Albertans in Space
The Alberta connection
Chris Herd curates the University of Alberta's meteorite collection, one of the largest in Canada.
In this episode
Chris Herd explains how a meteorite differs from an ordinary rock, what pieces of other worlds can tell us, and exactly what to do if you think you've found one.
Released as “What's Up With Rocks?” in podcast apps.
Book Club pick
The Sirens of Mars by Sarah Stewart Johnson. A planetary scientist's account of the long search for life on Mars, chosen by a meteorite expert. See the whole shelf.
About the guest
Dr. Chris Herd, Planetary geologist and meteorite expert, University of Alberta. Meet every guest.
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