# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Fireballs in the Sky: how meteorites shaped our planet
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: A Hybrid meeting of Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical SocietyAbout this EventFireballs in the sky: how meteorites shaped our planetProfessor Martin Lee, University of GlasgowThis lecture describes the wonder of meteorites – where they come from, what happens when they land (often with a bang!) and how they can help answer the biggest questions in science including the origins of life on Earth, and chances of finding life on other planets. The focus will be on carbonaceous chondrites, which come from asteroids that were born in the cold and dark outer reaches of the solar system. It has been an exciting time to study them – a carbonaceous chondrite landed in Gloucestershire in 2021, and two carbonaceous chondrite asteroids have recently been visited by space missions. Some of the fascinating results from research on these samples will be described.Martin Lee is Professor of Planetary Science in the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow. He is a geologist by training, having studied at the Universities of Leicester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Essex, and Edinburgh before joining Glasgow in 2000. The focus of his work is on exploring the early history of the solar system through studying meteorites and samples returned from asteroids using high-resolution analytical techniques including transmission electron microscopy and atom probe tomography. Asteroid 8152 Martinlee (1986 VY) is named in his honour.This hybrid meeting is also available via the Zoom platform  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/bcca3ba0-3597-11f1-a0ec-d9550886fa40-rimg-w555-h740-dcd4dcdc-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mexborough/fireballs-in-the-sky-how-meteorites-shaped-our-planet/100001987189059972
- **Event Categories**: Meetups, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 2.88, max: 2.88, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mexborough
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Mexborough Church Hall
- **lat**: 53.4925657
- **long**: -1.2782084
- **full address**: Mexborough Church Hall, 58A Church Street, Mexborough, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Fireballs in the Sky: how meteorites shaped our planet being held?
  - **A:** Fireballs in the Sky: how meteorites shaped our planet takes place on Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Mexborough Church Hall, 58A Church Street, Mexborough, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Fireballs in the Sky: how meteorites shaped our planet?
  - **A:** Tickets for Fireballs in the Sky: how meteorites shaped our planet are priced at GBP 3 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 3 + GBP 1 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing Fireballs in the Sky: how meteorites shaped our planet?
  - **A:** Fireballs in the Sky: how meteorites shaped our planet is organized by Mexborough & Swinton Astronomical Society.

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