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Center for Meteorite Studies

Center for Meteorite Studies is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Tempe, Arizona. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Center for Meteorite Studies?

The Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies was founded in 1960, on the Tempe Campus of Arizona State University, and houses the world's largest university-based meteorite collection. The collection contains specimens from over 1,600 separate meteorite falls and finds, and is actively used internationally for planetary, geological and space science research. The Center also operates a meteorite museum which is open to the public.

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Museum details

Name
Center for Meteorite Studies
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Tempe
State
Arizona
Website
http://meteorites.asu.edu/
IMLS Museum ID
8409500313
Coordinates
33.69121, -112.53852
What kind of museum is Center for Meteorite Studies?

Center for Meteorite Studies is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Center for Meteorite Studies located?

Center for Meteorite Studies is located in Tempe, Arizona at approximately 33.69121, -112.53852. See the map above.

Does Center for Meteorite Studies have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://meteorites.asu.edu/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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