Bench Crater meteorite

Have you ever seen a rock fall from the sky? Sometimes, big rocks from space called meteorites can fall down to Earth. The bench crater meteorite is a very special meteorite because it made a big hole in the ground that looks like a bench.

You know how you can make a hole in the ground when you play with sand or dirt? Well, the bench crater meteorite was so big and heavy that it made a really big hole in the ground when it crashed down. Imagine dropping a really heavy ball on your bed and it makes a dent, just like that!

Scientists study the bench crater meteorite because it helps them learn more about space and the materials that make up our universe. It's like a treasure from space that fell to Earth!