Bucket List Road Trip!
An incredible site and family opportunity to learn about space sciences and meteoritics- people come from all around the world to study or visit Barringer Meteor Crater!
Lonsdaleite First Discovered at Meteor Crater!
“The Barringer Crater in Arizona, United States, was formed by the asteroid Canyon Diablo meteorite, where Lonsdaleite was first found in 1967. “
Annual Meteoritical Society Meeting in LA
The 2023 Meteoritical Society Meeting takes place in Los Angeles California!
Exploring Space from Earth
There are so many ways to “travel in space” on our own planet, and one of the best places to do so is in Northern Arizona!
Asteroid Day at Both the Impact Site and Observatory!
Don’t miss Asteroid Day events at the sites of both an impact and an observatory in the same day!
“Peace and Serenity” at the Barringer Crater Testimonial
This colossal hole created from a massive meteorite impact was a reminder of the incredible power of the universe, leaving me feeling a sense of peace and serenity I could not find elsewhere
Our Place in the Universe
"Experience the power of the impact at Barringer Meteor Crater - the perfect reminder of our place in the universe." -AI
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!
Summer is Here at The Crater
Summer is here, longer days and more time to spend visiting Barringer Crater!
Asteroid Day at Meteor Crater and Lowell Observatory
Events at Meteor Crater and Lowell Observatory!
Moissanite was Discovered in 1893 at Meteor Crater
Moissaninte, a silicon carbide mineral, was first discovered by Henri Moissan in 1893 in carbonacious chondrite rock samples at Meteor Crater!
Meteorite Iron Was Used Before the Iron Age
Learn about the use of meteorite iron long before the Iron Age technology was developed!
Barringer Crater is a Listed National Landmark
Barringer Meteor Crater, also known as Meteor Crater, is a listed National Natural Landmark, open to the public for education and enjoyment!
Exciting Large Boulder Roll at Meteor Crater
The safety concern of a large boulder on the edge of the crater which threatened to come loose became opportunity for scientific study!
Barringer Public Lecture at UCLA’s Fowler Museum
Amy Mainzer presents “Earth-Approaching Asteroids and Comets: Opportunity and Risk” at the Meteorological Society Conference August 14, 2023 7pm at UCLA's Fowler Museum
Chris Koeberl, Science Advisor, in Fascinating BBC Program
Chris Koeberl (science advisor to Barringer Crater) and Mark Boslough in a BBC program about the discovery of the source of mysterious glass used by the ancient Egyptians....
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.
Asteroid Day Events in Rochechouart France
Hosted by the Center for International Research and Restitution on Impacts and on Rochechouart (CIRRIR), Rochechouart France is celebrating with a series of public events, competitions and presentations!
