ASNH Meteorites Exhibited

By Al Washburn

East Haven Hagaman Library
On the evening of April 2, 2025, the ASNH meteorite collection was presented to the public at the Hagaman Library. A general introduction started the evening off at 6:30 pm, which was followed by a Powerpoint presentation on the different kinds of meteorites. This was followed by a hands-on examination of the samples by the attendees, and then questions. All was over by 8 pm.

Hammonasset Event
Visitors to the Meg’s Point Nature Center at Hammonasset State Park were greeted at 10 am, Saturday, May 10th, to a special presentation of the ASNH’s meteorite collection, sponsored by the “Friends of Hammonasset” organization. A short greeting by Ranger Russ Miller led to an introduction on the topic of meteorites which was followed by a “meteorite crater drop box” investigation. After the drop box was a Powerpoint describing the different types of meteorites. Finally came the opportunity to hold and ask questions about the samples. Thirty-four enthusiastic adults and children were in attendance. The session ended around 11:30 am.