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![A large, smooth surfaced black rock.](/media/14617/murchison-3-1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=132415319485170000&bgcolor:fff)
Eleven incredible meteorites
The Murchison is just one of many strange and storied space rocks held by Museums Victoria. Here are 10 others—as well as one which disappeared.
![A group of young men in an alleyway holding a satellite.](/media/12788/picture-in-lane-with-ao5-prior-to-delivery1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=132442153721230000&bgcolor:fff)
Backyard ballistics: Australia's first DIY satellite
A DIY guide to reaching outer space.
![Wedderburn meteorite](https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/content/media/37/1017937-thumbnail.jpg)
Wedderburn meteorite
A meteorite from the core of another planet contains one of the rarest minerals on earth.
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Skynotes
Our monthly newsletter on where to find the brightest planets in Melbourne.
![Pluto](/media/3322/image-20170316-10898-18gv4z8.png?center=0.50207468879668049,0.5&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=131467421852870000&bgcolor:fff)
Planet or dwarf planet?
A group of astronomers are trying to reclassify Pluto as full 'planet'.
![two rock fragments](/media/4441/000013759c-40.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=131466770428270000&bgcolor:fff)
The Murchison meteorite
The story behind one of the most studied meteorites, which fell to earth near Victoria in 1969.
![moon rock in an museum exhibition](/media/4433/000147336c-40.jpg?center=0.5195729537366548,0.38004750593824227&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=131467394014530000&bgcolor:fff)
Moon rock on display
Museums make it possible to see specimens from faraway places that you won't get the chance to visit yourself.
![Two celestial orbs crossing paths.](/media/14796/solar-eclipse.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=132428432270570000&bgcolor:fff)
Astronomy and the art of scientific storytelling
Capturing the awesome story of the universe.
![Brass instrument in glazed wooden case.](https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/content/media/17/345117-thumbnail.jpg)
Melbourne Observatory collection
Over 400 objects and images relating to the operation of Melbourne Observatory from 1863 to 1944.
![Black and white image of a man standing next to a telescope](/media/3341/329772-medium.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&width=768&height=432&rnd=131471820926430000&bgcolor:fff)
Great Melbourne Telescope
Great Melbourne Telescope project website. The goal is to restore the telescope to working order so that it may be used for educational and public viewing.