Vigarano is a (CV3) carbonaceous chondrite that fell the evening of January 22, 1910, near Ferrara, Italy. Vigarano is the type specimen for the CV group meteorites which are, according to The Meteoritical Society, "distinguished by large (mm-sized) chondrules, many of which are surrounded by igneous rims, large refractory inclusions and abundant matrix (40 vol%); […]
New research sheds light on dust in the early Solar System
The chondrite meteorites take their name from chondrules, the nearly spherical, silicate-rich particles they contain. They are the most abundant type of stony meteorite, and contain some of the first objects to have formed in the Solar System, including calcium-aluminum-rich inclusions and chondrules. Chondrules, sub-mm to mm size igneous spheres, formed in the early Solar […]
Nininger Meteorite Award application deadline is Jan 31
The Center for Meteorite Studies at Arizona State University is currently accepting applications for the 2017 Nininger Meteorite Award! The Nininger Meteorite Award recognizes outstanding student achievement in the meteoritical sciences as embodied by an original research paper. Papers must cover original research conducted by the student and must have been written, submitted, or […]
Center Director on the Science Channel
Watch for Center Director Meenakshi Wadhwa on the new season of the Science Channel's "How the Universe Works"! She will be discussing the Solar System in Episode 3, which airs January 23, and asteroids in Episode 10, set to air March 13 (check local listings for times). […]
2018 Nininger Student Travel Award Application Closes Jan 19
The Center for Meteorite Studies at Arizona State University is currently accepting applications for the 2018 Nininger Student Travel Award. Applications are due January 19th, and more information can be found here. The Nininger Student Travel Award supports travel to the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) of up to 4 School of Earth & Space […]
