Center for Meteorite Studies, Space research museum at Arizona State University, United States
The Center for Meteorite Studies contains specimens from more than 1,600 meteorite falls and findings, forming an extensive research collection at Arizona State University.
Founded in 1960 at Arizona State University Tempe campus, the Center established itself as the largest university meteorite collection in the world.
The Center facilitates education through exhibits, programs, and research opportunities for students, educators, and scientists studying planetary formation and space science.
Located at Arizona State University Tempe campus, the museum opens to visitors during weekdays, offering direct observation of meteorite specimens.
The collection includes fragments from different planetary bodies, enabling researchers to study the composition and formation of the solar system.
Location: Arizona
Inception: 1960
GPS coordinates: 33.42110,-111.93200
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:59
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