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Buzz Aldrin with Moon Lander on surface of the Moon
POSTED 01/07/2021 - 23:59
A New Collection - Moon Rocks

We've just completed our second public collection, 28 rocks from the Moon, collected by astronauts during NASA missions Apollo 11 to Apollo 17. They're now available…

Composite screenshot of the original virtual microscope website home page
POSTED 01/08/2021 - 00:25
Welcome to the Virtual Microscope for Earth Sciences

We're opening the new system with the UKVM collection, which initially includes 60 rocks and thin sections from around the United Kingdom. We've selected a range of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, but if your favourite isn't here don'…

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POSTED 01/08/2021 - 00:05
Wolfson OpenScience Laboratory

The Virtual Microscope for Earth Sciences will now be linked to the Wolfson-funded OpenScience Laboratory at The Open University. In partnership with the Knowledge Media Institute at The Open…