Science
Meteorite hunters: how we found the first bit of UK space rock in over 30 years – The Conversation UK
The hunt for the space rock involved a few bits of sheep poo before the real meteorite was found.
Wednesday 3 March started just like every other day in 2021. We were working from home. But by mid-afternoon, our colleague Luke had told us to pack our bags and fill our petrol tanks, just in case we got the OK to go on a meteorite hunt.
Four days earlier, a fireball had been spotted flying through the skies in the south of England. The flash had been captured on local peoples doorbell video cameras. It was particularly bright a sign that meteorites might be waiting to be found.
A piece of rock…
-
Noosa News23 hours agoReubhan Ralph identified as man behind terrifying childcare centre incident in Peregian Springs on the Sunshine Coast
-
General22 hours agoPolice say new leads being pursued after baby’s body found in Alexander Heights stormwater drain
-
Noosa News21 hours agoPolice charge second man over alleged assault in Gold Coast car seller on Facebook’s Marketplace
-
Noosa News21 hours agoBail bid delayed for attempted murder-accused girl in Ipswich