Re: [meteorite-list] NEO LAST NIGHT

Steve, the brightness alone causes me to doubt this was an asteroid. It's more likely to have been a satellite, although that isn't for certain either. How long was it in view? George __ Visit the Archives at

[meteorite-list] Litchfield, CT object

This just reported by WTNH-TV. Trooper, motorist report object falling from sky Updated: Thursday, 12 Apr 2012, 12:35 PM EDT Published : Thursday, 12 Apr 2012, 8:49 AM EDT LITCHFIELD, Conn. (WTNH/AP) — Authorities in northwestern Connecticut say they didn't find anything after a state trooper

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA sues Moonwalker Astronaut

First, a disclaimer, I could be completely wrong about this. However, when people who hold high positions within the government or its agencies speak outside the realm of what those agencies believe is acceptable, sometimes there are reprisals. Edgar Mitchell was one of the speakers at the

Re: [meteorite-list] OT transpermia vs. God vs. Science

More food for thought. Einstein referred to the Bible as childish. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/17/science/17einsteinw.html __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] Weston on e-bay

Linton, I share your skepticism. A few dozen pieces and over 70 grams each? I don't think there is that much in private collections. George __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing

Re: [meteorite-list] Not a missile -- a jet contrail

After reserving judgement I find myself in the probably aircraft camp. What I find somewhat unsettling is after a couple days of wondering, the FAA, the military and the government aren't able to say with certainty what it was. This isn't an illegal alien slipping across the border, it's a

[meteorite-list] Red Rain

Here's an interesting, though not definitive, article about the red rain in India and Panspermia. It's not a tabloid, but published by MIT. George http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/arxiv/25699/ __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Astronomy Day outreach

Linton: I'm glad to hear you had such success. My astronomy club TAAS met up at Conn College's Olin observatory at the invitation of one of our members who also is the physics and astronomy professor. Another member gave a talk to groups of parents and children about meteorites and of

Re: [meteorite-list] Be careful of your feedback on Ebay

While it's unfortunate to see this type of litigation, I'll bet the buyer could have avoided the suit if he had simply stated the facts and not made a judgement about the ethics of the seller. I have rarely left negative or neutral feedback, but when I have it was simply a statement of fact,

Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton meteorite should be 'the people's rock'

We should all be concerned about this law and not be complacent. Up until the 1980s the Communications Act of 1934 prohibited anyone from owning the electromagnetic spectrum. It was considered the peoples spectrum. During the 1980s the telecommunications industry bought off a corrupt and

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Lorton meteorite should be 'the people's rock'

Carl: Hello and thanks for your comments and point of view. I actually didn't intend for this to be taken as cut and dry. I do come down on the side of the land owners, but my reference to the EM Spectrum implies that there is always another point of view. If you were unfortunate

[meteorite-list] Fwd: Lorton meteorite should be 'the people's rock'

Carl: Your examples show why there are so many 5-4 decisions on the supreme court. There are at least two legal viewpoints and a practical, though not necessarily legal one, take the money and run. I know we could probably keep going back and forth with this issue, invoking analogies

Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: Lorton meteorite should be 'the people's rock'

Bob: You make a good point, but I think liability laws, which vary state to state are pretty complex. Hopefully, as you suggested some actual legal opinion will be offered. I had a business law professor in college say that the law looks for someone to pay regardless of whether a

Re: [meteorite-list] The search for aliens should start on Earth not outer space, says scientist

Darren and Gary: I agree, it may be a long shot, but one of the problems with science is it's resistance to change. Almost every monumental discovery was met by skepticism if not outright ridicule. Just a few years ago the mere mention of any researcher considering lights or outgassing

Re: [meteorite-list] (no subject)

Paul: Welcome to the list. I normally read quietly, posting something every few months when the urge strikes. Everything you said is true, which makes this list one of my favorites. However, in addition to the immense knowledge and profound statements as well as cutting edge

Re: [meteorite-list] How about a thread to discuss hunting ethics

Mike: Thanks for sharing your experience and views. Your comments really struck home for me. Many of us tend to think because we all live in the USA that things are not that different a few hundred miles in one direction or another. During the 1970s I hitch hiked and hopped

Re: [meteorite-list] How about a thread to discuss hunting ethics - west

Jason et. al. Did anyone offer to act as a broker? Rather than paying outright, have a contract stating the total number of grams retrieved and a percentage for selling them. I know most hunters would rather own what they sell, but it beats leaving specimens to weather in the

Re: [meteorite-list] List Members, what's your job ?

I'm a 59 year old voice actor and real estate broker. Also, while I don't get paid for it, a gadfly to local, state and national officials. George __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] The Cheapening of Meteorites Continues....

Michael: Hello. I do understand your concern over turning meteorites into trinkets and junk, but I think it's important to discriminate between the historical uses of some of this meteoritic material and the dime store variety. While I don't understand gold plating etched slices, I

Re: [meteorite-list] meteor shower

Twink: It was the Quadrantid shower which peaked in the early morning today (5 am PST). George __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] OT -- need a website or data on calibrated spectral data

Tracy: Hello, if you are looking for the spectral type they are as follows: Antares-Spectral Type M1.5Iab-Ib+B4Ve Antares is a Red Giant Beta Pegasus (Pegasi)-Also known as Scheat is also a Red Giant, an irrgular variable, the only info I have on it is spectal type M2. George

Re: [meteorite-list] Super Nova

Richard: What they discovered were the remains of a supernova whose supernova light reached us about 140 years ago. The 140 year calculation was based on the area of expansion of the material around the remnant. On average, we should experience about 3 supernovae per century,

Re: [meteorite-list] Weston

For whatever it's worth, I can account for about 2.5 grams in several pieces. George __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: metal detector giveaway!

Tracy: Hello. While Heathkit no longer makes kits, they still do sell copies of their manuals. There are also a number of internet sites that sell them. Some of those old metal detectors had unique directions to compensate for ground effects, so getting at least the operating manual would

Re: [meteorite-list] Mohammed

Mike et. al. I agree, his abilities to post photos etc. is inconsistent with his other behavior. He is putting us on. George B. - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Matson, Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'George N. ' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: