2970: Meteor Shower PSA - Revision history

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 [[1475: Technically|Technically]], [[Randall]] uses the term "meteor" incorrectly. A "meteor" refers to the streak of light seen when a meteoroid enters the atmosphere. If a piece survives and lands on the ground, it's called a "meteorite" (although some refer to it as [[1405: Meteor|magma]]). This might be intentional to fit the "lost baby bird" analogy, as, like baby birds (except for those from {{w|Bird nest#Type|ground-nesting}} species), a true meteor should never be found on the ground.
-The title text humorously suggests that handling the meteor for too long might result in forming a {{w|contact binary (small Solar System body)|contact binary}}, which is when two space rocks stick together. While this term is also used for binary star systems, it’s unlikely that a person and a rock would form one{{cn}}. In rehabilitating young animals, preventing {{w|Imprinting_(psychology)|imprinting}}—where the animal forms a psychological attachment to its caregiver—is important because the animal needs to be able to survive in the wild without human help.
+The title text humorously suggests that handling the meteor for too long might result in forming a {{w|contact binary (small Solar System body)|contact binary}}, which is when two space rocks stick together. While this term is also used for binary star systems, it’s unlikely that a person and a rock would form one.{{Citation needed}} In rehabilitating young animals, preventing {{w|Imprinting_(psychology)|imprinting}}—where the animal forms a psychological attachment to its caregiver—is important because the animal needs to be able to survive in the wild without human help.
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 [[1475: Technically|Technically]], [[Randall]] uses the term "meteor" incorrectly. A "meteor" refers to the streak of light seen when a meteoroid enters the atmosphere. If a piece survives and lands on the ground, it's called a "meteorite" (although some refer to it as [[1405: Meteor|magma]]). This might be intentional to fit the "lost baby bird" analogy, as, like baby birds (except for those from {{w|Bird nest#Type|ground-nesting}} species), a true meteor should never be found on the ground.
-The title text humorously suggests that handling the meteor for too long might result in forming a {{w|contact binary (small Solar System body)|contact binary}}, which is when two space rocks stick together. While this term is also used for binary star systems, it’s unlikely that a person and a rock would form one. In rehabilitating young animals, preventing {{w|Imprinting_(psychology)|imprinting}}—where the animal forms a psychological attachment to its caregiver—is important because the animal needs to be able to survive in the wild without human help.
+The title text humorously suggests that handling the meteor for too long might result in forming a {{w|contact binary (small Solar System body)|contact binary}}, which is when two space rocks stick together. While this term is also used for binary star systems, it’s unlikely that a person and a rock would form one{{cn}}. In rehabilitating young animals, preventing {{w|Imprinting_(psychology)|imprinting}}—where the animal forms a psychological attachment to its caregiver—is important because the animal needs to be able to survive in the wild without human help.
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 In the first panel of the comic, [[Cueball]] finds a {{w|meteorite}} on the ground, likely from the {{w|Perseids}} meteor shower. He then tries to throw it back into space, which is obviously impossible. However, the comic marks this action as wrong (with an X) not because it’s impossible, but for a different reason. The PSA in the next panel (marked as correct with a check mark) suggests that instead of throwing it, Cueball should contact an observatory and deliver the meteorite to them. There, astronomers like [[Ponytail]] can care for it, possibly releasing it back into space during the next launch.
-This idea mixes up the concept of meteoroids with baby animals that have been separated from their parents and need rehabilitation—like baby birds that have fallen from their nests (though usually from trees rather than the sky). The advice for finding a wild animal, especially a baby one, is generally to leave it alone because its parents are likely nearby and taking care of it. If the animal is sick, injured, or orphaned, it's best to contact a wildlife rehabilitator who can properly care for it and return it to the wild. However, this advice does not apply to meteors{{Citation needed}}.
+This idea mixes up the concept of meteoroids with baby animals that have been separated from their parents and need rehabilitation—like baby birds that have fallen from their nests (though usually from trees rather than the sky). The advice for finding a wild animal, especially a baby one, is generally to leave it alone because its parents are likely nearby and taking care of it. If the animal is sick, injured, or orphaned, it's best to contact a wildlife rehabilitator who can properly care for it and return it to the wild. However, this advice does not apply to meteors.{{Citation needed}}
 If you find a recently fallen meteorite or a {{w|Meteor air burst|fragment}} of one, avoid touching it, as it may be extremely cold. Though the meteor’s surface is heated by the atmosphere during its descent, the interior remains as cold as space, and the surface will rapidly cool if it hasn't already. The coldness depends on the meteorite’s size, fragmentation, and how long it has been on the ground—unless it was {{w|Impact crater#Impact craters on Earth|large enough}} to generate additional heat from the {{w|Lithobraking|impact}}. Experts prefer you not handle meteorites directly, as this can contaminate the specimen, making it less valuable for scientific study. In rare cases, such as with {{tvtropes|GreenRocks|more dangerous examples}}, the meteorite could even contaminate ''you''!

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 In the first panel of the comic, [[Cueball]] finds a {{w|meteorite}} on the ground, likely from the {{w|Perseids}} meteor shower. He then tries to throw it back into space, which is obviously impossible. However, the comic marks this action as wrong (with an X) not because it’s impossible, but for a different reason. The PSA in the next panel (marked as correct with a check mark) suggests that instead of throwing it, Cueball should contact an observatory and deliver the meteorite to them. There, astronomers like [[Ponytail]] can care for it, possibly releasing it back into space during the next launch.
-This idea mixes up the concept of meteoroids with baby animals that have been separated from their parents and need rehabilitation—like baby birds that have fallen from their nests (though usually from trees rather than the sky). The advice for finding a wild animal, especially a baby one, is generally to leave it alone because its parents are likely nearby and taking care of it. If the animal is sick, injured, or orphaned, it's best to contact a wildlife rehabilitator who can properly care for it and return it to the wild. However, this advice does not apply to meteors.
+This idea mixes up the concept of meteoroids with baby animals that have been separated from their parents and need rehabilitation—like baby birds that have fallen from their nests (though usually from trees rather than the sky). The advice for finding a wild animal, especially a baby one, is generally to leave it alone because its parents are likely nearby and taking care of it. If the animal is sick, injured, or orphaned, it's best to contact a wildlife rehabilitator who can properly care for it and return it to the wild. However, this advice does not apply to meteors{{Citation needed}}.
 If you find a recently fallen meteorite or a {{w|Meteor air burst|fragment}} of one, avoid touching it, as it may be extremely cold. Though the meteor’s surface is heated by the atmosphere during its descent, the interior remains as cold as space, and the surface will rapidly cool if it hasn't already. The coldness depends on the meteorite’s size, fragmentation, and how long it has been on the ground—unless it was {{w|Impact crater#Impact craters on Earth|large enough}} to generate additional heat from the {{w|Lithobraking|impact}}. Experts prefer you not handle meteorites directly, as this can contaminate the specimen, making it less valuable for scientific study. In rare cases, such as with {{tvtropes|GreenRocks|more dangerous examples}}, the meteorite could even contaminate ''you''!

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	This comic is a {{w\|public service announcement}} (PSA) regarding what to do in case you discover a {{w\|meteorite}} from the upcoming {{w\|Perseid}} {{w\|meteor shower}}, which occurred the weekend after this comic appeared. (See here regarding [[1723: Meteorite Identification]]).		This comic is a {{w\|public service announcement}} (PSA) regarding what to do in case you discover a {{w\|meteorite}} from the upcoming {{w\|Perseid}} {{w\|meteor shower}}, which occurred the weekend after this comic appeared. (See here regarding [[1723: Meteorite Identification]]).

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-{{incomplete|Created by a REHABILITATED BOT ABOUT TO BE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD - Please change this comment when editing this page. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}}
+{{incomplete|Created by a REHABILITATED ROOMBA ABOUT TO BE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD - Please change this comment when editing this page. Do NOT delete this tag too soon.}}
 This comic is a {{w|public service announcement}} (PSA) regarding what to do in case you discover a {{w|meteorite}} from the upcoming {{w|Perseid}} {{w|meteor shower}}, which occurred the weekend after this comic appeared. (See here regarding [[1723: Meteorite Identification]]).

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 Rather, the PSA claims, in the next panel (marked as correct with a check mark), what he should do is contact, and then deliver the meteorite to, an observatory where astronomical "rehabbers" like [[Ponytail]] will care for it, and hopefully release it back into the 'wild' with the next space launch.
-This conflates meteoroids that have fallen to the Earth from the sky with baby animals separated from their parents and in need of rehabilitation - especially baby birds that have fallen from their nests, though more often from trees rather than "the sky". If you find a wild animal, particularly a baby one, leave it alone, as the parent(s) are likely nearby watching it and caring for it. If it's sick, injured, or orphaned, your best bet is to find a nearby wildlife rehabilitator to care for it and return it to the wild, as members of the public rarely have the necessary knowledge and expertise compared to someone with training and experience. Also, while it may be possible to return the animal to its parents, inadvertent disturbance may cause the parents to abandon the young. However, this advice does not apply to meteors.{{cn}}
+This conflates meteoroids that have fallen to the Earth from the sky with baby animals separated from their parents and in need of rehabilitation - especially baby birds that have fallen from their nests, though more often from trees rather than "the sky". If you find a wild animal, particularly a baby one, leave it alone, as the parent(s) are likely nearby watching it and caring for it. If it's sick, injured, or orphaned, your best bet is to find a nearby wildlife rehabilitator to care for it and return it to the wild, as members of the public rarely have the necessary knowledge and expertise compared to someone with training and experience. Also, while it may be possible to return the animal to its parents, inadvertent disturbance may cause the parents to abandon the young. However, this advice does not apply to meteors.
 The title text says that if you handle the meteor too long you'll form a {{w|contact binary (small Solar System body)|contact binary}}, which in this context is two space rocks lumped together. A contact binary is also a type of binary star system, but it's unlikely that a person and a rock will form this.{{cn}} In the process of rehabilitating young animals, preventing {{w|Imprinting_(psychology)|imprinting}} - psychological attachment of a youngster to a parent figure - is important, since the animal cannot rely on the human caregiver to succeed in the wild (in either sense).