DolanDave Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 There is a space display going on at my work, and I popped over to donate some meteorites, and take a look at the exhibits. The most interesting was the Rock from the Moon collected by Appollo 15 astronauts David Scott, and James Irwin near the crest of the Moons Dune Crater. It weighs approx 3.3 ounces. The rock is a coarse grain lunar basalt, the result of ancient volcanic eruptions on the moon. The rocks pitted surface reflects the impact of tiny meteorites. Its large cavities are called "vugs." They were formed during the eruption. The Appollo astronauts brought back over 1,400 moon rocks, and to this day scientists continue to study them. The picture does not bring the beauty of what this looks like in person. It has a shiny silver look to it in person, as the picture makes it look somewhat brown.P.S. The rock was encased in 2 really thick glass enclosures, and secured by an alarmed wire, and camera's.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayray Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Dave, it that over at the Preserve? I need to get over there and check out their exhibit if it is. I have heard from a few that's it pretty good.Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Neat looking specimen.Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolanDave Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Jason,Yes the Springs Preserve has a space show going on, lt has a lot of items from the Appollo missions, and the Space Shuttle. There is also a meteorite from the moon (Dar al Gani) there that you can touch, and see.Dave.Dave, it that over at the Preserve? I need to get over there and check out their exhibit if it is. I have heard from a few that's it pretty good.Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Wow, that clearly shows that without seeing the fall or finding a fresh piece with fusion crust you would like just throw it back; or out it in your " that is interesting" pile...thanksfred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldfinger Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Speaking of rocks from the moon, I found this story on missing NASA lunar meteorites.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16909592Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhunter1620 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hey Steve, good article on that link, and it just goes to show, that when you give away something of value to someone who really didn't do anything to earn it, they won't really appreciate it, and it evetually comes up missin, yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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