Re: [meteorite-list] G.N. phone home

2004-01-25 Thread David Freeman
Dear Geoff, Thought you'd like to know, check your email box, it is full buddy. Very Best, DAve Freeman Notkin wrote: Michael B. posted: What the hay is a Tucson show fee number? Dear Michael: That's the little ticket stub they give you, so you can see the Dancing Meteorite Showgirls. See

Re: [meteorite-list] xenolith vs. polymict breccia?

2004-01-25 Thread Aubrey Whymark
Walter Branch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Yes the term xenolith would apply to the individual clast. It is a term used to describe something foreign or exotic that really shoulnd't be there. If the clast was the same as the matrix I would hesitate to use it but if it were different then it

[meteorite-list] Wow - Look at this pic from Meridiani Planum

2004-01-25 Thread Bernhard \Rendelius\ Rems
Title: Nachricht http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/all/1/n/001/1N128285132EDNP1500R0M1.JPG A feature most extraordinaire... Kind regards, Bernhard Rendelius Rems

[meteorite-list] NASA Hears From Opportunity Rover On Mars

2004-01-25 Thread Ron Baalke
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE JET PROPULSION LABORATORY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION PASADENA, CALIF. 91109. TELEPHONE (818) 354-5011 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov Guy Webster (818) 354-5011 Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. Donald Savage (202)

FW: [meteorite-list] Wow - Look at this pic from Meridiani Planum

2004-01-25 Thread Jose Campos
Title: Nachricht Hi Bernhard and List, It is certainly a most interesting image! What is the distance from the rover to that martian outcrop? Any guesses? Perhaps Ron Baalke canhelp us? Have a nice Sunday, Jos Campos -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Hears From Opportunity Rover On Mars

2004-01-25 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Hello list and Ron, "We're on Mars, everybody!" Congratulations NASA and the people associated with the Mars projects. Let your co-workers know for us Ron that you have gave us all a reason to smile. Looking forward to the vast amount of information and graphic we are sure to get from this..or

[meteorite-list] EBAY AUCTIONS

2004-01-25 Thread Steve Arnold, Chicago!!!
Good morning list.I put up 5 new auctions today.View at your liesure.The link is at the bottom of this email. steve = Steve R.Arnold, Chicago, IL, 60120 I. M. C. A. MEMBER #6728 Illinois Meteorites website url http://stormbringer60120.com

[meteorite-list] L7 pics are up

2004-01-25 Thread Nelson Oakes
Dear List, Pics are up of the first available slices of L7 on the website. www.meteorites-r-us.com The ultra-thin 5 group sold out completely as I was loading it, The other 2 groups are still as of this message available, Thanks for your support! Nels

[meteorite-list] A few things that may be of interest

2004-01-25 Thread Adam Hupe
Dear List Members, First of all, congratulations to NASA who has had its hands full managing several missions at once for the successful landing of Opportunity. That outcrop of bedrock image sure looks enticing, can hardly wait for some high resolution images of it! I could imagine walking over

[meteorite-list] Cleaning Meteorites

2004-01-25 Thread WAHLPERRY
Hi List, What is the best way to remove dirt and caliche/alkali staining from meteorites? Thanks, Sonny

[meteorite-list] First Images of Opportunity Site Show Bizarre Landscape

2004-01-25 Thread Ron Baalke
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE JET PROPULSION LABORATORY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION PASADENA, CALIF. 91109. TELEPHONE (818) 354-5011 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov Guy Webster (818) 354-5011 Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. Donald Savage (202)

[meteorite-list] Weekly eBayMeteorites Invitation.

2004-01-25 Thread Steve Schoner
Hello all, I invite everyone to take a look at this weeks eBay offerings at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eBayMeteorites/ There are some interesting things being offered. Also, take a look at the description for this group. If it interests you, please join so that you will have posts

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Meteorites

2004-01-25 Thread Dan Wray
Sonny and list, I have had success removing caliche/alkali with a bathroom cleaning product called CLR. It is sold to remove calcium, rust and lime. You can watch the action as it bubbles away the coating. I then rinse in water and then in alcohol before drying. This seems to work with no

[meteorite-list] EL 3 - Slices available

2004-01-25 Thread Nelson Oakes
Dear List, Just got two pieces of this incredible stone up on the website. Enjoy. More to come tomorrow!! Thanks Nels __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Meteorites

2004-01-25 Thread Tom aka James Knudson
Hi all, I was once told to just soak the meteorite in distilled water to remove caliche and it worked great! Thanks, TomPeregrineflier IMCA 6168 - Original Message - From: Dan Wray To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 25, 2004 12:47

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Meteorites

2004-01-25 Thread David Freeman
I personally would not soak my iron bearing meteorites in water, any takers on that one? Dave F. Tom aka James Knudson wrote: Hi all, I was once told to just soak the meteorite in distilled water to remove caliche and it worked great! Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier IMCA 6168 - Original

[meteorite-list] Tucson late accommodations suggestions?

2004-01-25 Thread Matson, Robert
Hi All, I've finally succeeded in clearing up my schedule to allow me to go to Tucson this year. Of course, most hotels within 60 miles of Tucson have been booked for Friday-Saturday nights (6th 7th) for months, so I knew I'd have my work cut out for me. A couple places can still be had for

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson late accommodations suggestions?

2004-01-25 Thread magellon
Robert, I just got reservations last night through expedia.com. I made reservations at Rio Rico Resort and Country Club. It is a three star hotel located 54 south of Tucson airport on I-19 (1 hour drive) The hour drive is offset by the $96.00 room rate. The place looks beautiful. Best, ken

Re: [meteorite-list] Cleaning Meteorites

2004-01-25 Thread magellon
it worked great beings caliche is water soluble And distilled water is considered a solvent. Best, ken Tom aka James Knudson wrote: Hi list, Tett said; Just threw a Gao into distilled water to try I had a GB I found that was covered in caliche. I soaked it for 1/2 hour or so and used a

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson late accommodations suggestions?

2004-01-25 Thread Sharkkb8
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If anyone can suggest a place for under,say, $160/night, I'm all ears... For many years I used to combine the Tucson show trip with seeing a friend in Phoenix, so I used to stay at the Super 8 Motel in Eloy, just about exactly halfway in between. It ain't the Four

[meteorite-list] Tucson confirmed

2004-01-25 Thread Matson, Robert
Hi All, Thanks everyone for all the suggestions both on and off list. With a bit of persistence between Priceline, Expedia and Travelocity, a room finally turned up at the Flamingo north of Speedway and Stone. The online reviews of the place are not flattering, so if something better comes along

[meteorite-list] Opportunity Sits in a Small Crater, Near a Bigger One

2004-01-25 Thread Ron Baalke
Guy Webster (818) 354-5011 Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. Donald Savage (202) 358-1547 NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. News Release: 2004-037January 25, 2004 Opportunity Sits in a Small Crater, Near a Bigger One A small impact crater on Mars is the

[meteorite-list] Re Cleaning Meteorites Thanks

2004-01-25 Thread WAHLPERRY
Hi list, Thanks for all the help with cleaning meteorites.I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks, Sonny

Re: [meteorite-list] Annother succesful landing, who said NASA was ineficient?

2004-01-25 Thread Walter Branch
Hi Mike, OH yeah, Dr David Kring showed NWA 998 to all the people, nice to look at a piece of Mars while a machine was burning through it's atmosphere. Gave me chills. Your probably did a lot toward good PR between scientists and meteorite dealers and collectors. Very nice. I am

[meteorite-list] Tucson Show 2004 AD

2004-01-25 Thread Ing. Christian ANGER
Hi list ! In agency of Erich I want to present following announcement: Tucson show: Erichs Fine Meteorites will display their new exiting material in Tucson at the the Pueblo Inn - prior Four Points Hotel - Room 117 (this is at the center of the northern wing of the complex, also heading to the

[meteorite-list] Tucson Show 2004 AD

2004-01-25 Thread Ing. Christian ANGER
Hi list, in agency of Erich I want to present following announcement: Tucson show: Erichs Fine Meteorites will display their new exiting material in Tucson at the the Pueblo Inn - prior Four Points Hotel - Room 117 (this is at the center of the northern wing of the complex, also heading to the

[meteorite-list] Thin Section Photo's / Tucson

2004-01-25 Thread Thetoprok
Hello Folks, It's been quite a while since I've posted, I guess it's time to step up to the plate! I wanted to let you all know that my brother Rich and I will be participating in the Tucson Show again this year. I'll be there from Jan 30 until Feb. 8th. My brother is going to be there

[meteorite-list] Tucson Show 2004 AD

2004-01-25 Thread Ing. Christian ANGER
Hi list ! In agency of Erich I want to present following announcement: Tucson show: Erichs Fine Meteorites will display their new exiting material in Tucson at the the Pueblo Inn - prior Four Points Hotel - Room 117 (this is at the center of the northern wing of the complex, also heading to the