The easiest way to begin your own personal hunt is to head out to a barren area that is devoid of vegetation, with few indigenous rocks, and see if you can spot anything unusual. Open spaces with little plant growth are easier to hunt that forests and grasslands, which is one of the reasons why Antarctica, the dry lake beds of the American Southwest, and the deserts of Northwest Africa have produced so many meteorite finds. So, the DIY meteorite hunter might consider limiting his or her searches to arid environments where meteorites could last hundreds or even thousands of years. The vast majority of meteorites contain a large amount of iron, and that iron will begin to rust in humid environments, eventually causing the meteorite to decompose. Meteorites fall randomly over the entire surface of the earth, so theoretically, you could search for them anywhere-even underwater if you happen to have your own submarine, and it wouldn’t surprise us a bit if a couple of MAKE magazine readers have blueprints for a homemade mini-sub on the drawing board! But it’s important to be realistic. What is the simplest form of meteorite hunting that the DIY enthusiast can tackle? We checked in with the pair to get their tips and insights for DIY meteorite hunters. Notkin and Arnold have searched for meteorites together for years, and now share their hunting adventures in the Science Channel’s Meteorite Men television program. Their treasure is of the geologic sort: meteorites that bring to Earth clues of astronomical and planetary development in the universe. Geoff Notkin and Steve Arnold hunt for visitors from outer space, but they aren’t looking for little green men. The second season of the Science Channel’s series The Meteorite Men premieres tonight! Today, we’re featuring an extended version of my Q&A with Geoff and Steve that appears in the current, DIY Space issue, of MAKE, Volume 24. Subscribe to the premier DIY magazine todayĬommunity access, print, and digital Magazine, and more Skill builder, project tutorials, and moreĪ podcast from Make: founder, Dale Dougherty Get hands-on with kits, books, and more from the Maker Shed Read about the latest maker projects, skills, tool reviews and more. Initiatives for the next generation of makers. Membership connects and supports the people and projects that shape our future and supports the learning.Microcontrollers including Arduino and Raspberry Pi, Drones and 3D Printing, and more. Maker-written books designed to inform and delight! Topics such as.A smart collection of books, magazines, electronics kits, robots, microcontrollers, tools, supplies, and moreĬurated by us, the people behind Make: and the Maker Faire.Together tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators across the globe. A celebration of the Maker Movement, a family-friendly showcase of invention and creativity that gathers.The premier publication of maker projects, skill-building tutorials, in-depth reviews, and inspirational stories,.
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