January 2012
Monthly Archive: January 2012
Meteorite of the month: Springwater pallasite
The world's largest specimen of the Springwater pallasite meteorite.
This is the first blog in a new series, Meteorite of the Month, that will feature meteorite specimens from the museums outstanding collection. We will also be putting up a Mineral and a Gem each month so there’s something for everybody.
Mineral of the month: serandite
World's largest twinned serandite crystal.
This is the first entry in a new series the Earth Sciences section will be running, Mineral of the Month. These blogs will feature remarkable (and perhaps some not quite so remarkable but interesting none the less) specimens from the museum’s world class mineral collection. We will also be featuring monthly meteorites and gems so there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
A Rare and Beautiful Bird
Their distinctive heart-shaped face actually helps improve their hearing. With lop-sided ears, they can easily pinpoint prey with sound alone. Photo by Steve Brace
