Space dust

Part of Hall of Meteorites.

B.4.2. Space dust hero

Some meteorites are made primarily of tiny particles of dust—from our solar system and beyond.

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Exhibit Kainsaz Fell September 13, 1937, Muslyumov, Tatarstan Republic, Russia Exhibit cMurchison (AMNH 4377) September 28, 1969, Victoria, Australia Exhibit Orgueil Similar to the Sun Exhibit Weldona The matrix of a meteorite often contains metals, predominantly iron. Exhibit Barratta The matrix of a meteorite often contains metals, predominantly iron. Exhibit Mighei The matrix of some meteorites contains relatively high levels of carbon compounds. Exhibit Olivenza he matrix of some meteorites contains relatively high levels of carbon compounds.