LaPaz Icefield Meteorite (IMAGE) Arizona State University Caption The arrow in this view of the LaPaz meteorite points to where the scientists found the carbon-rich cometary fragment. The colors are produced polarized light shining through a thin slice of the meteorite; the grid lines are spaced one millimeter apart. Credit Carles Moyano-Cambero, Institute of Space Sciences, Barcelona Usage Restrictions No restrictions when used in connection with reportage on this story License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.