[meteorite-list] Stolen Chilean Meteorite from the U.C.N. museum

2003-01-19 Thread Rodrigo Martinez
Dear List Colleagues Last week a Iron meteorite was stolen from the University U.C.N. Museum, Chile. Lamentably this meteorite is not classified but their approximate dimensions are 40cm height, 15cm diameter and 15kg. If you have any information or suspect about this Chilean meteorite please

[meteorite-list] Martian Ejection Ages (Part 2)

2003-01-19 Thread Bernd Pauli HD
Adam Hupe wrote: I am betting that NWA 998 has a different ejection date and crystallization age than the other five Nakhlites. The isotope data is proving to be very interesting and was announced at the 65th Meteoritical Society meeting. ... and pre-atmospheric sizes of martian meteorites:

[meteorite-list] Another Possible Lunar??

2003-01-19 Thread Nelson Oakes
Hi Everyone, Aziz and I have another possible Lunar. Pics are at www.meteorites-r-us.com and are listed as Possible Lunar. I'll be bringing this to Tucson for your views and comments!(Yes, It will also be scientifically tested, unfortunately not as quicklyas Tucson is here!!) Thanks Nels

Re: [meteorite-list] Another Possible Lunar??

2003-01-19 Thread Randy Mils
I wish I had a dollar for every possible Lunar, Martian, Mercury, etc. meteorite that I have seen posted to this list. Time will tell the true classification. Randy get 2 months FREE* __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[meteorite-list] Fireball Watch: Starshine 3 To Re-enter Earth's Atmosphere

2003-01-19 Thread Ron Baalke
Space Weather News for January 19, 2003 http://www.spaceweather.com The glittering Starshine 3 satellite, built by schoolkids and launched in Sept. 2001, will soon re-enter Earth's atmosphere. Can you spot the fireball? Re-entry estimates vary from 0500 UT (midnight EST) to 1330 UT (8:30 EST)

[meteorite-list] Sad day for astronomy

2003-01-19 Thread Geoffcin
All, I've just received this email. One of the worlds greatest observatories has been totally destroyed. Fires destroy Stromlo observatory; Irreplaceable equipment worth millions of dollars was destroyed when the Canberra bushfires ravaged the historic Mount Stromlo Observatory. Research

Re: [meteorite-list] Sad day for astronomy

2003-01-19 Thread Ron Baalke
The fire in Canberra has already claimed four lives and about 400 homes. The weather forecast in the coming week is not good, continued hot weather and winds. One of the Deep Space Network tracking stations is located near Canberra, but thus far I haven't heard of any damages to the facility.

Re: [meteorite-list] etching irons with ferric chloride

2003-01-19 Thread Jeff Stephens
Howdy Listers, Just wanted to thank everyone that replied. I got great advise, and my first set of etched pieces since your replies look teriffic. Here's a recap of the feedback I got, both on and off list. (this is the condensed version): * Radio Shack PCB Etchant (Ferric Chloride) etches

[meteorite-list] Fw: Request for help

2003-01-19 Thread Rosemary Hackney
Can someone Help Jon with his addy change...message below ... Thanks Rosie - Original Message - From: J. Fox [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Rosemary Hackney [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 8:20 PM Subject: Re: Request for help Hello Rosemary, I had to drop from the

[meteorite-list] getting around in tucson

2003-01-19 Thread STEVE ARNOLD
Hey there list. When I get to tucson, I was wondering, how am I going to get from place to place? Shuttle? Bus? Cab? Walk? Someone driving me?I do not plan to rent a car.I need suggestions please. steveSteve R. Arnold, Chicago, USA!! The Midwest Meteorite Collector! I.M.C.A. #6728