[meteorite-list] Mark Twain, a Eurochallenger, and Perihelia

2007-01-12 Thread MexicoDoug
Martin teased the R.O.W. about some obscure Jünger fellow and hove out a who said (with clairvoyance) to cater to a more American style of literature: ...came in with Halley's comet (1835) go out with it (1910) ... Jerry quipped: Mark Twain! As my Favorite Martin wonders how Mark Twain

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: Re-2: January Comet?

2007-01-12 Thread Matthias Bärmann
Ah, Martin, this was our American friends' chance while I was sleeping - and you, by the way, seem to be the only European awake at MEZ as well as American Standard Time ... Well, the quiz to be continuated: which great French writer came in and went out with Halley? Bonne chance ... -

Re: [meteorite-list] Re-2: January Comet?

2007-01-12 Thread Matthias Bärmann
Here I've got something which could be a good mantra for all of us who will be lucky enough to see our January comet this evening. Friedrich Hölderlin (1770-1843), a more than legitimate resident of Parnassus, wrote - as I don't have an official English translation here, please excuse my private

Re: [meteorite-list] Lightning Balls Created In The Lab

2007-01-12 Thread mark ford
Easy! Don't try this at home! Get a charged car battery and some 'wire wool', spray the wire wool with a small amount if silicone oil. drop some of the wool on the battery terminals, voila ball lightning, lasts for a second or so. You need to experiment on the amounts of wool to use. As I

Re: [meteorite-list] Lightning Balls Created In The Lab

2007-01-12 Thread Ingo Herkstroeter
Hi List! I remember that you can have a lot of fun with wire wool and a microwave oven. Also a nice lightning ball! But don't forget to throw the microwave away later; it won't be useful any more after that treatment. ;) Ingo -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] January Comet?

2007-01-12 Thread Gary K. Foote
I have hopes for tonight - my last chance I believe. Gary On 11 Jan 2007 at 21:32, Gerald Flaherty wrote: Sorry for you Gary. I got a look at it last nite. Jerry Flaherty - Original Message - From: Gary K. Foote [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent:

Re: [meteorite-list] Lightning Balls Created In The Lab

2007-01-12 Thread Darren Garrison
On Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:28:53 +0100, you wrote: Hi List! I remember that you can have a lot of fun with wire wool and a microwave oven. Also a nice lightning ball! But don't forget to throw the microwave away later; it won't be useful any more after that treatment. ;) I posted these links to

[meteorite-list] Now Accepting Article Submissions

2007-01-12 Thread Gary K. Foote
Hi List, In our effort to make educational articles on meteorics available to the public we are now accepting articles for publication on our website. If you have written, or would like to write an article for publication just go to our website and click on the Submit a Meteorite Related

Re: [meteorite-list] Re-2: January Comet?

2007-01-12 Thread Gerald Flaherty
- Original Message - From: Matthias Bärmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Martin Altmann [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 4:55 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re-2: January Comet? Here I've got something which could be

[meteorite-list] The Great Comet of 2007: Watch it on the Web

2007-01-12 Thread Ron Baalke
http://space.com/spacewatch/070112_ns_comet_mcnaught.html The Great Comet of 2007: Watch it on the Web By Joe Rao space.com 12 January 2007 Comet McNaught, the brightest comet to appear in our skies in more than 30 years, has been putting on a spectacular show in the eastern sky at dawn and

[meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: January 8-12, 2007

2007-01-12 Thread Ron Baalke
MARS ODYSSEY THEMIS IMAGES January 8-12, 2007 o Acheron Fossae (Released 08 January 2007) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20070108a o Auqakuh Vallis (Released 09 January 2007) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20070109a o Landslides (Released 10 January 2007) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20070110a o

[meteorite-list] Moon Has Iron Core, Lunar-Rock Study Says

2007-01-12 Thread Ron Baalke
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/01/070111-moon-core.html Moon Has Iron Core, Lunar-Rock Study Says Brian Handwerk National Geographic News January 11, 2007 Deep down, the moon may be more like Earth than scientists ever thought. A new moon-rock study suggests the satellite has an

Re: [meteorite-list] Riker Boxes

2007-01-12 Thread Michael L Blood
A friend asked me for advise on where to get riker boxes. Someone on the list advised: http://www.kingsleynorth.com/skshop/search_results2.php?catID=203 But I am pretty sure someone else had a source that was considerably cheaper. Anyone know? RSVP Thanks, Michael

Re: [meteorite-list] Riker Boxes

2007-01-12 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Michael asked A friend asked me for advise on where to get riker boxes. You might try the Jensen's.http://jensenmeteorites.com/ They sell Riker-like cases and not the namebrand I think. Mark -- It is difficult to get a man to understand something if his salary depends on him not

Re: [meteorite-list] Riker Boxes

2007-01-12 Thread Gary K. Foote
I did not compare prices with your link, but they are for sale here also; http://www.naturepreserved.com/riker.htm Gary http://www.meteorite-dealers.com On 12 Jan 2007 at 10:04, Michael L Blood wrote: A friend asked me for advise on where to get riker boxes. Someone on the list

[meteorite-list] inclusions, brecciations, lithologies

2007-01-12 Thread Stephan Kambach
Hello Members of the list As I didn't want to build up a webside, so three days ago I decided to open up a photoalbum for meteorites. The intention was actually to show some inclusions, lithologies, brecciations , I think you might not have seen before. Thats the beginning: for ex. the ALSP1

Re: [meteorite-list] A new french meteorite discovered !

2007-01-12 Thread Michel FRANCO
Congrats men. A good start for the new year! Best Michel FRANCO -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] la part de Pelé Pierre-Marie Envoyé : mercredi 10 janvier 2007 18:17 À : MeteoriteList Objet : [meteorite-list] A new french meteorite discovered ! Me

[meteorite-list] Astronomy Podcasts

2007-01-12 Thread Pete Pete
Hi, all, There are some interesting astronomy podcasts here at Universe Today: http://feeds.feedburner.com/universetoday/podcast There is one about meteor showers here: http://www.universetoday.com/category/podcasts/page/2/ If you have an MP3 player to load them in to for later listening,

Re: [meteorite-list] Astronomy Podcasts

2007-01-12 Thread Gary K. Foote
Excellent links Pete. I use Universetoday.com all the time. Gary http://www.meteorite-dealers.com On 12 Jan 2007 at 15:41, Pete Pete wrote: Hi, all, There are some interesting astronomy podcasts here at Universe Today: http://feeds.feedburner.com/universetoday/podcast There is one

Re: [meteorite-list] More on Riker Boxes

2007-01-12 Thread Michael L Blood
Thanks to Gary and the several others that provided links for web sites that sell rikers. does anyone know where the best dealer is in the Tucson Show for rikers? I know prices vary a good deal. Thanks, Michael on 1/12/07 10:59 AM, Gary K. Foote at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did

Re: [meteorite-list] More on Riker Boxes

2007-01-12 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Does anyone know where the best dealer is in the Tucson Show for rikers? I know prices vary a good deal. Thanks, Michael Hello again Michael and list, There is a large supplier that always sets up at the Riverpark Inn (formerly Pueblo Inn). They sell Riker-like cases, gem cases,

Re: [meteorite-list] More on Riker Boxes

2007-01-12 Thread MARK BOSTICK
RE: pool photograph I wrote, The supplier sets up under the green topped section of the building, which is somewhat a corner of the pool area.. http://www.theriverparkinn.com/index.asp Looking again I think that the photograph might be taken from the north west corner of the pool, rather the

[meteorite-list] AD - ebay auctions ending in one day

2007-01-12 Thread Fred Caillou Noir
Hello! Well, once again our selection of meteorites offered on ebay will start ending in about 24 hours. A 368g OC still at less than $10, some beautiful other OCs at low prices, nice slices of various classified meteorites from the Sahara including a great IMB (El Arouss), a fresh H4 (Sahara

Re: [meteorite-list] inclusions, brecciations, lithologies

2007-01-12 Thread Dr. Svend Buhl
These are brilliant photographies, among the best macros I have seen. Excellent work Stefan! I may recommend to include a scale and to give the weight of the specimens pictured. Would love to see more. Best regards Svend www.niger-meteorite-recon.de - Original Message - From:

Re: [meteorite-list] to Dr. Svend Buhl / inclusions, brecciations, lithologies

2007-01-12 Thread Stephan Kambach
Dear Svend It's true, using a scale would give a better understanding for an object if somone see it first time only by a picture. Of course I did see my meteorites in reality and so my brain have the possibility to compare. If there are chondrules you might have a rough idea about the complete

Re: [meteorite-list] Mark Twain, a Eurochallenger, and Perihelia

2007-01-12 Thread Martin Altmann
No idea, I've never read BrinBenford. Huh! My Doug, listen! She that would gain a faithful lover Must at a distance keep the slave; Not by a look her heart discover, Men should but guess the thoughts we have. Whilst they're in doubt their flame increases, And all attendance they will pay;

Re: [meteorite-list] Comet McNaught imaged by STEREO

2007-01-12 Thread Moni Waiblinger-Seabridge
Hi All, AWESOME! Its a cool comet, according to my granddaughter! The whole family watched it! Can even clearly see the 'tail'. Even educated the neighbors! Thanks! With best regards, Moni From: Matson, Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list]

[meteorite-list] Centimeter Cubes?

2007-01-12 Thread Gary K. Foote
I am looking for a supplier of centimeter cubes. Anyone have a link to the traditional sort? Thanks Gary http://www.meteorite-dealers.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Centimeter Cubes?

2007-01-12 Thread Impactika
In a message dated 1/12/2007 6:31:15 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am looking for a supplier of centimeter cubes. Anyone have a link to the traditional sort? Thanks Gary http://www.meteorite-dealers.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Centimeter Cubes?

2007-01-12 Thread Gary K. Foote
Hi Anne, I only need one myself, but I'd like to also find a link to someone who sells them regularly to add to my website. Let me know how much and I'll paypal you... Gary http://www.meteorite-dealers.com On 12 Jan 2007 at 20:34, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/12/2007

[meteorite-list] AD - Ebay Auctions ended

2007-01-12 Thread M come Meteorite Meteorites
seen here take many days to appear in the list a message, I write now. My auctions ended at few hours, who want go here http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPageuserid=mcomemeteorite Matteo M come Meteorite - Matteo Chinellato Via Triestina 126/A - 30173 - TESSERA, VENEZIA, ITALY

[meteorite-list] Meteor strikes might kill people this weekend

2007-01-12 Thread ken newton
Hmmm? Would you hire this consulting firm ? http://www.dba-oracle.com/news_meteor_strikes_may_hit_people.htm __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Fw: Irons DON'T form Fusion Crust's - yes they DO

2007-01-12 Thread Matthias Bärmann
Hi Jerry, your remark is as charming as Georg Christoph Lichtenberg's aphorism: If a text and a head strike together and it sounds hollow - it's not necessarily the text. Matthias Baermann - Original Message - From: Gerald Flaherty To: Matthias Bärmann Sent:

Re: [meteorite-list] Comet

2007-01-12 Thread Laurence Garvie
The comet was easy to see even with the naked eye here in Phoenix, central Arizona. At 6 pm local time I looked towards the setting sun and there it was. Looked great with a small pair of binoculars. --- Laurence A.J. Garvie School of

Re: [meteorite-list] Sonic Boom Felt in Florida?

2007-01-12 Thread mckinney trammell
the resulting boom over the jupiter area was from some planes based out of key west nas. MARK BOSTICK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There have been several sonic booms in Florida reported by the press the last 2-3 years. I am starting to the lean towards the possibility of a military experiment.

[meteorite-list] Aziz NWA sale

2007-01-12 Thread meteorites whole sale
Hi Everybody. I have 4kg lot + 2.7kg individual fresh chondrites for sale at a good price.the photos are out there : http://nwastones.skyblog.com/ Anyone interested please contact me at this mail address. [EMAIL PROTECTED] All the best Aziz Alhyane Abdelaziz 83500 Morocco Phone : 21261655060

Re: [meteorite-list] Irons DON'T form Fusion Crust's - yes they DO

2007-01-12 Thread Gerald Flaherty
It's the origin for the term PHENOM! Check out Hegel, Heidegger and Hume[the 3 H's of philisophy] Jerry Flaherty - Original Message - From: Dave Freeman mjwy To: Matthias Bärmann Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 3:56 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [meteorite-list] Riker Boxes

2007-01-12 Thread Mike Jensen
Hi Michael Mark Yes we sell them. http://jensenmeteorites.com/supplies.htm Inventory is a little low right now but should have some new ones in today. You are correct that they are not the Riker brand. Main difference is there is no Riker label on the back and the cotton batting is slightly

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Re: Lightning Balls Created In The Lab

2007-01-12 Thread Don Murray
Try putting a CD in the microwave. It doesn't create a fire ball but it is pretty neat. And it doesn't hurt the microwave Note: forwarded message attached. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around

Re: [meteorite-list] Missing Tucson this year

2007-01-12 Thread Gerald Flaherty
Super tip. Thanks a lot. Jerry Flaherty - Original Message - From: Desert Tours To: meteorite-list Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Missing Tucson this year For anyone there's lots of towns like Benson 30mins away the rooms should be

Re: [meteorite-list] Irons DON'T form Fusion Crust's - yes they DO

2007-01-12 Thread Gerald Flaherty
And soul! Jerry Flaherty - Original Message - From: Matthias Bärmann To: Thaddeus Besedin ; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 6:32 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Irons DON'T form Fusion Crust's - yes they DO Hello Thaddeus list,

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite-list Digest, Vol 38, Issue 52

2007-01-12 Thread Tim Stout
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 6:34 PM Subject: Meteorite-list Digest, Vol 38, Issue 52 Send Meteorite-list mailing list submissions to meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com To subscribe or

[meteorite-list] nwa 2965/EL6/7 trade incentive (AD)

2007-01-12 Thread steve arnold
Hi list.I updated my new website CHICAGOMETEORITES.NET.,and I put up 3 pics of of nwa 2965 up.Lot#1 is 209.4 grams,Lot#2 is 218 grams,and Lot#3 is 226 grams.Again this is for trade material.But as an added incentive to trade,I will also put $40 cash to any who trade for these pieces.My way of

[meteorite-list] Meteorite micrographs added to Gallery

2007-01-12 Thread STARSANDSCOPES
Hi everyone, This is Tom Phillips. It was negative numbers outside here in Idaho so I stayed in and worked on the microscope. There are 12 new additions to my micrograph Gallery hosted by Meteorite Times including 126 new images. This batch was all thin sections in cross polarized

[meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - January 13, 2007

2007-01-12 Thread SPACEROCKSINC
http://www.spacerocksinc.com/January_13.html __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] nwa 2965/EL6/7 trade incentive (AD)

2007-01-12 Thread Dave Carothers
How would it be if I pay you $40 to cease and desist posting multiple ads each week and comply with the one ad per week rule. If you take me up on the offer and fail to keep to the one ad per week, you pay me $40. Dave - Original Message - From: steve arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite micrographs added to Gallery

2007-01-12 Thread Gary K. Foote
Absolutely stunning! If ever you decide to seek a second home for your thin sections let me know! Gary http://www.meteorite-dealers.com On 12 Jan 2007 at 23:13, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi everyone, This is Tom Phillips. It was negative numbers outside here in Idaho so I stayed in and

[meteorite-list] AD - Harriman

2007-01-12 Thread Impactika
Hello Members, Did you notice the Picture of the Day? _http://www.spacerocksinc.com/January_13.html_ (http://www.spacerocksinc.com/January_13.html) Mike was kind enough to accept to post it for me. This full slice of Harriman (of) does not belong to me, it belongs to the Monnig

[meteorite-list] AD: NWA SALE

2007-01-12 Thread dean bessey
After so many months its nice to have lots of nice meteorites again. My webpage is starting to look respectable again with around 200 NWAs listed for sale. New NWAs for sale are on these links: http://www.meteoriteshop.com/metsale/msale3.html and http://www.meteoriteshop.com/metsale/msale4.html

[meteorite-list] AD - Tucson Auction-update

2007-01-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dear List Members, If you are going to be in Tucson stop by and visit us at the Westward Look Resort. We will be in building 23 - room 243. 245 East Ina Road. Tucson, Arizona. We will be open from February 1, 2007 through February 6, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. everyday.Our 4th