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The Barringer Meteorite Crater view detail comment email this

Devoted to the Barringer Meteorite Crater, a "gigantic hole in the middle of the arid sandstone of the Arizona desert." Explores the scientific history and possible environmental effects of the impact of the meteorite. Includes essay "Daniel Moreau Barringer and the Battle for the Impact Theory," interactive quizzes, related links, and more.
http://www.barringercrater.com/
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Aug 5, 2004


Earth Impacts Effect Program view detail comment email this

"This program will estimate the seismic, blast wave, and thermal effects of an impact as well as the size of the crater produced by the impact" of a meteorite or comet striking the earth. Select the inputs, and the site will calculate the results of the impact. Includes a explanation of results. From scientists at the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. Note: "These results come with absolutely no warranty."
http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/impacteffects/
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Apr 26, 2004


IMO: International Meteor Organization view detail comment email this

Meteor observations from around the world, with a comprehensive study of meteor showers and their relation to comets and interplanetary dust, as well as observation information and a glossary.
http://www.imo.net/
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Oct 2, 2002


Leonids: Leonid Multi-Instrument Aircraft Campaign (Leonid MAC) view detail comment email this

Find forecasts, results, and images of Leonid meteor showers. Also includes background, news, biographies, and other material from 1998-2002 Leonid Multi-Instrument Aircraft Campaign (MAC) missions and more recent Leonid storm research. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
http://leonid.arc.nasa.gov/
Topics: Astronomy
Last updated Oct 28, 2009




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