October 9, 2026: University of Texas scientists modify the estimate of a meteorite impact in Oklahoma.
by Jeffrey L. Hunt
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New Age for Oklahoma Impact Site
From Physics.org
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have rewritten a small part of Oklahoma’s geologic history with global implications for ancient life. Below the surface of the small town of Ames, Oklahoma, a meteor impact site spans miles. The crater is buried by sedimentary strata in the subsurface, but it remains an important marker of Oklahoma’s ancient past and present-day economy; the Ames impact structure is a major oil and gas producer.
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I am on a writing hiatus, so I am sharing some recent astronomy news while I am away from the keyboard. I will step in when an interesting event is occurring such as when Mars appears to be in the Beehive on October 11. Use a binocular to watch Mars close in on the star cluster during the next few mornings – JLH
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