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Until Jan Braly Kihle and I created the world’s first high resolution images of micrometeorites in the visual spectrum, scanning electron microscopes (SEM) were used to capture images of these fascinating particles. SEM images reveal extraordinary details and are an invaluable research tool. However, they often miss important and interesting details. For example, the first […]
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WINTER 2022 COLLECTION
Meet this season's micrometeorites
This season's collection features a variety of stunning micrometeorites. From mountainous cryptocrystalline turtlebacks and bewitching glass spherules to ultra rare giants. Available for a limited time only.
NMM 1448: V-TYPE
NMM 1448: V-TYPE
Glass / Vitreous
Glass or vitreous type (V-type) micrometeorites each a temperature of up to 2000°C (3600°F) as they descend through the atmosphere..
These delicate, translucent spherules are difficult to find due to their lack of magnetism, since most of their metals evaporated during descent.
NMM 1359: CC-TYPE
Crypto-crystalline
Cryptocrystalline (CC-type) micrometeorites are composed of glassy particles with fine-grained crystallites that are too small to recognize as individual grains.
Many of these magnificent spherules feature metal beads and aerodynamic forms, while others have a "turtleback" shape with humps distributed evenly around the spherule.
NMM 1359: CC-TYPE
NMM 1149: PO-TYPE
Porphyritic Olivine
Porphyritic olivine (PO-type) micrometeorites are also made of forsterite, a type of olivine that is made of magnesium.
There are many morphological varieties of this type of micrometeorite; From evenly distributed small crystals, to crystals that increase in side, to extremely large or even possibly a single olivine crystal.
NMM 1149: PO-TYPE
NMM 1271: Sc-TYPE
Scoriaceous
When stardust does not reach a peak temperature of at least 1350°C (2500°F) during entry and deceleration, it barely melts. Volatile elements expand and escape in the form of gas bubbles, which results in a scoriaceous (SC-type) or vesicular micrometeorite.
Micrometeorites of this type are extremely difficult to find.
NMM 1271: SC-TYPE
NMM 1271: G-, I-, CAT-typeS
Other Types
From G-types with dark silicate glass, I-types dominated by iron, and milky CAT spherules enriched with calcium, aluminum, and titanium, to fossil, unmelted, and un-categorized micrometeorites.
There is no question that Jon Larsen and Jan Braly Kihle's contributions have had a dramatic effect on the field.
NMM 1271: G-/I-/CAT-TYPES
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Michael Zolensky
NASA JOhnson Space Center
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From directors Werner Herzog and Clive Oppenheimer, this remarkable journey across our planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars, and deep impacts have awoken our wonder about other realms-and make us rethink our destinies.
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The Atlas
of Micrometeorites
Never before has it been possible to see stardust in such a large format with crisp details. The 500+ color images are made possible by a new photo technology developed for this project by the author and mineralogist Jan Braly Kihle.
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The Atlas of Micrometeorites provides an INVALUABLE RESOURCE
for stardust hunters around the world.
Matthew Genge
Imperial College, London
ORIGIN STORIES
Jon Larsen revolutionized the study of micrometeorites when he became the first person to discover a micrometeorite from an urban environment. Then a new form of art emerged when he and Jan Braly Kihle created the world's first high resolution photographs of micrometeorites in colour.
Learn about the singular moment that led to Jon's groundbreaking discovery
and the phone call that kickstarted a truly epic friendship.
Jon Larsen revolutionized the study of micrometeorites when he became the first person to discover a micrometeorite from an urban environment. Then a new form of art emerged when he and Jan Braly Kihle created the world's first high resolution photographs of micrometeorites in colour.
Learn about the singular moment that led to Jon's groundbreaking discovery and the phone call that kickstarted a truly epic friendship.
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Micrometeorites
Jon Larsen and Jan Braly Kihle have amassed the world's most expansive collection of urban micrometeorites and they want you to follow in their footsteps.
