ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Aubrite

Well, little one, an aubrite is a special type of meteorite that fell from space and landed on Earth.

Now, let's break that down a bit. We know that sometimes things fall from the sky, right? Like rain, or snowflakes, or birds flying overhead. Well, sometimes, bigger things fall from the sky too, like rocks or even metal from outer space.

These things are called meteorites. And aubrites are a very specific type of meteorite with some special features.

For one thing, they are made up of some really interesting materials. Aubrites are mostly made up of a special type of rock called enstatite. This is a type of mineral that is very rare on Earth, but seems to be more common in space rocks like aubrites.

Another thing that makes aubrites special is the way they look. They have a very distinct texture to them, almost like they are covered in tiny bumps or bubbles. Scientists are still trying to figure out why aubrites look this way, but it may have something to do with the way they formed in space before falling to Earth.

Overall, aubrites are a really fascinating type of meteorite that scientists study to learn more about the universe around us. Pretty cool, huh?