[meteorite-list] Meteor Colors

2011-05-15 Thread JoshuaTreeMuseum
Morning, folks! I've been reading about what causes meteor colors. When a dust particle meteoroid hits the atmosphere and burns up, it produces a streak of light known as a meteor. Colliding air molecules create a vaporous cloud of sodium, iron and magnesium atoms. In a cue ball effect,

Re: [meteorite-list] Hard to get meteorites!

2011-05-15 Thread Dieter Heinlein
Hello Ed, since I have specialized in observed and very well documented meteorite falls, preferably with known orbits, I thought I should reply to your mail. Guess, it will be extremely hard to find a piece of Innisfree. I have tried to get a sample since way more than 20 years, but with no

[meteorite-list] NJ town puzzles over mystery hole in ground

2011-05-15 Thread Paul H.
NJ town puzzles over mystery hole in ground Asbury Park Press - ‎May 13, 2011‎ http://www.app.com/article/C0/20110513/NJNEWS10/305130020/NJ-town-puzzles-over-mystery-hole-ground?odyssey=nav|head Picture at:

Re: [meteorite-list] Alberta, BC, Washington, Montana Bright Green Meteor 14MAY2011

2011-05-15 Thread Chris Spratt
Sorry for posting the Facebook link to this list. I seems one must be a friend of the poster or myself. Anyway, there is a Meteorites group on Facebook. I posted the video there. I am looking for a copy of the video so I can freely post it. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC

[meteorite-list] enjoy a great fresh 1300 gr

2011-05-15 Thread habibi abdelaziz
hello all enjoy freshness and beauty of this 1300 gr http://www.flickr.com/photos/azizhabibi/ thanks aziz h __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] NJ town puzzles over mystery hole in ground

2011-05-15 Thread Stuart McDaniel
Maybe it was a BIG DOG!! LOL. Stuart McDaniel Lawndale, NC Secr., Cleve. Co. Astronomical Society IMCA #9052 Member - KCA, KBCA, CDUSA -Original Message- From: Paul H. Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 11:07 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] NJ town

Re: [meteorite-list] enjoy a great fresh 1300 gr

2011-05-15 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Aziz, Very beautiful stone. Specimens like that remind me of why I like unclassified chondrites for their aesthetics. I'm not in the market to buy though, but good luck on selling it - if it isn't sold already. :) Best regards, MikeG --

[meteorite-list] POP QUIZ answer

2011-05-15 Thread Shawn Alan
Hello Listers   I would like to say thank you for all of you that sent me in your answers this week for the POP QUIZ. I would like to annouce the 10th Lister that sent in the correct answer and that person is Matthew S, he won a  free 65mg Pena Blanca Spring meteorite from Michael I. Casper

[meteorite-list] [AD] Strathmore (!), Wold Cottage, Appley Bridge and more!

2011-05-15 Thread Mark's Meteorites
I've listed a number of nice specimens including a part slice of Appley Bridge, Wold Cottage, and the impossible to find Strathmore Scottish fall! Also some lively baby Chergachs and more Most starting at 0.99p. http://shop.ebay.co.uk/duineuk/m.html?_nkw=_armrs=1_from=_ipg=_trksid=p3686

Re: [meteorite-list] [AD] Strathmore (!), Wold Cottage, Appley Bridge and more!

2011-05-15 Thread Mark's Meteorites
Uhm, that would be 'lovely' not 'lively' Chergachs (damn you auto-correct)! For the avoidance of doubt, they have not moved under their own volition since 2007 ;) M On 15 May 2011, at 21:01, Mark's Meteorites m...@meteorites.cc wrote: I've listed a number of nice specimens including a part

Re: [meteorite-list] [AD] Strathmore (!), Wold Cottage, Appley Bridge and more!

2011-05-15 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
LOL. They would have to be very very fresh to be lively. :) Do Martian iron meteorites with fossil blood vessels qualify as lively? ;) Best regards, MikeG - Galactic Stone Ironworks - Meteorites Amber

[meteorite-list] AD: ZAGAMI, MONT DIEU, Taza, Chergach, NWA 6207

2011-05-15 Thread Mirko Graul
Dear list members, I have listed 5 great meteoritic collectors' items on ebay. All start at only $ 1.99 and the auctions have no reserve price! Do not miss the chance for these great pieces. NWA 859 Taza - full slice 74.3g with rare kamazite bundles:

Re: [meteorite-list] enjoy a great fresh 1300 gr

2011-05-15 Thread Stuart McDaniel
what does it look like? Stuart McDaniel Lawndale, NC Secr., Cleve. Co. Astronomical Society IMCA #9052 Member - KCA, KBCA, CDUSA -Original Message- From: Galactic Stone Ironworks Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 1:34 PM To: habibi abdelaziz Cc: meteorite list Subject: Re: [meteorite-list]

Re: [meteorite-list] enjoy a great fresh 1300 gr

2011-05-15 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Stuart, See this link, unless he removed them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/azizhabibi/ Best regards, MikeG - Galactic Stone Ironworks - Meteorites Amber (Michael Gilmer) Website -

[meteorite-list] ISO - Cutting a Ureilite questions/help

2011-05-15 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to all. A quick question... I have a 119ish gram Ureilite that needs cut. It is tearing up blades and we cant even get it mounted to thin section. Its some very tough stuff. Who can cut this? Anyone have advise? Thanks, hope all is good. Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA

[meteorite-list] BC/Alberta Canada Meteor Captured by Sentinel Allsky 14MAY2011

2011-05-15 Thread drtanuki
Dear List, A video of the 14MAY2011 BC/ALberta , Washington, Idaho, Montana event has been made available, taken from Cranbrook,BC. http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.com/2011/05/montana-washington-idaho-alberta.html Rocks on the ground!!! Alberta RAT Teams Ready? Dirk Ross...Tokyo