Earth's orbit crossed multiple debris paths from Comet 209P/LINEAR the night of May 23rd, which was predicted to result in a new meteor shower called the May Camelopardalids. This was the closest Earth will pass to the comet (which was first identified in 2004) and its debris cloud, and the first time at this time of […]
Carleton B. Moore Meteorite Collection Now Online!
You can now search the Center's extensive Carleton B. Moore Meteorite Collection from the comfort of your computer or mobile device! Meteorites are indexed online, and sortable by type, class, name, and location. For more information, click here! […]
Save the Date for Earth & Space Exploration Day!
Earth & Space Exploration Day is Saturday, October 25, 2014! ★ Enjoy interactive displays in the Meteorite Gallery and hold a rock from space! ★ Discover interactive exhibits in the Gallery of Scientific Exploration! ★ Take in a 3-D astronomy show in the Marston Exploration Theater! ★ See a replica of the Curiosity […]
Astronomy Day!
Astronomy Day was May 10th, but you can celebrate it all year with these great activities! Impact Craters Grades: 4-12 Impact craters are formed when impactors such as meteorites smash into the Moon's surface. Explore the many factors that affect the appearance of impact craters include the size and velocity of the impactor and […]
Center Director Featured on The Science Show!
Center for Meteorite Studies Director Meenakshi Wadhwa was recently interviewed for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation program "The Science Show". You can listen to her walking tour of the meteorite collection here! […]
