Micrometeorite Kit
Exploring Cosmic Dust in the Classroom
The Micrometeorite Kit is a key component of the StAnD project, allowing students to actively participate in the search for these tiny extraterrestrial particles. The kit is designed to be used in schools, providing students with hands-on experience investigating micrometeorites.
Students will use the kit to carry out preliminary analyses of the samples, with the most promising samples being selected fora a more detailed analysis. The results of the investigations will be shared on StAnD’s website and social media.
Participating schools can elect to acquire the kit’s components or borrow it from the StAnD national coordinator. Please contact us to receive more information on how to bring the kit to your school.
Kit components:
The ‘Stardust Hunters Kit’ consists of:
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- An optical microscope equipped with a USB camera for detailed observation of samples.
- Sieves to separate and classify the particles collected.
- Petri dishes for organising and examining samples.
- Plastic bags and sample tubes for collecting and storing samples.
- Tweezers and brushes for precise particle handling.
- Magnets for testing the magnetic properties of samples.
📥 Download the micrometeorite toolkit guide