A Shared Memory of Gene Shoemaker and The Crater…
The Crater, and the incredible scientists studying it, create powerful impressions for so many over the years!
At Meteor Crater, Scientific Research is Ongoing
NASA’s DART Mission, a test to impact an asteroid off course, will be live streamed on NASA TV September 26
Another Extinction Event: Eltanin Impact Triggered the Ice Age
The 4 kilometer sized asteroid which struck earth 2.51 million years ago is directly associated with the formation of northern hemisphere ice caps
(Set your reminder) Lowell Observatory Celebration of Total Lunar Eclipse
On May 15, 2022 there will be a total lunar eclipse! Don’t miss viewing it!
The Origin of the Comet that Killed the Dinosaurs
In 2021 astronomers may have discovered the origin of the carboniferous comet that created the Chicxulub crater.
Arizona is making a vital contribution to space exploration
… Today, both Arizona State University and the University of Arizona contribute hugely to space exploration, and the state is also home to a number of private companies heavily involved in the field. The unique qualities of the Arizona landscape also make it a natural home for some of the world’s leading observatories, as well as ongoing training and research around [Barringer] Meteor Crater and elsewhere.