Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine.... Just Like Baseball over the Internet

2012-07-14 Thread Michael Blood
Hi Kevin and all, I am certain I am not the only list member hopeful that the current Editor of METEORITE MAGAZINE will choose to publish your 'The Rise of the Raj and the Fall of Shergotty - Conclusion as edited by Joel, the magazine Founder in the Nov. issue. We all recall fondly the

[meteorite-list] AD: some NWA, rare types, historic falls and a hammer

2012-07-14 Thread Matthew Smith
In the last couple of weeks I've been through much of my collection, pulling out some duplicates and other specimens to sell. I've listed them below, including details on the provenance I have, where possible the original dealers card will be included. Several of these prices are below my

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

2012-07-14 Thread valparint
Today's Meteorite Picture of the Day: NWA 6007 Contributed by: John Lutzon http://www.tucsonmeteorites.com/mpod.asp __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] AD historic meteorites (Cluj, Paris, UNM, WAM, AML, Krantz, LaPaz...) and related (signed books and more)

2012-07-14 Thread The Tricottet Collection
Dear fellow collectors, Here is a list of rare historic meteorites available from The Tricottet Collection. Please contact me off-list for more information. Trades for other historic meteorites is possible. METEORITES Abbott, fragment, 3.4g (UNM C75.340 with label) Abbott, fragment, 2.5g

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: Funding cuts threaten work of Australian astronomer McNaught

2012-07-14 Thread Clemens Unger
Hi Jim... You got this wrong...no political angle at all...I fully agree with you. NASA shouldn't have to pay for the Australian leg of the project. And I appreciate that NASA funded Rob's work so far anyway which is very laudable. I am in fact disappointed that the Australian Government is

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread Me Teor
Dear Shawn You are absolutely correct. It is illegal to collect meteorites in India. And meteorites are government property. The authority for this is the Geological Survey of India. And as far as I know, they never trade or deal with any individuals or private institutions. There cannot be any

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread Greg Catterton
Commonly known meteorites from India are illegal without export permits, but yet Suligiri and now Katol is  offered by many IMCA members. Guess the meteorite police, IMCA member and seller of this Jason Utas needs to add himself to his blacklist for selling illegal meteorites!   Greg

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread wanderingstar
Its Commonly known meteorites from India are illegal without export permits, but yet Suligiri and now Katol is offered by many IMCA members for sale. Guess the meteorite police, IMCA member and seller of this (Katol) Jason Utas needs to add himself to his blacklist for selling illegal

[meteorite-list] Egypt’s extraterrestrial heritage

2012-07-14 Thread Pete Pete
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/47631/Heritage/Ancient-Egypt/Egypt%E2%80%99s-extraterrestrial-heritage.aspx Some sites are beyond the traditional classification of heritage, yet are worthy of attention and protection, such as Egypt's Kamil Crater which was only even noticed

[meteorite-list] AD: Murray, ORNANS, DaG400 lunar, Forest City, Diep River, Sylacauga, Pallas Iron ending on eBay soon!

2012-07-14 Thread Shawn Alan
Hello Listers, Thank you for taking a look at my post of meteorites I have for sale on eBay. Here is your chance to own some rare and historic meteorites. Please take a look and if you have any questions or OFFERS, please email me and I’ll get back with you. Also if you are looking for

[meteorite-list] AD - Rare Types and Falls (Angrite, Aubrite, Vestans, Planetaries, many more), Macros, Micros, Displays, and more.

2012-07-14 Thread MikeG
Hi Listees and Collectors, This week's offerings include some nicely-prepared macros (slices and endcuts) of various meteorites, and also a wide selection of affordable micromount specimens. As always, use coupon code metlist at checkout for 20% off your entire order. If you have any problems

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread jason utas
Hello Greg, The gall you must have to pass on thousands of dollars of fake material, take donations for a good cause, flake on the cause (but keep many of the donations) and then rag on me for selling *accurately described material*...just shove off. You've done more harm to this community on

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread Greg Catterton
1. You know more then well I was told it was Mifflin. I FULLY REFUNDED EVERYONE. Case closed. YOU can shove off I had several still not return material to me even though they were refunded..., including Mike Cottingham, and John Helm. 2. I spent several thousand of my money to try to open the

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread jason utas
Greg, Like your NWA's (maybe from Algeria), Camel Donga (no export permit) and Almahata Sitta (possibly legal at best) on ebay -- to say nothing of everyone's Sulagiri and most of the Canyon Diablo on the market today? How about those Sikhote's you're offering? Exported before Russia cracked

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread Greg Catterton
I am not attacking you by any means. Not like your blacklist website you have. I am simply pointing out the IMCA has FAILED to police its own members and allow them to sell illegal meteorites! I got my Almahatta Sitta from Anne Black, IMCA VP... Talk to her about the legal issues of it as she

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread jason utas
Ditto Michael. Your personal beef with me and the IMCA for booting you is sad, but you screwed up in a large way, multiple times. Way to brush off the topic of unreturned museum donations yet again. Almahata Sitta was issued an export permit by the University of Khartoum. Whether that is legal

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread Spaceguard
Is nobody else finding this discussion a little bit tedious? Would it not be a bit more adult to bicker in private, and then make the outcome public (if absolutely necessary)? Jay Tate The Spaceguard Centre __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread Anne Black
Hello Jason, Greg, and all, 2 very important facts to remember at all times: - IMCA Board Members are not required to sit in front of their computers 24/7, just in case someone has a question or a problem. We are allowed to have a life. - Anything the IMCA Board decides to say or do will

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread Greg Catterton
So.. are you saying The IMCA only publicly denounce a persons actions if the person is NOT a memeber of the IMCA. Otherwise they hide the shameful actions of their members? YOU yourself publicly slammed me some time ago while I was a member and it got reactions from other members, some

[meteorite-list] Ad: New Orleans newspapers

2012-07-14 Thread Michael Farmer
I found 15 copies of the New Orleans newspaper with large article about the meteorite fall. This was the article that announced the fall, and I was there 4 hours after seeing it on the internet. I found these while cleaning out a closet today. $10.00 each plus $3.00 shipping. They are a piece

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread Michael Farmer
Perhaps the job of the IMCA is not to police the world's laws, but to ensure authenticity, which is what it was set up to do. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPad On Jul 14, 2012, at 3:46 PM, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: 1. You know more then well I was told it was

Re: [meteorite-list] Geoff Notkin speaks / Photos

2012-07-14 Thread Michael Blood
Well, Of course, Geoff always speaksbut this is regarding the talk He gave at Oceanside Photo Telescope today. I was able to get a Few photos and see some friends, as well. Thought you all might Enjoy them: http://michaelbloodmeteorites.com/OPTGeoff2012.html Hope you enjoy,

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread Richard Montgomery
As not an IMCA member, I watch this discussion with a focused ear. Optimism for any outcome is a good direction to aim. Relatively new to this forum (just a few years on the List...although maybe it's way more, I'm aging) I find it both interesting, sometimes painful and sometimes comical to

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread Richard Montgomery
A follow-up to clarify...I echo MF's perspective. -RM - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com To: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Cc: jason utas jasonu...@gmail.com; Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, July 14,

Re: [meteorite-list] Katol India meteorite - Forbidden Fruit

2012-07-14 Thread bill kies
Sorry Richard but this an endemic issue that will always be viewed with a turned head. What bothers me the most is the fact that it get's ignored in relation to who is involved. I don't really care who sells an illegal rock unless it's an imca member who is sworn to the uphold the truth.. like