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SUMMARY:K11 - Cosmic Encounter: When Space Rocks Become Extraordinary
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Mar Christian Cruz (National Museum of the Philippin
 es)\nMeteorites are among the oldest materials that humanity can physicall
 y encounter. Formed during the early history of the Solar System and trave
 led across space before reaching our planet\, these extraterrestrial mater
 ials provide a tangible connection between Earth and other celestial bodie
 s. The growing meteorite collection of the National Museum of the Philippi
 nes (NMP)\, as well as the dedication of the private meteorite-collecting 
 community\, allows this connection to extend beyond display cases and tran
 slate into meaningful public engagements.\n\n“Cosmic Encounter” explor
 es how meteorites can become effective tools for promoting space science b
 y sharing the extraordinary stories contained within seemingly ordinary ro
 cks. Their worth transcends monetary value\, as every specimen can represe
 nt scientific discovery\, a historical record\, or an opportunity to spark
  curiosity.\n\nThrough exhibitions\, research projects\, and outreach prog
 rams\, the NMP and its partners continue to make space rocks more accessib
 le to diverse audiences. From a meteoritical perspective\, this fusion of 
 geology and astronomy offers a multidisciplinary approach to understanding
  not only the cosmic environment surrounding us\, but also the processes o
 f our dynamic world. Moreover\, the roles of the NMP in preserving and con
 serving meteorites as part of the country’s scientific heritage\, togeth
 er with its future initiatives for advancing the field of meteoritics in t
 he Philippines\, will also form part of the presentation.\n\nUltimately\, 
 the keynote seeks to demonstrate that small fragments from space can make 
 significant impacts when they are understood and shared. In this sense\, t
 here is beauty in things that people may initially consider unnecessary.\n
 \nhttps://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/992/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort\, Mactan\, Cebu
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/992/
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