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Astrophysicists Trace Origins of 75 Meteorites, Enhance Earth Safety

3/25/2025

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Astronomers from Curtin University and the SETI Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery, pinpointing the origins of 75 meteorites in the asteroid belt. By analyzing patterns through a network of cameras, they’ve connected these meteorites to their parent bodies, paving the way for better tracking of potentially hazardous asteroids heading towards Earth.

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Astronomers from Curtin University and the SETI Institute have made a groundbreaking discovery, pinpointing the origins of 75 meteorites in the asteroid belt. By analyzing patterns through a network of cameras, they’ve connected these meteorites to their parent bodies, paving the way for better tracking of potentially hazardous asteroids heading towards Earth.