The Science of Meteorite Studies

Children study the large iron/nickel meteorite found at Barringer Meteor Crater. Photo: ANH

Curious how scientists study Meteorites? How we learn the content, age and origin of space rocks? It is a growing scientific field of study, with many processes of analysis which can reveal some of the most amazing information about the universe! The science of meteoritics and impact cratering is well supported by The Barringer Crater Company through various programs. Read more about the field in this Astronomy article: