Our goal is to shed light on the fascinating world of meteor strikes, offering a comprehensive view of data collected by NASA with over a 1000 strikes stretching back in time to the 1400s! Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast, a curious student, or simply intrigued by the mysteries of the universe, this platform provides an interactive experience to explore and learn about meteors, their dynamic sizes, impacts, and much more. Dive in and discover the cosmic wonders of our planet!
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A meteor is the flash of light that we see in the night sky when a small chunk of interplanetary debris burns up as it passes through our atmosphere. The debris is known as a meteoroid, and the remnants of it that reach the Earth's surface are called meteorites.
Small: Less than 1 kilogram
Medium: Between 1 kilogram and 10 kilograms
Large: 10 kilograms and more
Picture one of these objects hurtling through the sky on fire!
1 kg: Your laptop
10 kg: Bag of dog food
50 kg: 60" flat-screen TV
100 kg: Standard refrigerator
500 kg: Concert grand piano
1,000 kg: 2016 Chevy Spark
5,000 kg: Elephant
20,000 kg: Fire truck (take a look at that iron meteorite in Sikhote-Alin - it's a monster of a meteor!)