Meteor Over the Bay of Naples
NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day is an incredible shot of a meteor streaking over the Naples sky on Feb 8, 2024 taken by Wang Letian
Asteroid Impacts Displacing Mass on the Moon
Did you know impacts can displace enough mass to move the polls on the moon?
Ever Touch a Meteorite Before?
Have you ever touched a meteorite… or the largest single piece from the one that created the famous Meteor Crater in Arizona? Yes its real, and you can touch this space rock at the Visitor Center on your way to view the crater!
International Space Station Photo of Meteor Crater
You can see from the surrounding volcanic areas why originally the crater was thought to have been formed by a volcano!
Dr Kring’s Astronaut Training Volume Published
Astronaut Training for Operations in Impact-Cratered Terrains, authored by University Space Research Association's Principal Scientist Dr. David Kring at the LPI
Odessa Texas Meteorite Crater
Another desert Meteorite Crater in USA is in Odessa TX- only a little older than Barringer Crater impacting 63,500 years ago
Dense areas of Meteorites in the Atacama Desert
This article by Gabriel A. Pinto et al is a compilation of the physical and climatic properties of the more than 2700 classified Atacama meteorites.
Evidence of Peak of Earth Impacts during the Ordovician
This paper by Birger Schmitz et al provides evidence for a period of concentrated meteor showers due to an asteroid break up.
Human Evolution Triggered by Chicxulub Impact
Barringer Medalist Gareth Collins describes the Chicxulub impact’s massive destruction, as well as our species present day successful DART mission to redirect asteroids which may threaten earth!
Could an Ice Age be Caused by Meteorite Dust?
Barringer Medalist Birger Schmitz’ research covered by NYTimes and SciShow:
Don’t Miss Arizona’s Otherworldly Destination: Barringer Crater
Watch this informative Smithsonian video and come see for yourself!
A Visit to Meteor Crater, Witness to Planetary History
Testimonial for the powerful experience of visiting Meteor Crater in context of our planet’s history
Current Research on Asteroid Bennu
Imene Kerraouch PhD presenting her research on Bennu poster at MetSoc conference 2023
History Channel’s “Ancient Aliens” features Barringer Crater
The History Channel’s “Ancient Aliens” program discusses asteroids and meteorites which brought both destruction and life supporting precious elements to this planet!
Indigenous Peoples Day at Meteor Crater
In honor and celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day, Meteor Crater is planning a full day of events and activities, including a Native American Market, Music, Dancing and Crafts for all to enjoy!
Where Will You be for the Total Solar Eclipse?
Barringer Meteor Crater is very near to the prime viewing location of the October 14th 2023 Total Eclipse!
Life Bounced Back after Chicxulub!
After the giant asteroid crashed into earth causing the extinction of the Dinosaurs and 75% of species (also called the Cretaceous/Paleogene (K-Pg) boundary) apparently life rebounded!
Interactive Earth Impact Map- Any Near You?
Its quite amazing to see how many confirmed Meteorite Impact sites there are around the world, maybe there’s one near you!
First Asteroid Sample Return
The first-ever mission to retrieve a sample of an asteroid has successfully returned!