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The Meteoritical Society is an international organization dedicated to the promotion of research and education in planetary science with emphasis on the studies of meteorites and other extraterrestrial materials that further our understanding of the origin of the solar system. The Society was established in 1933. Our members, from over 50 nations, span the range of planetary science. We are scientists, amateur scientists and enthusiasts.
The Planetary Studies Foundation (PSF) is an Illinois not-for-profit organization whose goal is to foster scientific literacy and to encourage interest in the sciences. Established in 1989, PSF has grown to be a multi-faceted organization dealing with meteorite research and recovery, polar exploration, and science education.
The Division’s meteorite collection is the oldest in the United States. It was begun by Benjamin Silliman with pieces of the Weston, Connecticut, meteorite in 1807, the New World’s first witnessed fall and recovery of a meteorite after the arrival of European settlers. Today the collection contains an estimated 5,000 specimens (including 54 Antarctic meteorites) from around 3,600 localities worldwide, representing every known meteorite type, as well as a representative collection of tektites and other impact-related materials.
Topher Spinnato is an internationally trusted meteorite educator, importer, collector, and dealer. His YouTube channel is rich with videos detailing the vast sea that is the study and collection of meteorites.
