The Earth Gallery is the next space within the Museum of Nature. It examines the building blocks of the planet, rocks, minerals, gems, and essential forces that makes the Earth tick.
A piece of the Moon, brought back in the last manned mission to our satellite, is here.
Panels examine the cosmic forces that went into the development of the solar system and our world.
Items here include meteorite fragments.
Ah, meteorites! The bane of fictional rocket men... and dinosaurs!
ReplyDelete...it sure is a complex world!
ReplyDeleteI learned most of this in sixth-form and at university, but it still amazes me if I stop to think about it.
ReplyDeleteI might die of boredom (kidding) but Hubby´d be sooo excited! As my Dad.
ReplyDeleteMoon rocks!
ReplyDeleteHello, the moon rocks are cool. My hubby would love this exhibit. Take care and stay well. Have a great day!
ReplyDelete@Linda: true!
ReplyDelete@Tom: it is.
@John: me too.
@Iris: my aunt was.
@Maywyn: it was quite something to see.
@Eileen: thank you.
I look at Astronomy Picture of the Day and am fascinated by spiral galaxies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating place the museum is!
ReplyDeleteSure Hope There Is More Coming From This Series
ReplyDeleteCheers
Always interesting! I got a very small fragment of a meteorite for my birthday a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteBraden and Dalton would love this!
ReplyDeleteI have always liked learning about rocks and minerals.
ReplyDeleteFascinating stuff William.. incredible to think that there is actually a piece of moon rock here on earth!
ReplyDeleteThose photos from space remind me of photos I saw when I visited the Very Large Array last October.
ReplyDeleteThese are so interesting...and I also love seeing astronomy picture of the day...which always makes me feel so small and yet wonderful to be a part of this great mystery.
ReplyDeleteFascinating, would love to visit it !
ReplyDeleteI have taken a couple of geology courses recently - fascinating stuff.
ReplyDeleteThey have many unique items.
ReplyDeleteThose meteorite fragments are amazing!
ReplyDelete@DJan: I am too.
ReplyDelete@RedPat: it is.
@Padre: unfortunately I am running out of posts and may not be able to assemble more for a couple of weeks.
@Jan: I would appreciate that.
@Tanya: no doubt.
@Red: me too.
@Grace: more than one.
@Sharon: that I'd like to see.
@Barbara: I can relate.
@Karl: it is wonderful.
@David: it is indeed.
@Marleen: they do.
@Bill: I agree.
Such a fascinating gallery!
ReplyDeleteReally interesting!
ReplyDeleteI think it is amazing to be able to see that little rock and realize it came from the surface of the moon.
ReplyDeleteSo much to see, so much to learn...
ReplyDeleteThe scale of our galaxies is just overwhelming. Earth and everything on it is a mere speck in the whole.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely and interesting museum
ReplyDeleteThere is a world beyond 'the Virus ~ great photos ^_^
ReplyDeleteKeep Calm and Be Well,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Moon rocks, just brilliant :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
@Marie: very much so.
ReplyDelete@Happyone: definitely.
@Catalyst: indeed.
@Catarina: quite true.
@Kay: definitely.
@Susie: that it is.
@Carol: thank you.
@Jan: I think so.