I just obtained my first three meteorites! It's amazing. Just last week I didn't know ordinary people could obtain meteorites. I thought that they were just for the very rich or the very lucky (who happened to be at the right place and the right time when a meteorite fell). With the internet, ingenuity, and the help of a small but very dedicated group of scientists, meteorite hunters, and hobbyists; meteorites have become much more widely available. These are the first three I've added to my collection. I have several more on their way, but I can barely contain my excitement with these. I love holding them in my hands and thinking about their origins in outer space.
My very first meteorite is called "Vaca Muerta". That means "Dead Cow" in Spanish. What can I say? You know I have to start things off with something colorful and peculiar. Here are some links to my collection in the Encyclopedia of Meteorites. You'll have to scroll down to "Noel Darlucio Pura" to see my actual pictures.
Vaca Muerta:
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/index.php?code=24142
Sikhote-Alin:
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/index.php?code=23593
NWA 869:
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/index.php?code=31890
My meteorite collection:
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meteor/MetBullFindphoto.php?credit=Noel+Darlucio+Pura
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