Why is it called Meteor Maria, This is because archeologists, found some evidence, which leads to the Maria (minor planet designation: 170 Maria) of the Main belt asteroid that was discovered by French astronomer Henri Joseph Perrotin on January 10, 1877. Its orbit was computed by Antonio Abetti, and the asteroid was named after his sister, Maria.
What is the meaning of Meteor Crater
meteorite crater, depression that results from the impact of a natural object from interplanetary space with Earth or with other comparatively large solid bodies such as the Moon, other planets and their satellites, or larger asteroids and comets.
In 2018 Meteor Crater (Maria) was discovered at Ras Baalbek, Lebanon, Near the Assi River. in a debt of 58m.
Still a Hidden Gem in Lebanon, Meteor Crater (Maria) is still one of the least Visited places in Lebanon.
Though Not many studies has been made about it, we hope to get more information about this soon, it’s still a beautiful place to visit and take some photos. It’s still considered one of the hidden gems in Lebanon, located at Ras Baalbek, near the Assi River.
Why is it called Meteor Maria, This is because archeologists, found some evidence, which leads to the Maria (minor planet designation: 170 Maria) of the Main belt asteroid that was discovered by French astronomer Henri Joseph Perrotin on January 10, 1877. Its orbit was computed by Antonio Abetti, and the asteroid was named after his sister, Maria.
