[meteorite-list] Tagish LAke micros for sale

2004-01-12 Thread Dave Harris
Hi there, I have got a few micros of Tagish lake for sale (in gelcaps). They are 1-3mm across and start at $15 plus shipping ($3). If anyone is interested please email me off list! Very best dave IMCA #0092 __ Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] List Status - from the Admin

2004-01-12 Thread ajones
Good Morning All; The List is back up after experiencing some DNS server issues yesterday. Best Regards, Art

[meteorite-list] Spirit Rover Nearly Ready to Roll

2004-01-12 Thread Ron Baalke
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE JET PROPULSION LABORATORY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91109. TELEPHONE (818) 354-5011 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov Franklin O'Donnell (818) 354-5011 Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif.

Re: [meteorite-list] List Status - from the Admin

2004-01-12 Thread Michael Masse
Hi Art ... welcome back ...a personal thanks for your time and patience in maintaining the 'list' service. I appreciate and enjoy it and even forits brief down-time - it was missed.. Thanks and Best regards, Michael M. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[meteorite-list] Spectacular slices of Vaca Muerta Olivine Cluster ...SALE...

2004-01-12 Thread Rodrigo Martinez
Hola List I finished 6 new thin slices of Vaca Muerta Olivine Cluster, some of these show a delicate metal inclusions ribbon. Each slice have 2 picture, with transmit light and reflex light. www.meteorites.cl/for-sale.html in the Vaca Muerta zone, press the button Olivine Cluster. Rodrigo

[meteorite-list] Mars Rover Scientists Don't Judge a Book by its Cover

2004-01-12 Thread Ron Baalke
http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/spotlight/spirit/a5_20040110.html Scientists Don't Judge a Book by its Cover Jet Propulsion Laboratory January 10, 2004 Scientists have a crush on Mars, and it's hard not to look only for things we want to see, says Mars Exploration Rover scientist, John Grant,

[meteorite-list] Fw: AD EBAY SALES nice shaped individuals

2004-01-12 Thread Michel Franco
- Original Message - From: Michel Franco [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 10:32 AM Subject: AD EBAY nice shape individuals Dear List I have listed 21 items ending in 3 days. You can see them at

[meteorite-list] Still No Signal From Beagle 2

2004-01-12 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.esa.int/export/SPECIALS/Mars_Express/SEMOYO374OD_0.html European Space Agency 12 January 2004 No signal was received from Beagle 2 this morning when ESA's Mars Express orbiter passed over the landing site around 03:20 CET. Professor Colin Pillinger, Beagle 2 Lead Scientist, was

[meteorite-list] Re: Weekly eBayMeteorites Invitation

2004-01-12 Thread Steve Schoner
Hello all,Due to the fact that the MetList was down, I post this now... I invite everyone to take a look at this weeks eBay offerings at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eBayMeteorites/ There are some interesting things being offered. Also, take a look at the description for this group. If

[meteorite-list] AD - Bensour Auctions ending tonight

2004-01-12 Thread philippe thomas
Hello All, 19 auctions of Bensour fragments with crust between 1.03 and 7.19 g are ending tonight. All are pristine stones which are collected soon after the fall. Keep an eye on it, it's a good opportunity to acquire some very fresh Bensour at low prices !

[meteorite-list] Red Inclusions?

2004-01-12 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hello List, What are some of the candidates for red inclusions in a meteorite? I have an NWA that's very strange and it has one tiny little inclusion that is very red, almost looks like a spot of blood? (it's not blood) Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier IMCA 6168

RE: [meteorite-list] Red Inclusions?

2004-01-12 Thread Bernhard \Rendelius\ Rems
Don't bash me, but to my knowledge the most likely candidate for a red inclusion is: rust. Bernhard -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom aka James Knudson Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 6:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

[meteorite-list] NPA 06-1901 Large Meteor In Mexico

2004-01-12 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Paper: The Fort Wayne Evening Sentinel City: Fort Wayne, Indiana Date: Friday, June 21, 1901 Page: 4 LARGE METEOR IN MEXICO Denver, Col., June 21. - A special to the News from Tucson, Ari., says: The largest meteor ever seen in this part of the country fell between the pueblos of Los Molinas and

[meteorite-list] Rosetta Ready to Explore A Comet's Realm

2004-01-12 Thread Ron Baalke
http://sci.esa.int/science-e/www/object/index.cfm?fobjectid=34479 Rosetta Ready to Explore A Comet's Realm European Space Agency 12 Jan 2004 ESA's comet chaser will soon be heading towards a new target, known as 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, but the mission team is confident that a rich scientific

[meteorite-list] Spirit's Surrounding Beckon In Color Panorama

2004-01-12 Thread Ron Baalke
Donald Savage Headquarters, WashingtonJanuary 12, 2004 (Phone: 202/358-1547) Guy Webster Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. (Phone: 818/354-5011) RELEASE: 04-020 SPIRIT'S SURROUNDINGS BECKON IN COLOR PANORAMA The first 360-degree color view from NASA's

[meteorite-list] TUCSON

2004-01-12 Thread Steve Arnold, Chicago!!!
Hi there list.It is good to be back up.I was just wondering who all is going to tucson.Please let me know.It is only 3 weeks away. steve arnold, chicago = Steve R.Arnold, Chicago, IL, 60120 I. M. C. A. MEMBER #6728 Illinois Meteorites website url

Re: [meteorite-list] What to do?

2004-01-12 Thread dean bessey
You know, there are more things to consider when deciding what to send in than might be evident right away. Of course the real answer to your question is that you want a representative sample so that you know exactly what it is and get a proper classification for your rock. But its not always easy

[meteorite-list] Re:What to do?

2004-01-12 Thread Fredmeteorhall
What Dean said: Damned if you do, damned if you don't! Try sending two slices of the meteorite from different looking sections. You may have to give a little more than the ten grams, maybe 14 grams, so what? Good Luck, Fred Hall

[meteorite-list] Ad - Large Olivine Diogenite Slices on eBay - 99 cents

2004-01-12 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, We made a mistake that favors collectors on our eBay listings. We put two large slices of the Ultra Rare Olivine Diogenite NWA 1877 instead of the more common Mesosiderite NWA 1879 and started them out at 99 cents. Since there are already bidders we will let the two auctions

[meteorite-list] Denver

2004-01-12 Thread Jeannie Devon
Much to my dismay, I will not be able to make it to Tucson this year. Hope all who are lucky enough to be there have a fantastic time! To keep my mind on happier things, we are planning a possible trip to the Denver show in September. Yes, I know this is a premature question, but does

Re: [meteorite-list] What to do?

2004-01-12 Thread John Gwilliam
Tom, With the Tucson Show just three weeks away, I'd recommend taking it to Tucson and getting some opinions there. You can always send it in for classification later, can't you? Best, John Gwilliam At 01:55 PM 1/12/04 -0700, Tom aka James Knudson wrote: Hello List, I got an offer to get an

[meteorite-list] New Tucson Contact List Feature!!

2004-01-12 Thread Paul Harris
Dear List Members, Michael Blood gave a suggestion for an easy to fit in your pocket Tucson Contact List as printing out our Information page is informative but bulky to carry around. We have a new Form feature which will save your contact information into a database. Every few days we will

Re: [meteorite-list] Denver

2004-01-12 Thread David Freeman
Normally the Denver show is the second weekend of September with the dealers having fun the few days before that weekend. DAve F. Jeannie Devon wrote: Much to my dismay, I will not be able to make it to Tucson this year. Hope all who are lucky enough to be there have a fantastic time! To

Re: [meteorite-list] Re:What to do?

2004-01-12 Thread David Freeman
I know, carve it into four pieces and send them to four places and get four classifications, and then go buy another NWA to help the dealers out and to get yourself another child to play with since the beauty of this one has you nutty! Dave F. :-) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What Dean said:

Re: [meteorite-list] NPA 06-1901 Large Meteor In Mexico

2004-01-12 Thread Impactika
In a message dated 1/12/2004 12:00:27 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (Mark note: Meteorites A to Z does not show a meteorite having fallen on June 11, 1901 in Mexico and having been recovered. It does show an unrelated meteorite that fell June 10, 1901 23:00 in Pakistan).

Re: [meteorite-list] Denver

2004-01-12 Thread Impactika
In a message dated 1/12/2004 6:05:53 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To keep my mind on happier things, we are planning a possible trip to the Denver show in September. Yes, I know this is a premature question, but does anyone have dates for the show? Of course!!! The

[meteorite-list] Re: Denver

2004-01-12 Thread Fredmeteorhall
Denver: The rock, mineral, gem and meteorite dealers located at the hotels will open on the 13 or 14 of September, a few days before the main show at the Merchandise Mart opens. Check out www.denvermineralshow.com High regards to All, Fred Hall

[meteorite-list] Why Is Mars Red?

2004-01-12 Thread Ron Baalke
http://slate.msn.com/id/2093779/ Why Is Mars Red? Basically, the whole planet is rusty. By Brendan I. Koerner January 12, 2004 Mars: Bucket o' rust Spirit, NASA's scrappy exploration robot, has been snapping some breathtaking photos of Mars. More portraits of red-tinged landscapes should

[meteorite-list] AD - California meteorite on eBay - SALE

2004-01-12 Thread ajones
Hi Everyone!I have a nice small piece of Sheephole Valley, California(thefirst and onlymeteorite I've found!) on eBay wth no reserve. Here's your chance to get a piece of this California H4 meteorite!

[meteorite-list] Oldest Holbrook witness dies

2004-01-12 Thread John Gwilliam
Pauline Greer McCleve, the oldest person known to have personally witnessed the fall of the Holbrook, Arizona meteorite has died in Tempe, Arizona at the age of 108. In 1912 at the age of seventeen, Pauline was on the front porch of her family home when she saw the fireball approaching the

Re: [meteorite-list] Re:What to do?

2004-01-12 Thread MexicoDoug
Good question, Tom. I think you are following a painful paradigm most must face when lucky enough to have extraterrestrial material in possession. This is really a very personal decision, I think. Maybe you wont get the best advice from a vetern, like asking Madonna or Wilt Chamberlain what to do

[meteorite-list] Dried lakebed question 

2004-01-12 Thread MexicoDoug
Dear list, I have a doubt I have meant to ask for a long time. Don't dried lakebeds have elevated salts due to the evaporated waters run-off they have received over the years - the Salton Sea comes to mind for example, not to mention may others like it around the world-, and if so, how does

[meteorite-list] Dried lakebed question 

2004-01-12 Thread Matson, Robert
Hi Doug, Don't dried lakebeds have elevated salts due to the evaporated waters run-off they have received over the years - the Salton Sea comes to mind for example, not to mention may others like it around the world-, and if so, how does this manifest itself on meteorites being

[meteorite-list] Peter Utas

2004-01-12 Thread Rob Wesel
Sorry to use the list, Peter can you contact me please. Rob Wesel -- We are the music makers... and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]