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Have You Ever Seen

A Falling Star? .

Y .On Any clear night, if you have a little patience, you can see what appears to be a falling jstar. Actually, what-you see is not a star but a flaming mass of stone or iron as it is being i burned to dust. These . fragments are believed to be the remains of a planet that once existed in an orbit between Mars and Jupiter. Daily, billions of very small pieces plunge from space into the surrounding blanket of air that covers the earth. Here, the friction of the resisting atmosphere disintegrates them to ashes.

It has been estimated that at least two (2) every twenty- four (24) hours are large enough not to be consumed by this friction and land somewhere in the world. When one is seen to fall against the soil or by chance is found, it becomes of great scientific importance; these meteorites, as they are called, are the only tangible matter from space that can be studied in the laboratory.

Meteorites are found more often than is presently realized. Withrthis fact in mind, an intensive scientific search has begun with a goal of reaching as many people as possible. Maybe you have plowed one up or found one on an outing. The following is a general description of the three known classes:

1. The metallic meteorite - looks like and actually is solid iron; it is as heavy as any piece of iron; usually covered with rust but shows bright metal when cut with a file.

2. The stone meteorite - almost always heavier than an ordinary stone and usually shows bright metal specks when applied to a grind wheel or file. When freshly fallen, it has a dark crust which turns brown when exposed to weather. The inside is lighter in color than

|h* crust. i 3. The stone-iron meteorites - these are a mixture of both Stone and iron and are noticed because of their extreme heaviness and the presence of metal when cut with a file.

The size of specimens of any of these classes can be from that of a marble up to several hundred pounds.

A REWARD IS OFFERED for any meteorites.

If you believe you have found a meteorite, write to HUGH H. HOWARD - 2109 N. QUINN STREET, ARLINGTON 9, VIRGINIA.

If you have any doubtful or suspicious stones, please report your finding. When possible, please chip off a small piece to send for analysis. (Please try not to mar the sample in doing bo). If unable to send a chip, write, stating your name and address and a little about your find and you will be promptly contacted.