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16 hours ago · The Shergotty meteorite, a 4 kilograms (8.8 lb) Martian meteorite, fell on Earth on Shergotty, India on August 25, 1865, and was retrieved by witnesses almost immediately. It is composed mostly of pyroxene and thought to have undergone preterrestrial aqueous alteration for several centuries. Certain features in its interior suggest remnants of ...
5 days ago · Northwest Africa 14714 (NWA 14714) (Northwest Africa) Purchased: 2021. Classification: Martian meteorite (Shergottite) History: Purchased January, 2021 by Mark Lyon from a Northwest African dealer. Physical characteristics: Four identical appearing stones with desert weathered exteriors.
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5 days ago · Approved 3 Mar 2017. Revised 16 Nov 2018: Updated class; see NWA 7034) Writeup. Writeup from MB 106: Rabt Sbayta 003 24.122°N, 14.772°W. Rio de Oro, Western Sahara. Find: 2016 Nov. Classification: Martian meteorite. History: Found in the same area as NWA 7034 and paired stones in November 2016, and shortly thereafter purchased by Ben ...
- 2016 Nov
- Taliouine
- 24.122°N
- Rio de Oro
5 days ago · Approved 3 Sep 2023. Writeup. Writeup from MB 112: Northwest Africa 16127 (NWA 16127) (Northwest Africa) Purchased: 2023. Classification: Martian meteorite (Shergottite) History: Purchased by Ruben Garcia from a Moroccan meteorite dealer. Physical characteristics: Sandblasted exterior lacking fusion crust.
16 hours ago · Phobos ( / ˈfoʊbəs /; systematic designation: Mars I) is the innermost and larger of the two natural satellites of Mars, [10] the other being Deimos. The two moons were discovered in 1877 by American astronomer Asaph Hall. It is named after Phobos, the Greek god of fear and panic, who is the son of Ares (Mars) and twin brother of Deimos .
5 days ago · The Martian is a 2015 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon. Drew Goddard adapted the screenplay from the 2011 novel of the same name by Andy Weir. The film depicts an astronaut's struggle to survive on Mars after being left behind and NASA 's efforts to return him to Earth.
4 days ago · The Martian is a 2015 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon. It also features a talented cast including Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Kristen Wiig, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, and Sebastian Stan. The movie follows an astronaut's struggle to survive alone on Mars and the efforts of NASA to bring him home.
