Meteorites 🌠 are rocky or metallic pieces that come from outer space and fall to Earth after passing through the atmosphere. They are among the most important clues that help scientists understand the history of the solar system and the formation of planets. Types of Meteorites: • Iron Meteorites: composed mainly of iron and nickel; they are shiny and very heavy. • Stony Meteorites: look like ordinary Earth rocks but sometimes contain small metallic or glassy grains. • Stony-Iron Meteorites: a