| MetSoc database | The Meteoritical Society online. By far the most comprehensive online meteorite database |
| NHM database | The database of the Natural History Museum. Doesn't give as much information as the Met Soc, but has some useful summary pages |
| Encyclopedia of Meteorites | Not an 'official' site, but sometimes covers meteorites not referenced by the two above. Includes lots of photos (and you can upload your own collections) |
| MetBase | MetBase is a pay-for PC database which includes a huge range of data-extraction tools, photos, disposition of material, etc. (Note - no online searching) |
| Is it a meteorite? | There are lots of things which look a bit like meteorites, or which claim to be meteorites, but which aren't. They're called meteorwrongs. Rather than re-invent the wheel, here's an excellent overview from the Meteorite Exchange with links to pages showing things that are - and aren't - meteorites. |
GROUPS/SOCIETIES
| British and Irish Meteorite Society (BIMS) | A fairly self-explanatory title - set up to provide a UK/Ireland presence for what is a largely US-based hobby |
| International Meteorite Collectors Association (IMCA) | The IMCA has a range of functions, but a key one is ensuring authenticity. If you buy from an IMCA member you can be pretty sure you're getting the real McCoy - the association is self-policing as well as keeping an eye out for fakes in general |
DEALERS
There are a lot of meteorite dealers out there. These are simply a few dealers I've dealt with personally, and would recommend to others. Absence from this list in no way a criticism of any other dealer. Many dealers trade mainly on eBay; as with any eBay purchase, check feedback and decide for yourself. IMCA members are invariably trustworthy, but not all trustworthy dealers are IMCA members.
| Mirko Graul Meteorites | Mainly deals in iron meteorites. In my opinion, Mirko's are some of the most beautiful etched specimens around. Site is in German |
| Meteorite Market | Eric Twelker has been dealing online for over 12 years. Some interesting specimens as well as books, display items and general meteorite information |
| PolandMET | Marcin Cimała sells lots of NWA (north-west Africa) finds, but also carries historic specimens, display items, impact breccia (terrestrial rock which is crushed and transformed as a result of meteorite impact) and more |
| SV Meteorites | Sergey Vasiliev carrys a range of different meteorite types, including some impressive lunar and martian specimens, and some rare historicals. Also has some very cool 3D virtual images |
| Jurassic Jewellery | Ian Barrett is a UK-based BIMS member who sells meteorites and tektites, as well as fossils, flints, and other items. His particular speciality is meteorite jewellery. |
| Jensen Meteorites | Mike Jensen holds a reasonable stock, including some older/historic material, as well as collection boxes and books. |