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Collecting Meteorites From Mars In Antarctica
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- Date: Mon, 9 Feb 1998 20:05:18 GMT
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From: Jim Bladen (JBLADEN@us.oracle.com)
The following web site documents Dr. Luann Becker's Antarctica expedition to
collect meteorites and Antarctic ice samples:
http://govt.us.oracle.com/mars
Dr. Becker will analyze the meteorites and ice, and will compare the organic
components of each to address the origin (terrestrial or extraterrestrial) of
the material. Part of Dr. Beckers' research involves the assessment of organic
matter in martian meteorites. An important issue to address in these studies
is what organic components are present in the Antarctic environment, and how
the Antarctic weathering process affects the preservation of organic matter
in meteorites.
Dr. Becker is an astrobiologist/geochemist with the University of Hawaii.
Astrobiology is the study of life in the universe. This site enables Dr.
Becker to collaborate with her peers and Mars enthusiasts worldwide from the
field in Antarctica.
This web site is sponsored by Oracle Corporation in a cooperative effort to
make the findings of this scientific expedition available to interested
persons worldwide.