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By contributing writer\u00a0<\/span>Colleen<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The earth is constantly bombarded by objects and dust from space. Most people think of meteorites as large chunks of rock and metal that fall to our planet, burning through the atmosphere, crashing and leaving large craters wherever they fall. While large meteors do make it through our atmosphere to the earth\u2019s surface from time to time, that\u2019s the exception rather than the rule.<\/p>\n

\"Searching<\/p>\n

photo credit: scienceatlife<\/a> via photopin<\/a> cc<\/a><\/p>\n

However, tons of rocky and metallic micrometeorites fall from space to our earth every day. A micrometeorite is space rock or dust that is smaller than 2mm wide.<\/strong> Since you\u2019ll likely never have a large meteorite land in your backyard, you might want to focus your search on these tiny pieces of space.<\/p>\n

Collecting micrometeorites can be a fun little hobby to try your hand at. But, while collecting them is actually quite easy, identifying them is another matter altogether.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re ready to search for micrometeorites, gather the following\u00a0materials to make it\u00a0easier. Keep in mind that you need to set your collection container\u00a0outside for about a week.<\/p>\n

How to Find Micrometeorites<\/h2>\n

Supplies<\/h3>\n