[meteorite-list] 8000BC Big Dipper Petroglyph: Evolution of star positions

2011-09-11 Thread bartraj
Hello Larry, List, I did the same thing with Starry Night. However, it may be that Wu Jiacai is using different assumptions. A couple of hours ago, I managed to get a scholarly article by him entitled (not my translation) "The Rock Painting with the Big Dipper Design Dated to Neolithic Age in Wen

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Mocumentary coming soon.

2011-09-11 Thread McCartney Taylor
The "Secret Dangers of Meteorite Hunting" has been finished and will be released very soon on my YouTube cahnnel, outofablueskymeteor. Filmed mostly in Denver and Austin, with weeks in production and a budget of almost $1.98, this highly anticipated short mocumentary will be released this week befo

Re: [meteorite-list] 8000BC Big Dipper Petroglyph

2011-09-11 Thread lebofsky
Hi Robert: I took "Starry Night," a planetarium program "back" about 8,000 years (6,000 BC) and, as I would have predicted, the 7 stars in the Big Dipper are not far off from what we see today. You would have to go back many 10s of thousands of years in order to see a big diffence. I remember seei

Re: [meteorite-list] website link

2011-09-11 Thread John.L.Cabassi
G'Day Jack Sorry for the confusion, I took the liberty of correcting your link. I hope you don't mind. www.otherworldsmeteorites.net Cheers John Cabassi IMCA # 2125 -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] O

[meteorite-list] website link

2011-09-11 Thread Jack Schrader
Hello list members.  Sorry for the second post but John kindly informed me that the link to my website was not working as there was a space after .net    Please try this: www.otherworldsmeteorites.net     If problems still exist, please cut and paste but it seems to be working for me.  A

[meteorite-list] NASA Says Crashing Science Satellite is Low Risk to Public (UARS)

2011-09-11 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n1109/09uarsentry/ NASA says crashing science satellite is low risk to public BY STEPHEN CLARK SPACEFLIGHT NOW September 9, 2011 NASA expects an abandoned research satellite to crash back to Earth later this month, scattering more than 1,000 pounds of debris s

[meteorite-list] 8000BC Big Dipper Petroglyph

2011-09-11 Thread bartraj
Hello Ed, Martin, Cris, List, There has been some discussion on meteorite-list about Chinese researcher Wu Jiacai, who recently announced the finding of groups of petroglyphs in Inner Mongolia. In his interpretation, the petroglyphs show that an intellectually advanced ethnic group, the Chifeng pe

[meteorite-list] Deep Space Capsule Comes Alive With First Weld; Major Progress Made on Nation's New Space Exploration Plan

2011-09-11 Thread Ron Baalke
Sept. 9, 2011 Michael Braukus/J.D. Harrington Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1979/5241 michael.j.brau...@nasa.gov/j.d.harring...@nasa.gov Josh Byerly Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111 josh.bye...@nasa.gov RELEASE: 11-297 DEEP SPACE CAPSULE COMES ALIVE WITH FIRST WELD; MAJOR

[meteorite-list] NASA Launches GRAIL To Study Moon From Crust To Core

2011-09-11 Thread Ron Baalke
Sept. 10, 2011 Dwayne Brown Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1726 dwayne.c.br...@nasa.gov DC Agle Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. 818-393-9011 a...@jpl.nasa.gov Caroline McCall Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge 617-253-1682 cmca...@mit.edu RELEASE: 11-29

[meteorite-list] Ad NWA 6721 lunar fragments on eBay

2011-09-11 Thread Jack Schrader
Hello list members.  I have just placed three fragments of NWA 6721 lunar feldspathic beccia on eBay for those interested in obtaining a small specimen of this meteorite.  This is an official name and can be found in the Meteoritical Bulletin Database.  NWA 6721 was discovered by a nomad in the

Re: [meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread Rob Wesel
Not much more that hasn't been said about The Professor The words that keep coming up are kind and gentle and that's exactly how I will always remember him. One of the most soothing people I've ever met. Sleep well. Rob Wesel -- Nakhla Dog Meteorites www.nakhladogmeteorites.co

[meteorite-list] September Issue of Meteorite Times

2011-09-11 Thread Paul Harris
Dear List, We are deeply saddened to hear of Ron's passing... Please be sure to read Bob's article this month. http://www.meteorite-times.com/monthly-issues/ Paul and Jim __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archive

Re: [meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread Michael Blood
See a pitifully small tribute to a giant of a man: http://michaelbloodmeteorites.com/RonHartman.html -- ³It don't take a very big person to carry a grudge.² __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-arch

Re: [meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread Doug Ross
Really glad that I got to know Ron before he passed. He was generous with his time and advice for a novice like me, and has secured his place in meteorite history as discoverer of the Lucerne dry lake strewn field, among other accomplishments. He will be missed. Doug Ross ___

Re: [meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread Sean T. Murray
I was very sad to hear about Ron's passing. I was very much hoping his illness was temporary and that we would see him back online. When I started collecting, he was one of the first people to chat with me about the care, display and preservation of my specimens. I will always appreciate his

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites Delivered Earth's Gold

2011-09-11 Thread Chauncey Walden
John Hendry gave us a good description of gold forming processes but there is another method. This is the direct deposition of gold that has been dissolved by biologic processes and not necessarily at higher than surface temperatures. Here's one article: http://www.asknature.org/strategy/c7372d

[meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread Metorman46
The news of Ron Hartman's passing is a sad note in the field of meteoritics.It seems that he lived a good and full life in his chosen profession from which we all that follow that field have learned very much and he was probably proud of that and happy to pass it on to all that were interes

Re: [meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread Greg Catterton
Sad news indeed. My best goes out to his family. Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WanderingStarMeteorites From: karmaka To: meteorite-list@meteorit

[meteorite-list] R: Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread M come Meteorite Meteorites
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Re: [meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread Chris Spratt
So sorry to hear that. My condolences to his family. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net

Re: [meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread Michael Mulgrew
Sad news indeed.  He was a jewel in southern California's crown and will be missed. With sympathy, Michael in so. Cal. On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 10:51 PM, wrote: > > Hello Everybody > > Tonight I have the very sad mission to inform you all that Ron Hartman, one > of the "inventors" of the IMCA has

Re: [meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread MexicoDoug
Dear List, in the spirit of Ron, Such a kind person always willing to help in a mentoring sense ... Ron, a meteorite hunting pioneer. This is a terribly empty feeling to know that Ron will not be there, but rather exploring the dimension that comes after our fleeting individual existence on t

Re: [meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread karmaka
WHAT A LIFE ! WHAT A LOSS ! My sincere condolences to his family and friends! Martin (who also loves astronomy and teaching) -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: impact...@aol.com Gesendet: 11.09.2011 07:51:53 An: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Betreff: [meteorite-list] Ron Hartman >H

Re: [meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread Mal Bishop
I wish to also offer my sincerest condolences to Ron's families -- his direct, personal family and his larger family comprised of us all who shared his love of this hobby. I never had the privilege to personally meet Ron, but I did share some wonderful correspondence via email with him over t

[meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread Bernd V. Pauli
Anne just informed us: "Tonight I have the very sad mission to inform you all that Ron Hartman, one of the "inventors" of the IMCA has passed away." Thank you, Anne! I am sure Ron will meet up with his "chum" Richard and they will rejoin in friendship up there, much closer to their heavenly trea

Re: [meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread tracy latimer
That's very sad to hear.  Ron was one of the mainstays of the List.  My heart goes out to his family. Best! Tracy Latimer > From: impact...@aol.com > Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:51:53 -0400 > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Subject: [meteorite-li

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites delivered Earth's gold

2011-09-11 Thread John Hendry
Carl, The earth's crust is under a continuous process of differentiation by various processes. By differentiation I mean the separation and concentration of the various elements. There are probably a multitude of mechanisms that allow concentration of specific elements, and all three rock types (s

[meteorite-list] Meteorites delivered Earth's gold - Then plate tectonics concnetrated it

2011-09-11 Thread Paul H.
In "[meteorite-list] Meteorites delivered Earth's gold" at: http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/meteorite-list/2011-September/079706.html Carl Asked, "It seems to me that much of the Gold found on Earth is accompanied by Quartz. In fact most of the finest Non-nugget specimens are usually found in

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites delivered Earth's gold

2011-09-11 Thread Mark Bowling
Carl & all, From what I understand gold is deposited with quartz because gold rarely occurs as a mineral.  Mineral deposits are formed by mineralized waters and magma. As these solutions move along faults, joints and form veins, different elements "mate together" to produce minerals as pressure/

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites delivered Earth's gold

2011-09-11 Thread Eric Wichman
Quartz forms on Earth. On 9/10/2011 2:36 PM, cdtuc...@cox.net wrote: Paul, List, It seems to me that much of the Gold found on Earth is accompanied by Quartz. In fact most of the finest Non-nugget specimens are usually found in quartz. That said; If this gold came from space then where did t

[meteorite-list] AD - Denver Coliseum Show

2011-09-11 Thread keithand...@flail.com
Hello, All! If you're coming to Denver for the Gem and Mineral show make sure to stop by and see us! We are at the Denver Coliseum in the same spot on the arena floor. We have some great items this year! Pallasites- Brenham, Admire, Fukang, Imilac Faceted and rough Admire Meteoritic Peridot!!!

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite found in Xinjiang

2011-09-11 Thread karmaka
Dear list members, I've found some very interesting Chinese science show/documentary about the huge iron meteorite found in Xinjiang, China in July: 'Approaching Science' on CNTV (9/6/11) I don't understand anything but you can see very interesting footage about the meteorite and the Altay reg

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites delivered Earth's gold

2011-09-11 Thread Chris Peterson
Quartz formed in the Earth's crust, and stayed there. It is light (compared with gold) and doesn't have an affinity for iron. Indeed, it continues to form, given the abundance of silicon and oxygen in the crust and mantle. In bulk, there is no more gold in meteorites than in the Earth. The Eart

[meteorite-list] OT: Concorde contrail from Wales making the rounds AGAIN

2011-09-11 Thread Robert Verish
Another tidbit which shows how this kind of misinformation can "snowball": My story takes place several years after this fiasco appeared in the Press. In 2006 I was was contacted by certain astronomers at the Griffith Observatory to review the design plans for the proposed meteorite displays tha

[meteorite-list] Ron Hartman

2011-09-11 Thread Impactika
Hello Everybody Tonight I have the very sad mission to inform you all that Ron Hartman, one of the "inventors" of the IMCA has passed away. Please read the note that I received from his son Jim: Ronald N. Hartman passed away on August 30, 2011, after a brief illness. He was a Professor of Astr