A new paper from our group demonstrates the presence ammonium in the Orgueil meteorite and confirms its extraterrestrial origin through nitrogen isotopes.
Read MoreA 40 million year spike in impact craters near the paleo-equator suggests that a large asteroid nearly hit the planet, broke apart from tidal forces, formed a ring, and then fell to the surface over millions of years.
Read MoreIn this video, I explain how to recognize a "possible meteorite". (Ⓒ OSUG).
Read MoreIn this video, I explain how to recognize a "possible meteorite". (Ⓒ OSUG).
Read MoreA new meteorite has been recovered in France after a fireball was widely observed on the night of 9 September 2023 by FRIPON fireball cameras and eyewitnesses. A local resident of Sauldre et Sologne reported finding a potential meteorite on her property, which was later confirmed by experts. (Ⓒ FRIPON/Vigie-Ciel/Asma Steinhausser).
Read MoreA fireball was spotted over France on September 9th 2023 around 22:14 UT (Ⓒ Cédric H).
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