[meteorite-list] Meteor seen from above.

2011-07-21 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Anyone ever seen this before?...wow! http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/573236main_iss028e018218_full.jpg Graham, UK __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] New Kenya meteorite

2011-07-17 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Trying to send this again as does not seem to be getting to the listapologies if it gets through twice... Ok thenwho's flying out to look for more of this? ;-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsXtZpGTvok The locality as Kilimambogo between Thika and Kangunde (1 deg. 3 min. 46.3176

[meteorite-list] New Kenya meteorite

2011-07-17 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Another attempt at posting this to the list!!! More hereInteresting hearing them report about the Carancas poisonings at the end of the video I last posted! and in this they suggest the meteorite was spinning when it landed?

Re: [meteorite-list] Bonhams and provenance

2011-04-14 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
I can't say that mixing up all their pictures/samples really instills me with confidence in a bill of sale from Bonhams! Graham On 14 April 2011 04:47, Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com wrote: Yinan I would have to agree the bill of sale from a world renowned auction house says it all.

Re: [meteorite-list] Bonhams Auction Zagami LOT in question and others May 17th 2011 NYC.

2011-04-13 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
I agree Shawn...The first two do look lunar though...but not the ones they say...and the last looks like the NWA Chassignite 2737!!! I just looked through some others and I think several other of the lunar slices are mixed up too. They need to be told I think before they get circulated under the

Re: [meteorite-list] Bonhams Auction Zagami LOT in question and others May 17th 2011 NYC.

2011-04-13 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Most of the lots have now been changed but still one does not seem right..eg A partial slice of the lunar NWA 2727 chassignite meteorite.

Re: [meteorite-list] Bonhams and provenance

2011-04-13 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Seems they have been working on it...they have also added that they are fro a Canadian collector. Graham On 13 April 2011 20:21, Rob Wesel - Mobile Device nakhla...@comcast.net wrote: I have contacted Bonhams and they will be sorting the planetaries out. valpar...@aol.com wrote: That is a

Re: [meteorite-list] freebies to go

2011-04-08 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
$10.2765 a gallon here in the UK Graham On 8 April 2011 11:28, steve arnold stevenarnold60...@yahoo.com wrote: Good morning list.5:30 AM RISE AND SHINE! Hey I have lots more freebies to give away.Unclassed stones and black campo crystals. 8 people have chimed in  and I still have 12

Re: [meteorite-list] Park Forest Main Mass

2011-03-27 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Just wondering why the Park Forest Main mass looks old and weathered in the photograph? Was it found much later. I was expecting to see fresh crust and matrix. I would never have guessed it was Park Forest. Graham, UK On 27 March 2011 09:38, Steve Witt stelo...@yahoo.com wrote: Bill, Was

Re: [meteorite-list] Park Forest Main Mass

2011-03-27 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
...@gmail.com wrote: From: Michael Gilmer meteoritem...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Park Forest Main Mass To: e-mail ensoramanda ensorama...@ntlworld.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 9:04 AM Hi Graham, Bill, and List, That was my initial

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 21, 2011

2011-03-21 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Amazing and beautiful! size? Graham On 21 March 2011 03:10, Michael Johnson mich...@rocksfromspace.org wrote: http://www.rocksfromspace.org/March_21_2011.html --- __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] 8.9 Quake in Japan, 10 meter Tsunami, Hope Dirk and others are ok

2011-03-11 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Dirk must be ok as he just replied to my email about places to visit with meteoritesI am supposed to be flying out there next week, but not sure what will happen now...early days. No details from him about damage but the Tsunami was devastating along the coastal regions and is now rushing

Re: [meteorite-list] General List Policies/ rules

2011-03-10 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Well said, Graham On 10 March 2011 05:38, habibi abdelaziz azizhab...@yahoo.com wrote: hello all, first i want to say that this is good news that two big hunters are home with there family,and enjoying life again,very happy to har this fantastic news after spending two month in a bad dream,

Re: [meteorite-list] Where is all the Murchison???

2011-03-09 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
and then there's my prized collection piece here. :-) http://www.rocksfromspace.org/March_5_2010.html Graham On 9 March 2011 07:54, Jeff Kuyken i...@meteorites.com.au wrote: Hi Richard all, I've been watching Murchison pretty carefully over the last 12-24mths. There has been a

Re: [meteorite-list] Another Odd Item on Ebay

2011-03-09 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
If it relates to all the others he is selling at the moment as meteorites they are definitely not meteorites...most look like hematite. Graham On 9 March 2011 23:47, Ed Deckert edeck...@triad.rr.com wrote: The photos are out of focus or too dark, so it could be anything. - Original

Re: [meteorite-list] A chance photo discovery

2011-02-26 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Thanks Darren for posting that linkI was also fascinated by the other old photos of the time and the Arts programmeI had no idea about any of that happening in the USA then. Graham On 26 February 2011 01:37, Darren Garrison cyna...@charter.net wrote: I was browsing through a PDF of

Re: [meteorite-list] Comet Hunter's First Images on the Ground

2011-02-15 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Great comet images.they seem to show up clear detail of layering and strata in many places which seems to have an interesting influence on the crater forms. Graham, UK On 15 February 2011 16:25, Ron Baalke baa...@zagami.jpl.nasa.gov wrote:

Re: [meteorite-list] Unknown irons at ASU

2011-02-11 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Looking at your slices and their widmanstatten patterns it strikes me there is scope here for a book about identifying widmanstatten patterns and their subtle characteristics for individual finds/fallsor is their already one I'm not aware of...now there's a project for someone! Sorry can't

Re: [meteorite-list] Unknown irons at ASU

2011-02-11 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Nachricht- Von: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] Im Auftrag von e-mail ensoramanda Gesendet: Freitag, 11. Februar 2011 10:38 An: Laurence Garvie Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] Unknown irons

Re: [meteorite-list] 2011 12th annual Steve and Geoff show video And Gold Basin Cake

2011-02-10 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Thanks for that Jimgreat work. Really missed being there this year. Graham, UK On 10 February 2011 18:27, Jim Wooddell jimwoodd...@gmail.com wrote: Enjoy the videos.  How to break it into segments for YouTube... http://desertsunburn.no-ip.org Jim Wooddell

Re: [meteorite-list] about meteorite casts

2011-02-08 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Gary, Yes a wonderful cast and a local fall for me. Mine arrived a few days ago. Shame about the damage to yours...very annoying. Not sure I thanked Zelimir back then for his kind offer toothat is a very generous offer...will keep it in mind. Sure missed the trip to Tucson this time, and

Re: [meteorite-list] Very Unique Meteorite

2011-01-30 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Remarkable looking stone Rubenare you sure its a meteorite? If they are chondrules then here's a wild guess...how about more resistant armoured chondrules similar to some CR meteorites which have been exposed and polished by weathering , perhaps in some sort of vug. I'd have to file a window

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-09 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Yes...my thoughts are with everyone in Tucson. The news is all over the TV stations out here in the UK. I was staying just up the road from the shootings at the show last year. Tragic! Graham, IMCA #1835 On 8 January 2011 22:41, Rob Matson mojave_meteori...@cox.net wrote: I do hope our many

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson activities

2011-01-08 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Brian, and welcome to the list I think you will have much more success searching through the rooms at the numerous venues in Tucson...Besides, there is just not enough time to see all the meteorites that will be on show (or hidden away in mysterious boxes) even if you stayed for the whole

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day - January 5, 2011

2011-01-05 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
I found it interesting that both samples had the lichen growing on them. Just wondering, Svend, how common the growths were on surrounding stones or if perhaps they favoured growing on the Eucrite because of certain minerals contained within compared to other stones in the area. Graham, UK On 5

[meteorite-list] BBC stargazing live....meteorites

2011-01-05 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi All, For all those able to view...tonights episode in the UK is covering the Quadrantids and some info on meteorites at this very moment. Graham, UK __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] BBC Stargazing Live appearance by Gary Fujihara

2011-01-03 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi All, Gary, Just to say congratulations Gary on your appearance tonight on the beeb. Watched the new Stargazing Live show earlier tonight with links to Hawaii. It was quite a shock to see you appear just after I had mentioned your name. Great programme for those able to get it. Graham UK.

Re: [meteorite-list] BBC Stargazing Live appearance by Gary Fujihara

2011-01-03 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Meteorite Top List - http://meteorite.gotop100.com EOM - http://www.encyclopedia-of-meteorites.com/collection.aspx?id=1564 --- On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 6:36 PM, e-mail ensoramanda ensorama...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hi All, Gary

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine Re: Business contact

2010-12-29 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
I too have tried to ask about the state of my subscription and had not repliesanyone else having any luck? Graham On 29 December 2010 16:59, David Pensenstadler dfpen...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear List: Has anyone tried to contact Hazel at METEORITE Magazine (see link below)? I have sent two

Re: [meteorite-list] Barwell, the Christmas Eve Meteorite

2010-12-23 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Bernd/All, Hope you have a very merry Barwellmas! Today (23rd) is known by my family and friends as Ensmas, my birthday and the eve of the Barwell fall. It fell the day after my 9th birthday a few miles away from home and sparked of a lifetimes fascination with meteorites I'm still

Re: [meteorite-list] eclipse photos

2010-12-22 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Excellentprobably the best set of lunar eclipse shots I've ever seen. Graham On 22 December 2010 03:12, Mike Hankey mike.han...@gmail.com wrote: I had a great eclipse observing and photography session last night, but boy am I tired. Photographing an eclipse is a real challenge, but

Re: [meteorite-list] eclipse is underway....

2010-12-21 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi, Just been taking some photos of eclipse from v frosty UK, Nr Barwell...was beautuful as sun was brightening the landscape and showing the hoar frosted trees below. Graham On 21 December 2010 06:47, michael cottingham voyagebotan...@hotmail.com wrote: Hello, Clear skies...  40 degrees

[meteorite-list] Lunar eclipse photos from nr Barwell

2010-12-21 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi All, Just uploaded 3 shots of the frosty solstice landscape near Barwell in the UK with the lunar eclipse just before totality... http://s760.photobucket.com/albums/xx244/Graham-Ensor/Lunar%20Eclipse%202010/ Seasons greetings, Graham __ Visit the

Re: [meteorite-list] Lunar eclipse photos from nr Barwell

2010-12-21 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
://www.rholcomb.com -- From: e-mail ensoramanda ensorama...@ntlworld.com Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 12:57 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Lunar eclipse photos from nr Barwell Hi All, Just uploaded 3 shots

[meteorite-list] Video of UK fireball

2010-12-11 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi All, Video of the fireball over the UK on Wed eve. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQpL12tYPrw Reports seem to suggest so far that it started above the Eastern Yorkshire coast and travelled at a low angle towards the west with a final detonation and fragmentation over the pennines. If this

Re: [meteorite-list] Rare Arizona Meteorite Find

2010-12-10 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Ruben, Congratulations again. Just a little boast that I too was right in my guess at it's classification...just checked the archiveso no prizes then? ;-) It just reminded me of my Vaca Muerta sample. http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/meteorite-list/2009-October/057091.html as below

[meteorite-list] Large fragmenting meteor in UK this evening

2010-12-08 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
My wife just saw an amazing meteor in the UK.Unfortunately I still had my head in the car unloading and missed it :-( It must have been very spectacular further north as she observed at looking into the remainder of the glowing light from sunset and with a fair bit of light pollutionvery

[meteorite-list] test...delete

2010-12-08 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
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[meteorite-list] Large fragmenting meteor in UK this evening...reports

2010-12-08 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Fireball seen by hundreds traveling across UK..many reports coming in. Thought to be traveling E to W and reports of it overhead in on W coast so if it dropped anything it's likely to be in the Irish Sea or maybe Ireland again! More details need yet though

Re: [meteorite-list] Could we get back to the science of meteorites, please ?

2010-10-18 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Bernd/All, Does anyone know any more about the classification of NWA 6260 which is provisionally LL7 metachondrite...Has that been confirmed yet...Met Bulletin still says Unknown? Cheers, Graham, UK On 18 October 2010 21:19, bernd.pa...@paulinet.de wrote: Oops, sorry for the double post!

Re: [meteorite-list] Announcement...New Website is now up! Cosmic Treasures Celestial Wonders

2010-10-17 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Excellent site Doneverything one needs all in one site...or a link to it if notI have bookmarked it. Cheers, Graham, UK On 17 October 2010 03:27, Don Merchant dmerc...@rochester.rr.com wrote: Hi List. I apologize that I have been away off the list for a long time. The reason is I

Re: [meteorite-list] 5 Kilo Iron Meteorite

2010-10-17 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Would be interesting to know what happened to those irons found in Australia? knowing what the laws are nowhave they been handed in for study/classificationor just disappeared mysteriouslyanyone know the finder of more about the story? Jeff? They look much younger than Henbury

Re: [meteorite-list] Try divining rods over a large iron

2010-10-13 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi All, I was in two minds about sharing this with the list as I am usually with Darren on this sort of stuff...but I just had to tell this storyand I am a complete non believer in these sorts of things! When visiting my friend on his farm many years ago we were watching some builders doing

Re: [meteorite-list] Try divining rods over a large iron

2010-10-13 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Richard, Yes I am of a similar mind...not convinced but intrigued. The unexplained in this world is always intriguing and I suppose its what inspires the inquisitive mind, scientist, artist or just plain weirdo to look for their own answer. Keep up the good work, Cheers, Graham On 14

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteor breaks up into three pieces

2010-10-09 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Excellent shot Richardoutstanding! Graham, UK - Original Message - From: Richard Kowalski damoc...@yahoo.com To: meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 6:38 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteor breaks up into three pieces I was at the

Re: [meteorite-list] Professionals No Longer Sought

2010-10-09 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Dave, I am not really sure what you are getting at when talking of check-lists of attributes defining professionals and scientists having to address questions by the general public/collector? I cannot see how the first would help anyone or how the second could ever be practical. What it comes

Re: [meteorite-list] Professionals No Longer Sought

2010-10-08 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Dave, I think you will find in time that many of the most professional meteorite dealers as you call them do not have to sell themselves hard on the list or to individuals as they have built up their reputations over many years and do not need to. There are many who deal professionally too but

Re: [meteorite-list] New Meteorite Cratering Book

2010-10-06 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi All, Just had to share thiswhen this post came up after all the talk of eating meteorites I completely misread it and thought there was actually a new Meteorite CATERING book!!gave me a good laugh anyway. So anyone got any recipes to go with the Tucson Auction Cake? Perhaps we can put

Re: [meteorite-list] Gigapan and Barratta Thin Section

2010-09-19 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Ted, Great ideaamazing shots and wonderful to be able to pan around zooming in and out on all that detail. Look forward to seeing more. Cheers, Graham UK On 19 September 2010 10:42, ted brattstrom volcano...@yahoo.com wrote: Aloha - In concert with Bob Walker - of Queensland, and the

Re: [meteorite-list] Other hobbies?

2010-09-16 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Ruben, Here's some more for your collection that you missed... ;-) chips, bread, rolls, lettuce, kale, bacon, coconuts, beans, fish, potatoes, bananas, buckaroos, bucks, fins, sawbucks, hundies, Jacksons, grands, Gs, K, smack, smackers, wampum, bills, moolah, means, checks, drafts, shrapnel,

Re: [meteorite-list] Other hobbies?

2010-09-15 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Interesting to see what diverse things other meteorite enthusiasts are intomy list... Mycologyparticularly collecting and eating wild mushrooms. (positive ID crucial!) All forms of Contemporary Arts, Crafts and Sculpture. Printing and drawing meteorite forms (a long term ongoing

[meteorite-list] Meteorite from upstate New York

2010-09-07 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi All, Does anyone on the list know if there was a meteorite fall somewhere close to Watertown in upstate New York sometime in the first half of the 20th century. Just investigating an interesting story that has just been passed on to me. Graham UK IMCA #1835

[meteorite-list] Irish meteor! You bet?

2010-09-04 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi All, Just been looking for more on the latest reports and found thisgave me a laugh anyway! http://betzoo.co.uk/meteorite-lands-in-ireland-when-will-the-precious-rock-will-be-found-and-will-traces-of-primitive-life-be-found-on-the-meteorite/ Graham UK IMCA #1835

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteor shower meteorite dropping events

2010-08-12 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Chris, There are many, many meteorites that fell during meteor showers as showers happen on a regular basis,e.g. Gemenids, Leonids, Persieds etc. etc. but that does not mean to say that the meteorite fall had any association with the shower. Graham, UK On 12 August 2010 04:59, Chris Spratt

[meteorite-list] 2008TC3 TV show

2010-07-31 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi All, Does anyone on the list know if the National Geographic prog about 2008TC3 has been uploaded anywhere on line anywhere that I can get it to watch? It has just been shown over here in the UK but not subscribing to that channel at the moment. Cheers, Graham UK, IMCA 1836

Re: [meteorite-list] Gebel Kamil crater website

2010-07-28 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi All, Been having trouble posting to the list so this topic was a while back but finally Just uploaded some photos of my 1.2kg Gebel Kamil with evidence of remnant fusion crustthe only piece I could find in Ensisheim.anyone else found similar? Thanks for pointing out the website

Re: [meteorite-list] Gebel Kamil crater website

2010-07-28 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Does anyone know if the large Gebel Kamil main mass individual with regmaglypts was found on the surface or was buried and how close to the crater? Just thinking that the shrapnel pieces would have landed on the surface after exploding from the crater a a much lower velocity than

[meteorite-list] Test - delete

2010-07-27 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
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Re: [meteorite-list] WI fall price...wow!

2010-05-10 Thread ensoramanda
Yes...definitely the best deal for Almahatta Sitta from Anne and as she said its not an ordinary chondrite. Almahatta Sitta is probably one of the most important falls ever due to it's discovery, circumstances of fall, recovery and ongoing science. Also micro's nearly always sell for many times

Re: [meteorite-list] Bonham's auction

2010-05-09 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Kieron, All, Looks to me like one of the Martian individuals going around that can be purchased at a much lower price because it has not been put through its paces and properly classified and paired with that number or all the other numbers I have seen. The presentation looks really crude

[meteorite-list] WI fall price...wow!

2010-05-08 Thread ensoramanda
Highest price I have seen so far...amazing what difference being a 'hammer' makes! Great find Michael. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=200466135832ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:GB:1123 I'm amazed that some of the farmers/locals out there havn't tried putting some of their own on

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May8, 2010

2010-05-08 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Sterling, Larry,, There should be plenty of universities over there willing to have a go at that. I have access to one over here at a small local uni who are always willing to let me put samples through. Graham, UK Sterling K. Webb sterling_k_w...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi, Larry,

[meteorite-list] Posting meteorite photographs for the list?

2010-05-06 Thread ensoramanda
Hi All, There have recently been several posts with links to photographs posted on facebook. These links never seem to work for me as I am not on facebook and it just asks for you to log in. I do not intend to join face book but enjoy seeing folks pictures. Does anyone have any advice on

Re: [meteorite-list] Posting meteorite photographs for the list?

2010-05-06 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Richard, All, Although Steve Arnold of Meteorite Men posted a link to his facebook account not long ago and I was able to view all his offers...infact purchased a few. I recently went back in the met list archives and the link still worked? e.g.

Re: [meteorite-list] Making a photo album public on Facebook

2010-05-06 Thread ensoramanda
Great Richard, Glad that you posted that to the listmore chance of me being able to see those space rocks. Below...Not exactly on topicbut then there is 'Cat Mountain' :-) Nice cat pictures...we have 3 Abyssinians. One rather posh one called Imperial Grand Champion Wavetail Domino

[meteorite-list] Barwell logo

2010-05-02 Thread ensoramanda
Hi All, On a recent look around the Barwell strewnfield we recently noticed that the local council had paid tribute to the Barwell fall by incorporating an appropriate image into their newest logothought a few of you with pieces of one of the most famous hammers might be interested.

Re: [meteorite-list] Opinions on this... whatever it is.

2010-05-01 Thread ensoramanda
Looks like a made up fake to me, modeled out of some material such as groggy brick clay/iron oxides and fired. The ragmaglypts do not look natural. Graham, UK Jeff Kuyken i...@meteorites.com.au wrote: That line is interesting. I personally lean towards a slag. There are actually quite

Re: [meteorite-list] Wisconsin meteorites for sale

2010-04-25 Thread ensoramanda
That should help the relationship between the farmers and hunters thenespecially if they work out the price per gram as you have or follow the posts on this list! I think the landowners will take quite a lot of persuading that it is very unlikely that larger pieces will sell for this price

Re: [meteorite-list] Wisconsin meteorites for sale

2010-04-24 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Ruben, I'm sure if it was a private sale and the cost price per gram was not revealed then that would not upset any one...so I shouldn't worry. I could solve the whole problem for you and those still out there though. I'll buy the stone you showed for $5/g and we can make sure it gets really

Re: [meteorite-list] The Wonder Of Meteorites

2010-04-24 Thread ensoramanda
Excellent Jeff, now that's what the list should be about and not wasting room in my in box with messages replying to fanatics who would more likely go away if ignored. Graham, UK -Original Message- From: Jeff Kuyken i...@meteorites.com.au Sent: Apr 24, 2010 8:54 AM To: meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Elemantary School Boy Finds Meteorite in his schoolyard!!

2010-04-22 Thread ensoramanda
Fantastic story...you couldn't make it up. Just the fact that they all got together and and took the time out to do the presentation in the middle of the hunt with the school and cameras was greatbut to finish off with one of the pupils finding a meteorite too...amazing. Graham, UK

Re: [meteorite-list] Remarkable Photos of Natural Shock Waves

2010-04-21 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Count, All, Wow...Best shock wave pics I've seen...but probably not the first...see here... http://i.livescience.com/images/090622-matua-volcano-02.jpg (condensation shock collar plus local cloud driven out by shocked air)

Re: [meteorite-list] Impact Crater - Nevada?

2010-04-15 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Count, Looks to me like you could be on to something there. When you look at it in 3d elevation and spin around it in google earth it seems to have a raised rim and possibly even a double ring structure from further out. Perhaps worth collecting some rocks and have someone look for shocked

Re: [meteorite-list] $1 Million Dream Meteorite Collection

2010-04-14 Thread ensoramanda
A bigger cabinet? :-) Graham UK Meteorites USA e...@meteoritesusa.com wrote: Hi listees and meteorite addicts, A $1 Million Dollar challenge. Scenario: You're a wealthy collector and have an extra $1 Million to spend on your meteorite collection. What do you buy? Have

Re: [meteorite-list] Museum investigation: 'Probably a rock, not meteorite'

2010-04-13 Thread ensoramanda
Interesting thought Martin... I wonder what their position would be regarding a meteorite (that belonged to the state) hitting and injuring/killing somebody? Graham, UK Martin Altmann altm...@meteorite-martin.de wrote: A lot of people find slag out of glass furnaces and think they are

[meteorite-list] Meteorite fake but Rare!!

2010-04-11 Thread ensoramanda
Now you really have to laugh don't you? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=140396975709 Graham, UK __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] Signal Mountain (IVA), Baja California

2010-04-07 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Bob, Just found a link to the pictures you wanted..plus lots more...amazing. Must have been terrifying. Here... http://forum.surfermag.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=0Number=1790955an=0page=0 Graham, UK Robert Verish bolidecha...@yahoo.com wrote: On Easter Sunday afternoon Moni

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Earthquakes and volcanoes

2010-04-07 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Bjorn, Cars seem to be driving dangerously close to it, or is that just an illusion? Graham, UK Bjorn Sorheim astro...@online.no wrote: Notice, btw that this is _live_ video. You can also choose two alternative views further away on the left side. These vents are currently

Re: [meteorite-list] Signal Mountain (IVA), Baja California

2010-04-07 Thread ensoramanda
Looks like similar rockfalls and dust clouds on Mars too..! amazing shot... http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/ESP_016423_2640 Robert Verish bolidecha...@yahoo.com wrote: On Easter Sunday afternoon Moni Waiblinger and myself were hiking in the Yuha Desert near Ocotillo (just north of the

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Crashes Into Clock Tower!

2010-04-01 Thread ensoramanda
Amazing...and on April 1st too!!! :-) Thomas Webb webb...@yahoo.com wrote: http://www.stratfordpress.co.nz/local/news/meteorite-crashes-into-clock-tower/3911990/ __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] your new lunar is a howardite

2010-04-01 Thread ensoramanda
Hey Marcin, Great fun! Beautiful insidewill you have some at Ensisheim? I thin the clue for the April Fools Day joke was in the Fall Date you added to the picture - 01.04.10 Not sure our friends in Morocco know the significance of April Fools Day. :-) Graham, UK Marcin Cimala -

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 31, 2010

2010-03-31 Thread ensoramanda
Wow! Marcin, what a fantastic Camel Donga...one of the most extremely oriented pieces I've ever seenso frothy on the back it looks more like slag. Excellent photo. All the best, Graham, UK Michael Johnson mich...@rocksfromspace.org wrote:

Re: [meteorite-list] The Latest Nevada Find, Not

2010-03-31 Thread ensoramanda
This just goes to show how bogus reports get into the news after so called experts are consulted. The biggest clue that it was not a meteorite was surely the scorched grass and the long skid mark along the grass instead of an impact pit. cdtuc...@cox.net wrote: Adam, What kind of Tar

Re: [meteorite-list] The Latest Nevada Find, Not

2010-03-31 Thread ensoramanda
This just goes to show how bogus reports get into the news after so called experts are consulted. The biggest clue that it was not a meteorite was surely the scorched grass and the long skid mark along the grass instead of an impact pit. cdtuc...@cox.net wrote: Adam, What kind of Tar

Re: [meteorite-list] Remembering Park Forest (Images)

2010-03-26 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Steve, Great set of photo's. Wish I'd been there. Thanks for sharing. Graham, UK Steve Witt stelo...@yahoo.com wrote: Greetings List, It's hard to believe it's been seven years. If you weren't there...you missed a great time. I uploaded 46 images of the 1000 or so that I took.

Re: [meteorite-list] Testing again, ...

2010-03-21 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Bernd, Welcome backwe missed you! Cheers, Graham, UK bernd.pa...@paulinet.de wrote: .. because I can hardly believe I got through to the List after several months. Sorry for double testing! Bernd __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 19, 2010...vugs/gasses?

2010-03-19 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Frank, michael,all, Nice slice. Looking at the impact melt there appears to be some sort of vug exposed. Just made me wonder if any work has ever been done on such vugs in meteorites. It seems to me that they are likely to contain gasses formed during impact in space...especially in fresh

Re: [meteorite-list] The Sniper Mentality

2010-03-17 Thread ensoramanda
It's just so simple to understand why sniping is likely to get you the best price...just an obvious thing to do! Just keep it quiet Tomthe less people that understand sniping the more bargains for us.. ;-) Graham starsinthed...@aol.com wrote: All I know is that people that use

Re: [meteorite-list] Santiago del Estero - Campo?

2010-03-14 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Mike, Santiago del Estero is one of the provinces that the Campo strewn field crosses...the other is Chaco. Supposedly meteorites from that province are..or were.. legal to sell/export...but not sure since all the changes recently see here...

[meteorite-list] Probable new impact crater

2010-03-10 Thread ensoramanda
Just seen this...big one! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8526093.stm Graham E, UK __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 10, 2010

2010-03-10 Thread ensoramanda
That's an unusual looking Jilin?...My piece (and most other pieces I have seen) have a very distinct light grey fusion crust. Is this piece a later weathered find that has been cleaned up perhaps...great shape though. Graham E, UK Michael Johnson mich...@rocksfromspace.org wrote:

Re: [meteorite-list] Related Meteorite Falls 11 years apart? BothHammers! Both L6 Olivine-hypersthene

2010-03-08 Thread ensoramanda
I know it was slightly off topic...but beautiful video...what a great encounter. Thanks for sharing, Graham E cdtuc...@cox.net wrote: On a lighter side. It seems different ages may be related. Just a guess here. http://www.wimp.com/babymoose/ -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax

Re: [meteorite-list] Related Meteorite Falls 11 years apart? BothHammers! Both L6 Olivine-hypersthene

2010-03-08 Thread ensoramanda
I know it was slightly off topic...but beautiful video...what a great encounter. Thanks for sharing, Graham E cdtuc...@cox.net wrote: On a lighter side. It seems different ages may be related. Just a guess here. http://www.wimp.com/babymoose/ -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites and Humidity: Some Questions . . .

2010-03-06 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Gracie, I sympathise as the UK is not the driest of places and I can't resist irons and pallasites. I try and tackle the problem from as many angles as possible and am still working on improving things after the trauma of seeing early pallasites as a pile of rust and olivine after being

Re: [meteorite-list] Way To Go Count!!!!!!!!!!

2010-03-04 Thread ensoramanda
Just fantastic Guido, I felt like jumping around the kitchen and celebrating out out here in the UK. Never got to meet you this year in Tucson...perhaps next time or in Ensisheim? Congratulations, Graham E, Nr Barwell UK countde...@earthlink.net wrote: Can you imagine the feelings that

Re: [meteorite-list] Hundreds of fish fall out of the sky

2010-03-02 Thread ensoramanda
Meatyorites? Graham, UK Greg Stanley stanleygr...@hotmail.com wrote: Just think: if they had a fishion crust, everyone would have dinner cooked Cajun or (blackened) style. Greg S. From: meteorh...@aol.com Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010

Re: [meteorite-list] Possible Meteorite Value if used as Tools

2010-03-02 Thread ensoramanda
Great example of a Taza meteorite used as an ancient tool here...photo from Dr Svend Buhl's site. Since Ensisheim last year this piece now sits proudly in my own collection. 3rd meteorite down on this page.. http://www.meteorite-recon.com/en/Meteoritensammlung_12.htm Graham E, UK

Re: [meteorite-list] Labeling specimens

2010-02-28 Thread ensoramanda
Hi All, Thanks Martin for bringing up this subject...very interesting to see what the general consensus is. Arnaud...I agree that we would not want lots of numbers covering historical stones...but I don't think that would happen. If you had a stone with a Huss or any other number then there

Re: [meteorite-list] Labeling specimens

2010-02-28 Thread ensoramanda
Hi All, Thanks Martin for bringing up this subject...very interesting to see what the general consensus is. Arnaud...I agree that we would not want lots of numbers covering historical stones...but I don't think that would happen. If you had a stone with a Huss or any other number then there

Re: [meteorite-list] Labeling specimens

2010-02-28 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Jeff A universal system sounds a great idea. Infact in many ways all the NWA numbers, Sahara etc could be used as is, with extra numbers for 'named' meteorites. Graham Jeff Kuyken i...@meteorites.com.au wrote: I would tend to agree with Arnaud and I don't think everyone painting

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