[meteorite-list] Radiation

From: Martin Altmann <altmann_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:47:33 +0100
Message-ID: <002401cab8a6$93632270$07b22959_at_name86d88d87e2>

Hi Ryan,

yes. But you need very sensible detectors (and often a loooot of time) to
measure the radiation of meteoritic samples..

My standard reply to laymen - who very often ask that question (remember
also all these newspaper articles after a possible new fall, where police
ect. comes with Geiger counters....),

My answer then is: Don't worry, each stone in your garden has a higher
natural radiation than any meteorite.

...of course as far as esoterical radiation is concerned, there I have no
experiences (and don't want to have any).

Best!
Martin

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Gesendet: Sonntag, 28. Februar 2010 19:19
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Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] Radiation

Here's a question for everyone. The answer may be simple, or it may be
complex.

Does anyone know if ANY meteorite has been found to contain ANY type, or
level of radiation?

>From a solar radiation standpoint, I obviously understand that we are
closer to the sun than the origin of most meteorites (for instance, the
asteroid belt)... but what affect does the Earths atmosphere have on
radiation levels versus the vacuum of space? Does it have a shielding or
magnifying affect?

Ryan
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Received on Sun 28 Feb 2010 01:47:33 PM PST