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Don’t Miss Arizona’s Otherworldly Destination: Barringer Crater
Watch this informative Smithsonian video and come see for yourself!
Birger Schmitz, Barringer Medalist 2023
“Spinels in Sediments and the Astronomical Perspective on Earth’s History — What Can 20 Tons of Rock and 40,000 Liters of Hydrochloric Acid Tell Us?”
Hollywood’s Year of The Crater
Its a great year for popularizing impact science with two new films: Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City and Disney’s Crater!
Asteroid Day at Meteor Crater and Lowell Observatory
Events at Meteor Crater and Lowell Observatory!
Meteorite Iron Was Used Before the Iron Age
Learn about the use of meteorite iron long before the Iron Age technology was developed!
Partnerships Making a Difference: B612
For many years the B612 Foundation has been bringing colleagues, scientists and supporters to the crater for a first-hand look at what even a small asteroid can do to the earth.
Potential “New” Meteorite Crater for the Database
Recent research using magnetic anomalies and shocked rock is again presenting evidence that this is indeed a crater formed by a meteorite. And won’t the winery be relieved when its name (Domaine du Météore) is justified and the crater makes it onto the confirmed list!
Report Your Fireball Sighting and See Others
Help data collection by reporting your fireball sighting, its easy!