Meteoritics
Meteoritics is the scientific study of meteorites, which are fragments of asteroids or other celestial bodies that survive their passage through Earth's atmosphere and land on the surface of the planet. Meteoritics involves the analysis and classification of meteorites to better understand the composition, age, and origin of these extraterrestrial materials. Researchers in this field examine the physical, chemical, and mineralogical properties of meteorites to gain insights into the formation and evolution of the solar system. Studies in meteoritics also contribute to our understanding of planetary formation and the history of the cosmos.
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