The USGS says they adapted these tips from the University of New Mexico Meteorite Museum. Density: Meteorites are usually quite heavy for their size, since they contain metallic iron and dense ...

New research suggests Earth’s water came from sources other than meteorites, challenging long-standing theories on planetary ...

Thousands of people across metro Atlanta and the Southeast reported seeing what looked like a fireball falling through the sky on Thursday afternoon. It’s been reported that what was spotted in the ...

For a long time, scientists assumed that Earth's water was delivered by asteroids and comets billions of years ago. This coincided with the Late Heavy Bombardment (ca. 4.1 to 3.8 billion years ago), a ...

ATLANTA — Thousands of people across metro Atlanta and the Southeast reported seeing what looked like a fireball falling through the sky on Thursday afternoon. It’s been reported that what was spotted ...

Much of what scientists know about the early solar system comes from meteorites – ancient rocks that travel through space and survive a fiery plunge through Earth’s atmosphere. Among meteorites, one ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A “fireball” flashed across the sky on Thursday afternoon in a spectacle that was visible to residents in several states, including Georgia. NASA confirmed it was a ...

BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. — The explosive meteorite blasted into the skies over Georgia with a sonic boom, maybe you saw it on video or social media. But soon you’ll be able to see a chunk of the Georgia ...

Richard Jakiel fell in love with outer space as a kid, and his enthusiasm never waned. Now 67, the Lithia Springs man, who has taught astronomy in Cobb County high schools and at universities, plans ...