Catch a falling star if you can, and by all means put it in your pocket, but don’t try to cross international borders with it lest you run afoul of a…
The museum’s interest also extends beyond just the first 1-kg meteorite; a news release said it will buy any additional specimens found.
“That’s a telltale sign that it’s come through the Earth’s atmosphere from space,” he said, noting they’re usually dense and surprisingly heavy. “If the expert examiner says, ‘Oh, I think this is significant, and important,’ then will recommend refusal of the export permit.” Despite its open interest in purchasing the meteorite, Pitt said the Mineral and Gem Museum is well aware of the regulations it must follow to obtain any fragments that surface.
Pitt said the responsibility of obtaining an export permit lies with whoever finds a meteor. For its part, he said the museum would “immediately get in touch” with Herd to help broker a deal.
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