How is an object proved to not be from earth

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around how to determine whether an object is not from Earth, with examples including meteorites and extraterrestrial objects such as moon rocks. The scope includes conceptual inquiries and examples related to the identification of non-Earth materials.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks how an object can be proven to not be from Earth, indicating a general inquiry into the methods of identification.
  • Another participant suggests that the inquiry may pertain specifically to meteorites, prompting a clarification on the type of object in question.
  • Further contributions mention extraterrestrial objects and provide examples like meteorites and moon rocks.
  • A link to a resource about lunar meteorites is shared, suggesting a source for further information on the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants appear to agree on the examples of meteorites and moon rocks as relevant to the discussion, but the overall question of how to prove an object's origin remains open and unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions about the methods of identification and the definitions of "extraterrestrial" versus "Earth-origin" objects are not fully explored or clarified.

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How is an object proved to not be from earth?

I am sorry if this is not the right forum as I am new here.
 
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lorrad said:
How is an object proved to not be from earth?

I am sorry if this is not the right forum as I am new here.
Do you mean a meteorite?
 
Yes or a exterrestial object of some type

but a meteorite is a good example

moon rocks
 
Here.

http://meteorites.wustl.edu/lunar/howdoweknow.htm
 
wow thanks
 
lorrad said:
wow thanks
You're very welcome.
 

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