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Meteoritics and Planetary Science

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Meteoritics and Planetary Science is a scientific journal published monthly by the Meteoritical Society. It covers research on meteorites, interplanetary dust, asteroids, comets, planets, and the origin and history of the solar system. The journal also delves into astrogeology, the study of the geology of solid bodies in the solar system, which helps scientists understand Earth's evolution in comparison to other celestial bodies.12

The Meteoritical Society itself is an international organization dedicated to promoting research and education in these fields. It was founded in 1933 and has grown to include members from over 30 countries. The society also awards medals and publishes the Meteoritical Bulletin, which records new meteorites and their basic characteristics.1

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  1. Meteoritical Society
  2. geology - Astrogeology
  3. astronomy - Study of extrasolar planetary systems
  4. meteorite - Achondrites
  5. geology - Metamorphic petrology

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