[meteorite-list] Re: Plessite

2004-02-11 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Thanks for your comments Jeff. That makes sense as far as my understanding of metal meteorite goes. Maybe I should get the handbook of iron meteorites (~$1400). As I am sure you know, Kamacite and Taenite both form in crystals. Plessite I would then imagine is a certain pattern of the Kamacite

[meteorite-list] AD Super Nice Whole Millbillillie

2004-02-11 Thread almitt
To Interested Parties, I have a Millbillillie posted on eBay and ending in two days. It is a real beauty and has 100% fusion crust with very light orange clay on about 30% of the stone. It also is orientated with nice distinguished flow lines running down the edges. There are a couple of small

[meteorite-list] new meteorites and thin sections

2004-02-11 Thread Steve Arnold, Chicago!!!
Good morning list.Just want to update you all on my nevada meteorite puzzle.I got back thin section pictures of it.I'll have them up on my website tonight.So far it looks like an H5, with lots of metal flecks and dark brown matrix with very dark chondrules.Of the new meteorites I got from tucson

[meteorite-list] More Info, Franconia Meteorite

2004-02-11 Thread Arizona Keith
Hello List I got a few emails asking for more infoaboutthe Franconia, It's in Northwestern Arizona, Franconia is an abandon R/R stop, not a city, but is the name forexit 13on I-40,35 miles west of Kingman Arizona, 13 miles east of the Colorado river and California Border. About 100 miles

[meteorite-list] UK and ESA Announce Beagle 2 Inquiry

2004-02-11 Thread Ron Baalke
European Space Agency Paris, 11 February 2004 Press Release N° 09-2004 UK and ESA announce Beagle 2 inquiry - Investigation to learn lessons from Mars Lander Beagle 2, the British-built element of ESA's Mars Express mission, has failed to communicate since its first radio contact was missed

[meteorite-list] Mars Global Surveyor Images - February 5-11, 2004

2004-02-11 Thread Ron Baalke
MARS GLOBAL SURVEYOR IMAGES February 5-11, 2004 The following new images taken by the Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) on the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft are now available: o South Polar Scene (Released 05 February 2004) http://www.msss.com/mars_images/moc/2004/02/05/index.html o Wind-Streaked

[meteorite-list] Tucson Notes Part 2 of 3

2004-02-11 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, In case any of you are interested we would like to share some of our Tucson show experiences. This will be part two of three. On the fourth day Steve Drummond received a phone call and had to head back to California. We were sorry to see him leave as he is always a lot of

Re: [meteorite-list] More Info, Franconia Meteorite

2004-02-11 Thread Bob Holmes
Hi All, I have several slices of Franconia, one of which is on my website.You can view it at http://www.meteoritebiz.com/franconia-az.html Also, please note that Franconia is still just a provisional name. I'm hoping it will be announced in the next MetBull Best regards, Bob Holmes From:

[meteorite-list] Cold Motor Causes Spirit To Remain Parked For A Day

2004-02-11 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/mars/mera/040211spirit.html Cold motor causes Spirit to remain parked for a day BY JUSTIN RAY SPACEFLIGHT NOW February 11, 2004 A missed communications window caused by a cold antenna motor on the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit prevented the robot from racking up

[meteorite-list] Mike Millers and Ruben Garcias new strewn fields are not part of the Franconia Meteorite

2004-02-11 Thread Ruben Garcia
Hi List, Arizona Keith is partially correct, for months Mike Miller and myself have been working a number of different strewn fields!! To date we have many classifications pending and all are in arizona. Having said that, we are not yet ready to divulge the exact coordinates. However, we do know

[meteorite-list] Doubtful DaG476 on ebay..

2004-02-11 Thread Martin Altmann
Hi list, St.Magellon Divelbiss help! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2224881954category=3239 Item # 2224881954 I found this DaG 476 browsing ebay and in my opinion it is not directly looking like DaG 476, nor like an Shergottite at all. What are your opinions? Greetings!

[meteorite-list] Newbie Tucson report, part 2 of ?

2004-02-11 Thread Matson, Robert
Hi List, Continuing my report from yesterday, it's Friday night at La Fuente, and the back room is packed with a Who's Who of meteorite hunters, collectors, dealers and writers. If a bolide had chosen that moment to impact 1749 North Oracle, the damage to the private meteorite collecting world

Re: [meteorite-list] Doubtful DaG476 on ebay..

2004-02-11 Thread Peter Marmet
Martin A. wrote: St.Magellon Divelbiss help! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2224881954amp;category=3239Item # 2224881954 I found this DaG 476 browsing ebay and in my opinion it is not directly looking like DaG 476, nor like an Shergottite at all. Hi Martin and list, that's

[meteorite-list] ad - new auctions project started

2004-02-11 Thread Moritz Karl
Hi Everybody! You have probably already heard from our new website at www.sv-meteorites.com Further we have also started some free auctions using XCENT quick auctions. I have added two auctions for now to see how it works so far. Here is the link to the auctions:

Re: [meteorite-list] Doubtful DaG476 on ebay..

2004-02-11 Thread Moritz Karl
Hi List! I would say that it is not DaG 476 as I know pretty precise what this material looks like. Regards Moritz Karl -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von Martin Altmann Gesendet: Mittwoch, 11. Februar 2004 22:14 An: [EMAIL

Re: [meteorite-list] Doubtful DaG476 on ebay..

2004-02-11 Thread Moritz Karl
Hi Peter and list! There is no special part of the DaG 476 that looks like that that I know of. Further I think the picture quality is sufficient enough to say that it is not DaG 476. Best Regards Moritz Karl Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von

Re: [meteorite-list] Doubtful DaG476 on ebay..

2004-02-11 Thread j . divelbiss
Martin and others, As you all can see, this is not a huge slice of DaG 476. It looks more like a porophyritic basalt from earth of course. It is not a Mars shergottite, nor an earthly gabbro. Based on the size of the piece when compared to the dime, it is about 4 cm x 3 cm...which would make

Re: [meteorite-list] Doubtful DaG476 on ebay..

2004-02-11 Thread David Weir
Hi Martin, The text used for this auction was taken from my website without my permission. This fact, together with the fact that it looks nothing like DaG 476 and that the seller has zero feedback, would make me not bid on this item under any circumstances. Buy from a reputable dealer. David

RE: [meteorite-list] Doubtful DaG476 on ebay..

2004-02-11 Thread Bernhard \Rendelius\ Rems
It's funny to see WHO has placed a bid on that :-) Bernhard -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Weir Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 11:25 PM To: Martin Altmann Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Doubtful DaG476 on

[meteorite-list] Next Generation Rover: The Mars Science Laboratory

2004-02-11 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.space.com/businesstechnology/technology/mars_science_lab_040211.html Next Generation Rover: The Mars Science Laboratory By Leonard David space.com 11 February 2004 PASADENA, Calif. -- While the Spirit and Opportunity rovers wheel themselves into the history books of Mars

RE: [meteorite-list] Doubtful DaG476 on ebay..

2004-02-11 Thread CMcdon0923
It's funny to see WHO has placed a bid on that :-) Let's hope he wins it !! __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] A Day in the Life of a Martian Scientist

2004-02-11 Thread Ron Baalke
http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/spotlight/dayinthelife01.html A Day in the Life of a Martian Scientist Jet Propulsion Laboratory February 08, 2004 Wearing two watches, one for Mars time on the left wrist and one for Earth time on the right wrist, Jim Rice works in three time zones on two

[meteorite-list] Thin Section Sale

2004-02-11 Thread Roman Jirasek
Hi all, Thinning out my thin section collection. Have a look and maybe add one to your collection. http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItemsuserid=roman...; include=0since=-1sort=3rows=50 Best regards, Roman Jirasek www.meteoritelabels.com

[meteorite-list] AD* Beautiful Slice of Etter Tx, 2370 gr priced to sell

2004-02-11 Thread drtanuki
Dear List: I am offering a beautiful full slice of Etter Texas purchased from the Robert Haag Collection. The slice weighs 2370gr and is priced at $2.00 per gram plus shipping and insurance. Photos available to serious buyers.. Total $4740 plus shipping. This may be your only chance to purchase a

[meteorite-list] Ad - unusual and rare meteorites from NWA

2004-02-11 Thread Stefan Ralew
Dear List, on my website I have listed some new classified meteorites. All these meteorites are unusual or rare types. A particularly special piece is the new L/LL3 NWA3099. The meteorite is built up from a conglomerate of chondrules and is very fresh and beautiful. I had offer some slices of

[meteorite-list] Tucson Notes Part 3 of 3

2004-02-11 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, In case any of you are interested we would like to share some of our Tucson show experiences. This will be part three of three. Luckily we arrived early at the Birthday Bash because the tables were already half taken at 7:15 and the event was not due to start until 8:00.

[meteorite-list] Sikhote Birthday + Favorite Photos

2004-02-11 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Hello list, Around 10:30 in the mourning February 12, 1947 (57 years ago) in eastern Siberia my favorite of all iron meteorites, fell to earth. I have6 original newspapers from the era transcribed on my website. http://www.meteoritearticles.com/znpsikhote.html And in the new few days, I will

[meteorite-list] NP 04-1947 Sikhote, Fesenkov

2004-02-11 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Paper: Reno Evening Gazette City: Reno, Nevada Date: Monday, April 28, 1947 Page: 9 Russians Study Meteorite Fall MOSCOW, April 28 (AP) - V. G. Fesenkov, chairman of the meteorite committee of the USSR Academy of Science, said today it was possible that a minor planet collided with the earth on

Re: [meteorite-list] Doubtful DaG476 on ebay..

2004-02-11 Thread magellon
Hi David, Actually he did NOT copy the text from your web site. He copied the header and first three paragraphs verbatim from Erich's web site: http://www.mars.li/DaG476.htm Erich copied his web site from yours! Best, ken newton David Weir wrote: Hi Martin, The text used for this auction

[meteorite-list] Attn: Art, Help for Sergey

2004-02-11 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Hello Art, Sergey Vasiliev (www.sv-meteorites.com) hasbeen trying to subscribe to the list the last couple weeks without success. If you would help him I am sure he would appreciate it. And if your not Art and reading this check out Sergey's website, he has been busy lately.A new look and