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http://www.psi.edu/projects/siberia/siberia.html
1908 Siberia Explosion: Reconstructing an Asteroid Impact from Eyewitness Accounts Open in a new browser window
   Descriptions of the Tunguska impact event. Researched, written, and illustrated by William K. Hartmann.
   http://www.psi.edu/projects/siberia/siberia.html
http://www.geocities.com/olkhov/
Andrei Ol'khovatov's Home Page Open in a new browser window
   Research on the 1908 Tunguska event, electrophonic sounds, and meteor phenomena.
   http://www.geocities.com/olkhov/
http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/meteors/showers.html
Astronomy 161: Meteors and Meteor Showers Open in a new browser window
   Descriptions and explanations of what causes meteors, as well as the history of its study.
   http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/meteors/showers.html
http://www.cloudbait.com/science/fireballs.html
Cloudbait Observatory - Fireballs Open in a new browser window
   Fireball and meteor descriptions, reporting information, data on fireballs over Colorado.
   http://www.cloudbait.com/science/fireballs.html
http://www.angelfire.com/mi2/gfmeteor/
Great Lakes Great Fire Meteorite Open in a new browser window
   New evidence links the simultaneous fires in Chicago, Peshtigo, and the entire Central portion of Michigan (from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron) to a meteorite fall.
   http://www.angelfire.com/mi2/gfmeteor/
http://www.jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/leonid.html
Jupiter Scientific: Leonids Meteor Shower Open in a new browser window
   What to expect, how to observe and history of the shower.
   http://www.jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/leonid.html
http://www.jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/perseid.html
Jupiter Scientific: The Perseid Meteors Open in a new browser window
   Information, observation and history. Updated yearly in July.
   http://www.jupiterscientific.org/sciinfo/perseid.html
http://www.aero.org/cords/leonids.html
Leonid Meteor Storm Open in a new browser window
   Information on the Leonid meteor storms which are associated with the appearance of the comet Tempel-Tuttle.
   http://www.aero.org/cords/leonids.html
http://comets.amsmeteors.org/meteors/calendar.html
Meteor Observing Calendar Open in a new browser window
   A concise listing of all meteor showers that can be seen throughout the year.
   http://comets.amsmeteors.org/meteors/calendar.html
http://www.upstateastro.org/stars/meteors.html
Meteor Shower Observing Open in a new browser window
   Main showers dates.
   http://www.upstateastro.org/stars/meteors.html
http://www.meteorobs.org/
MeteorObs Open in a new browser window
   A forum for meteor observers of all levels. Mailing list, mailing list archives, FAQ, how to view meteor showers.
   http://www.meteorobs.org/
http://www-curator.jsc.nasa.gov/curator/antmet/antmet.htm
Meteorites from Antarctica Open in a new browser window
   Reports and images from a large collection of meteorites, with samples of the Moon and Mars. Includes instructions on how to obtain samples for analysis.
   http://www-curator.jsc.nasa.gov/curator/antmet/antmet.htm
http://www-curator.jsc.nasa.gov/antmet/marsmets/contents.htm
Meteorites from Mars Open in a new browser window
   Offers science results, images and curation information on a collection at NASA.
   http://www-curator.jsc.nasa.gov/antmet/marsmets/contents.htm
http://aio.arc.nasa.gov/~leonid/
NASA's Leonid Multi-Instrument Aircraft Campaign Open in a new browser window
   Offers news, images and reports by a team observing meteor storms such as the Leonids and Perseids.
   http://aio.arc.nasa.gov/~leonid/
http://www.niger-meteorite-recon.de/en/start.htm
Niger Meteorite Recon Open in a new browser window
   Illustrated reports, photo gallery from meteorite expeditions undertaken in the Sahara desert of North Africa.
   http://www.niger-meteorite-recon.de/en/start.htm
http://www.geocities.com/~starwanderer/meteor.htm
Observing Meteor Showers Open in a new browser window
   A month-by-month guide with basic tips.
   http://www.geocities.com/~starwanderer/meteor.htm
http://www.sandia.gov/LabNews/LN09-10-99/meteor_story.html
Sandia National Laboratories - Extraordinary meteor flash captured Open in a new browser window
   Images and description of a bright meteor event on August 15, 1999, recorded by an all-sky camera at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
   http://www.sandia.gov/LabNews/LN09-10-99/meteor_story.html
http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/meteors/
Sky and Telescope: Observing Meteors Open in a new browser window
   News, articles.
   http://SkyandTelescope.com/observing/objects/meteors/
http://www.ees.lanl.gov/news_stories/revelle.98424.html
Sonic Booms Open in a new browser window
   Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers are using a network of microphones to track meteors as they burst into Earth's atmosphere.
   http://www.ees.lanl.gov/news_stories/revelle.98424.html
http://www.harmsy.freeuk.com/meteors.html
The Solar System in Action: Meteoroids and Meteors Open in a new browser window
   What meteors really are and when to see them.
   http://www.harmsy.freeuk.com/meteors.html
http://www.usm.maine.edu/~planet/tung.html
Tunguska: The Cosmic Mystery of the Century Open in a new browser window
   Description of the Tunguska impact event, from the Southworth Planetarium.
   http://www.usm.maine.edu/~planet/tung.html
http://www.solarviews.com/eng/meteor.htm
Views of the Solar System: Meteoroids and Meteorites Open in a new browser window
   General information, data, pictures. Also features educator's guides to micrometeorites, impact craters and space debris.
   http://www.solarviews.com/eng/meteor.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteor
Wikipedia: Meteor Open in a new browser window
   Encyclopedia article. Definitions, meteor showers, fireballs.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meteor
http://spacescience.com/headlines/y2000/ast16mar_1.htm
Yukon Meteorite Recovered Open in a new browser window
   News article on a meteorite found in Canada.
   http://spacescience.com/headlines/y2000/ast16mar_1.htm

Last Updated: 2004-12-31 21:22:11