmochemistry Ernst K. Zinner, Frederic Moynier, and Rhonda M. Stroud PNAS 2011 108 (48) 19135-19141; published ahead of print April 15, 2011, doi:10.1073/pnas.1015118108 PDF LINK LINK (abstract) Recent developments in analytical instrumentation…
Establishing a molecular relationship between chondritic and cometary organic solids
George D. Cody, Emily Heying, Conel M. O. Alexander, Larry R. Nittler, A. L. David Kilcoyne, Scott A. Sandford and Rhonda M. Stroud PNAS 2011 108 (48) 19171-19176; published ahead of print April 4, 2011,…
Meteoritical Bulletin updates
- Oued El Hamim 003 (Eucrite)
- Northwest Africa 18237 (Ureilite)
- Northwest Africa 18222 (Ureilite)
- Northwest Africa 18223 (Eucrite)
- Northwest Africa 18205 (H3)
- Northwest Africa 18206 (Eucrite-melt breccia)
- Northwest Africa 18122 (Eucrite)
- Ganq 027 (L3)
- Dalangtan 004 (H3)
- Northwest Africa 18188 (LL3)
- Hammadah al Hamra 348 (Ureilite)
- Gadamis 010 (Angrite)
- Northwest Africa 18184 (CV3)
- Northwest Africa 18180 (H3)
- Northwest Africa 18181 (L3)
- Sabkhat Arryd 002 (Eucrite-pmict)
- Northwest Africa 18183 (Eucrite-melt breccia)
- Yagan 003 (LL3)
- Northwest Africa 18164 (CK3)
- Northwest Africa 18163 (Winonaite)
