A Fistful of Mars Exploring the Role of Martian Meteorites in Cultural Heritage and Scientific Inquiry
Meteorites have intrigued humanity for centuries, representing our enduring pursuit of knowledge and exploration of the cosmos’ enigmas. These celestial objects have not only influenced artistic expression and the formation of myths but have also fostered scientific inquiry. In this regard, meteorit...
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| description | Meteorites have intrigued humanity for centuries, representing our enduring pursuit of knowledge and exploration of the cosmos’ enigmas. These celestial objects have not only influenced artistic expression and the formation of myths but have also fostered scientific inquiry. In this regard, meteorites are crucial to space research, offering valuable information about the early solar system, the formation of planets, and the development of organic compounds. Their analysis aids in deciphering cosmic processes and identifying resources that may support future space missions, making them essential for advancing planetary sciences. Meteorites are also cultural heritage items, with most known samples preserved in natural history museums. This paper deals with the Martian meteorites collected to date, focusing on NWA 16788, the largest individual Martian meteorite recovered so far. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eabc97d182b84d62a5d59907aff388792025-08-20T02:00:38ZengMDPI AGHeritage2571-94082024-12-017126981699710.3390/heritage7120323A Fistful of Mars Exploring the Role of Martian Meteorites in Cultural Heritage and Scientific InquiryAnnarita Franza0Xhonatan Shehaj1Giovanni Pratesi2Department of Earth Sciences, University of Firenze, 50121 Firenze, ItalyDepartment of Earth Sciences, University of Firenze, 50121 Firenze, ItalyDepartment of Earth Sciences, University of Firenze, 50121 Firenze, ItalyMeteorites have intrigued humanity for centuries, representing our enduring pursuit of knowledge and exploration of the cosmos’ enigmas. These celestial objects have not only influenced artistic expression and the formation of myths but have also fostered scientific inquiry. In this regard, meteorites are crucial to space research, offering valuable information about the early solar system, the formation of planets, and the development of organic compounds. Their analysis aids in deciphering cosmic processes and identifying resources that may support future space missions, making them essential for advancing planetary sciences. Meteorites are also cultural heritage items, with most known samples preserved in natural history museums. This paper deals with the Martian meteorites collected to date, focusing on NWA 16788, the largest individual Martian meteorite recovered so far.https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/7/12/323Martian meteoritesMarscultural heritage |
| spellingShingle | Annarita Franza Xhonatan Shehaj Giovanni Pratesi A Fistful of Mars Exploring the Role of Martian Meteorites in Cultural Heritage and Scientific Inquiry Heritage Martian meteorites Mars cultural heritage |
| title | A Fistful of Mars Exploring the Role of Martian Meteorites in Cultural Heritage and Scientific Inquiry |
| title_full | A Fistful of Mars Exploring the Role of Martian Meteorites in Cultural Heritage and Scientific Inquiry |
| title_fullStr | A Fistful of Mars Exploring the Role of Martian Meteorites in Cultural Heritage and Scientific Inquiry |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Fistful of Mars Exploring the Role of Martian Meteorites in Cultural Heritage and Scientific Inquiry |
| title_short | A Fistful of Mars Exploring the Role of Martian Meteorites in Cultural Heritage and Scientific Inquiry |
| title_sort | fistful of mars exploring the role of martian meteorites in cultural heritage and scientific inquiry |
| topic | Martian meteorites Mars cultural heritage |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-9408/7/12/323 |
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