Allende Meteorite the coolest thing on the Planet,
is that little chondrule sticking out

Its this chondrule that scientists believe were created during
the explosion of a supernova 10 to 50 million years prior to the formation of our solar system.

The white CAIs (calcium-aluminum inclusions) seen here are thought
to be among the first substances to have condensed out of the gaseous nebula
from which our solar system originated.

In effect,these inclusions are the true "stardust" and Allende meteorite
is among the very few meteorites to contain such cool particles.

More really cool information about these Chondrules

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