Congratulations!
You are one of the lucky few who get to hold a piece of the early solar system! The meteorite you now own is a leftover remnant from the processes that formed all of the planets and moons and is over 4 billion years old!
What you now have is what is called an "ordinary chondrite." It is a humble name with profound implications. Originally found in the desert of Morocco, this specimen has been left unchanged from the time of its creation in the early accretion disk from which the solar system formed. Think of it like a leftover Lego!
Explore the links below to learn more about this cosmic treasure!
Explore the science and history behind some of the earliest building blocks of our solar system!
The base of the name "chondrite" is rooted in the tiny spheres of matter called "chondrules." Explore the science behind their formation!
Learn about the early forces and processes that created all that we call our solar system!
