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Whipkey, who oversaw the decommissioning process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kapton foil is enclosed in an acrylic cube with a magnified lid and includes a glass-topped display case, information card, and certificate of authenticity. The information card showcases images from the Apollo 11 mission, details about the journey, and a die-cut square that matches the size of the acrylic cube. Kapton foil is an aluminized polyimide film used for radiation reflection, and the specimen measures approximately 1mm x 1mm. The outermost layers of Columbia were installed with the aluminized side facing outwards to provide optimal reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis display is surprisingly affordable compared to similar items on the market, making it an excellent choice for collectors and space enthusiasts who want to own or share a piece of history at a great price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs noted, the specimen measures approximately 1mm x 1mm and is enclosed in an acrylic cube with a magnified lid for easy viewing. The acrylic cube is housed inside a padded, glass-topped riker box display case measuring 5 1\/2\" x 6 1\/2\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe display includes an information card with a centerline die-cut square matching the dimensions of the acrylic cube. The card has four unique faces, including images from Apollo 11, details about the mission, and a certificate of authenticity. 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The acrylic cube is housed inside a padded, glass-topped riker box display case measuring 5 1\/2\" x 6 1\/2\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/apollo-13-hero-1000-01_grande.jpg?v=1566568707\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003einformation card\u003c\/strong\u003e is included with \u003cstrong\u003eimages from Apollo 13\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edetails about the mission\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ea certificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/apollo-13-product-images-13_grande.jpg?v=1566493602\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card also features a centerline die-cut square matching the dimensions of the acrylic cube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/apollo-13-product-images-14_grande.jpg?v=1566493575\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows you to showcase the specimen inside the display case with any one of four different designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/front-coa-1x2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1566566639\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: The magnified lid is secured to the acrylic cube with special tape, but the specimen inside is directly accessible.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you choose to remove the lid to examine the specimen, please use extreme caution. \u003cem\u003eThis cannot be stressed enough. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eKapton foil is very light and can easily escape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e In addition, due to the delicate nature of the material, fragments can vary in shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acquired at auction, this material comes from the personal collection of retired NASA Production Control Engineer William R. 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We are happy to offer it once again as a stand-alone specimen!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormally, the Sun is the brightest object you see in the sky, but on the morning of February 15th, 2013, this wasn’t the case. Just minutes after sunrise, over 18 miles up, an object entering the Earth’s atmosphere exploded over the town of Chelyabinsk in Russia. This object, known as the Chelyabinsk meteor, has since become one of the most witnessed entries of an extraterrestrial object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a Chelyabinsk meteorite fragment. The specimen is housed in an acrylic jar that is encased within a glass-topped riker display box. The box measures 4 1\/2\" x 3 1\/2\". A small information card is also included, which serves as the certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth small and medium sized fragments are available. 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There are dinosaurs, asteroids, knights, samurai, machines, and more told across over \u003cstrong\u003e300 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e of amazing history and beautiful photography and illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/combined-squares-relics_1024x1024.jpg?v=1626818667\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Interior Page Spreads from Relics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRelics contains condensed information from each of our past Mini Museum Companion Guides, as well as updates to past specimens and some brand new additions as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the stories of specimens old and new, we've also included a special essay about creating your own collection along with pictures from the Mini Museum community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1681885859\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1681885858\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.74 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.63 x 0.76 x 7.88 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBONUS: MINI MUSEUM DIRECT EXCLUSIVE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/bone-ink-stamp-full-02_1024x1024.jpg?v=1626815754\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: A Prototype* T. Rex Bone Ink Stamped Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou didn't think that was it, right? Of course, there's more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaking a book about specimens without actual specimens inside was something new for us, and well, we just couldn't stop ourselves from adding a little something extra... 😎\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo we're excited to announce that we've partnered with a high-tech lab to produce a very special T. Rex Bone infused ink that we can use to stamp Relics First Edition Certificates of Authenticity with a real specimen. As far as we know, we're the first to say \"T. rex Bone Ink\" and who better to share this with than you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's important to note here that this certificate is exclusive to orders made here on our site. We really tried to get this stamp in every copy of Relics, but some adventures are a little too exciting for some people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo while Relics will be available in bookstores around the world, the First Edition Certificate of Authenticity with the T. Rex Bone Ink Stamp is exclusive to direct purchases on our site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Can I order the book elsewhere?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes! Relics is also \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1681885859\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=1681885859\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=minimuseum-20\u0026amp;linkId=b461b02c56312a08695af146eca9092c\"\u003eavailable on Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you're outside the U.S., this may be the best option from a shipping perspective as the book weighs nearly 2 lbs. You should also be able to order it from your local bookstore very soon as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease keep in mind that ordering elsewhere means you will not receive the exclusive T. Rex Bone Ink Certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Is this a collection of specimens or a book?\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eTo be super clear, Relics is a book. It does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e contain physical specimens. Rather it is the story of behind the specimens in the Mini Museum Collection and the last several billion years of history in our corner of the universe. That said, many of the specimens covered in the book are available here in the shop!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/back-cover-square_1024x1024.jpg?v=1626963885\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Relics Back Cover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39404084396115,"sku":"70-510-9013-200-35","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/products\/relics-main-1000px-white.jpg?v=1626782899"},{"product_id":"extraterrestrial-amino-acids","title":"Extraterrestrial Amino Acids - CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrites","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/amino-acids-front_1024x1024.png?v=1637489247\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: The front of the specimen card\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach year nearly 40,000,000 kilograms (88.1 million pounds) of meteoritic material rains down on the Earth from outer space. Less than 1% of these falls holds traces of organic compounds, and within this tiny subset scientists sometimes come across even rarer material: amino acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/working-on-amino-acids-2_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637600259\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Working on samples of the Murchison meteorite.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in our workshop, this specimen is composed of two special carbonaceous chondrites: \u003cstrong\u003eMurchison\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJbilet Winselwan\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specimen measures roughly 1.5cm in length or three times the size of the specimen included in the Fourth Edition Mini Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/1715\/files\/meteorshower-6_1024x1024.jpg?v=1637600372\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove: Preparing specimens. 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