What is a Meteorite?

This video was created in association with Fireballs Aotearoa, a meteor tracking project funded by Curious Minds and the Participatory Science Platform. I am currently working on the project as a research assistant. More info is available here: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/science-and-technology/science-and-innovation/funding-information-and-opportunities/investment-funds/curious-minds/participatory-science-platform/ https://fireballs.nz Meteorite samples were provided by Dr James Scott at the Department of Geology, University of Otago, New Zealand. Images: Brecciated eucrite by Steve Jurvetson from Los Altos, USA, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=105133632 Martian meteorite by Steve Jurvetson from Los Altos, USA, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=105132731 Widmanstätten pattern by Ivtorov - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=39433211 NWA869 chondrite By H. Raab (User:Vesta) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=226918 NWA5717 chondrite by Steve Jurvetson from Los Altos, USA, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=105132722 All other imagery is my own work or exists in the public domain. Music: 'The Golden Present' by Jesse Gallagher Thanks very much for supporting my channel! :)