* Astronomy

Out of this world for a price

Most people think of these as shooting stars and make a wish when they see them blazing a path across the sky. But for some people shooting stars have no magic until they hit the ground and become meteorites.
While many collect antiques, stamps or coins, there is a growing band of enthusiasts who collect meteorites, the pieces of asteroids or comets from outer space that land on Earth. Meteorite collecting is a comparatively new hobby in China and collectors are yet few and far between. But the report of a meteorite that fell in Russia on February 15 has encouraged some to begin pursuing the pastime.
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