
Have interstellar meteors hit the Earth?
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
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Searching for Interstellar Meteor Fragments in the Ocean
In this chapter, they discuss the process of retrieving fragments from a meteor that had potentially hit the Earth's ocean. They explain how they used a magnetic sled to drag across the sea floor to pick up any magnetic bits of the meteor. They also address the questions and challenges that arise from this fishing expedition, such as determining the landing location, distinguishing the meteor fragments from other objects, and verifying if it is interstellar. Additionally, they mention the abundance of iron-containing objects on the sea floor and the skepticism from experts regarding the claims made by Loeb and his team.
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