#meteorwrongs

[marlynnofmany]

Did you know (cuz I didn't)

...that meteorites AREN'T hot when they land? The movies lied to all of us!

It turns out that they only spend a few seconds flaming through the atmosphere, which can be enough to melt the outside layer (called a "fusion crust"), but not to make a dent in the deep freeze of the center. Outer space is cold. Some fresh meteorites have even been reported with frost on them.

So if you do find a hot rock, that's what the scientists call a "meteorwrong."

[thebrainscoop]

Meteorite or MeteorWRONG?! 

THIS VIDEO IS SO FUN -- we teach you the differences between meteorites, and deceptive meteorite wannabes -- and then at the end we have a quiz and you can test your knowledge! yay interactive videos! 

[departmentofnaturalhistory]

Concept video by a Japanese company for artificial shooting stars to be launched with a satellite.