Calvin Prothro presenting on Asteroids & Meteorites at the Gem,Mineral, Fossil & Jewelry Show
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Our July show at the State Fairgrounds has a Learning Center area with featured speakers on some fascinating topics. This is included free with your show admission of $8.
On Sunday July 12th at 12:30pm come hear Calvin K. Prothro; P.G., CPG speak on--
Asteroids and Meteorites:Treasures and Terrors From Space
Asteroids and meteorites range the gamut between scientific and intellectual curiosities to potential sources of important knowledge and great wealth. The asteroid belt may offer future locations for human settlement and jumping off points to explore the outer solar system. A single M-Type asteroid could possess substantial quantities of precious and economically important metals, such as gold, platinum, titanium, lithium, iron, and copper, which exceed all amounts previously mined on Earth. It is estimated that there are between 50,000 and 200,000 of these types of asteroids, just waiting for us.
Nevertheless, asteroids also pose risks to our planet. Although catastrophic impacts are rare, the continuous arrival of meteorites (also known as shooting-stars) serve as a constant reminder of this threat.
Calvin Prothro is an Emeritus Professor of Onondaga Community College (OCC) where he taught for 18 years. He has been a visiting instructor at quite a number of upstate colleges. Calvin is a past President of the Central New York Association of Professional Geologists (CNYAPG) and serves on the board of directors for the New York State Council of Professional Geologists (NYSCPG). Calvin is also a science fiction writer and is the author of the Dark Solar System Series.
On Sunday July 12th at 12:30pm come hear Calvin K. Prothro; P.G., CPG speak on--
Asteroids and Meteorites:Treasures and Terrors From Space
Asteroids and meteorites range the gamut between scientific and intellectual curiosities to potential sources of important knowledge and great wealth. The asteroid belt may offer future locations for human settlement and jumping off points to explore the outer solar system. A single M-Type asteroid could possess substantial quantities of precious and economically important metals, such as gold, platinum, titanium, lithium, iron, and copper, which exceed all amounts previously mined on Earth. It is estimated that there are between 50,000 and 200,000 of these types of asteroids, just waiting for us.
Nevertheless, asteroids also pose risks to our planet. Although catastrophic impacts are rare, the continuous arrival of meteorites (also known as shooting-stars) serve as a constant reminder of this threat.
Calvin Prothro is an Emeritus Professor of Onondaga Community College (OCC) where he taught for 18 years. He has been a visiting instructor at quite a number of upstate colleges. Calvin is a past President of the Central New York Association of Professional Geologists (CNYAPG) and serves on the board of directors for the New York State Council of Professional Geologists (NYSCPG). Calvin is also a science fiction writer and is the author of the Dark Solar System Series.
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Center Of Progress Building - NY State Fairgrounds, Solvay, New York, Fairmount, United States
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Host or PublisherGem & Mineral Society of Syracuse
