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Australites
Australites are a variety of mysterious dark glassy fragments known as tektites.
Glossary of Astronomical Terms
A glossary explaining the terms Altitude, Azimuth, Constellation, Elevation, Galaxy, Light-year, Meridian, Transit, Twilight and Zenith.
Meteorites
Meteorites are rocks from space which enter the Earth's atmosphere and don't completely burn up before landing on the surface.
Meteors
What are meteors? How do they form? When are they visible in Australia?
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