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NOVEMBER MEETING AND PRESENTATION
Storm Sears
“Microminerals from Space: The Collection and Analysis of Micrometeorites”
Thursday, November 5, 2026
4 PM Pacific, 7 PM Eastern
Friday, November 6, 1 AM Central European
This presentation covers the collection, identification, categorization, archival, and photography of micrometeorites, which are sand-sized particles that can be found in nearly every environment worldwide. This presentation will also touch on the levels of analysis that are used to verify and study micrometeorites, from simple visual identification to advanced scanning electron microscopy.
Mr. Sears is an electrical engineer and geologist who lives in Dayton, NV. He has been a field collector for over 30 years, and has a passion for small specimens, notably microminerals and micrometeorites. He regularly contributes micromineral photographs to the Mindat database. He has become a leading specialist in the collection of micrometeorites in the Hot Desert environment and has developed many new methods for the successful prospecting and collection of specimens in this environment.
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The Zoom link is posted in the Members Area
AUGUST PRESENTATION
Julian Gray
“Finding the Right Microscope for Sand Collecting”
Thursday, August 27, 2026
4 PM Pacific, 7 PM Eastern
Friday, August 28, 2026
1 AM Central European
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The ISCS holds a brief business meeting followed by a presentation once per quarter. As a benefit of membership, the live sessions are available for members only via videoconferencing, but all of the presentations are recorded and posted here.
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