There is now a remarkably large amount of astronomical data (with even more on the way) that geochemists and petrologists can make much use of. But just as astronomers may benefit from geologic insights, geologists need our colleagues in astronomy to help interpret their data and their underlying implications to better understand its astronomical context. Our hopes for this volume will be fulfilled if readers initiate their own analyses of what at present may seem like novel or unusual data, and if new collaborations between academic departments and subfields are forged.
Natalie R. Hinkel, Louisiana St U/USA; Keith D. Putirka, California St U/USA.; Siyi Xu, Gemini Observatory/NSF’s NOIRLab, Hawaii/USA.