The meteorite is dark black and shiny, with a rough texture. A chip of the meteorite is next to it, and a cube says “1 CM” on it.

Cambridge Science Festival – Meteorites, magnets, and space exploration

Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024 Time: 12:00 - 4:00pm Location: Kendall/MIT Open Space | 292 Main Street, Cambridge, MA
Categories: Events + Outreach | Planetary Science

Spot the difference between a space rock and an Earth rock, hold a piece of solar system history, and learn about the ongoing exploration of outer space.

About the Organizer

The MIT Planetary Magnetism lab investigates the formation, evolution, and history of planetary bodies with a focus on paleomagnetism, geophysics, meteoritics, and habitability.