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Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies
The Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies (est. 1961) is one of Arizona State University’s first-established research institutes. Our mission is to create and share new knowledge in the field of meteoritics and allied disciplines through:
1. Cutting-edge research on understanding the origin of our Solar System and planets, including the pathways to forming habitable worlds.
2. Curation and distribution of one of the finest meteorite collections in the world.
3. Broad dissemination of the latest scientific results and education at local, national and global scales.

News

Save the date – Buseck Symposium March 9

We are pleased to announce a special 1-day symposium on March 9, 2023 addressing the synergy between space exploration and laboratory study of planetary materials.  The Buseck Symposium will honor ASU Regents Professor Peter Buseck’s contributions to the newly renamed Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies, including the inaugural BCMS Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2023-2025. Please join […]

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Behind the scenes: New microtome

Delve into current research at the Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies with this periodic feature, and catch a glimpse of what our students and scientists are working on right now! Center Director Rhonda Stroud’s new state-of-the-art Leica microtome is capable of creating sections as thin as 30 nanometers, and is an invaluable tool for transmission […]

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Meteorite hunting in Franconia, AZ

This guest article was written by local meteorite hunter Eric Rasmussen by request from BCMS Director Rhonda Stroud.  Meteorite hunting can be a great way to have fun and start or expand a collection. However, before hunting for meteorites, make sure to check local laws regarding meteorite hunting, land ownership, and property access rules (public […]

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Meteorites at Earth & Space Exploration Day

Thanks to all who braved heavy rain to join the Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies for Earth and Space Exploration Day! Hosted by the ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE), this annual event features over 40 exhibitors and innovative hands-on activities. SESE’s research portfolio includes projects on every continent of the world, and […]

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