Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ?
Hi, All, I should have been more specific, but I tended to find results by country from their national geological surveys. The largest Moldavite is the 258.5 g one, found -- no surprise! -- in Moldavia, says the Check Geological Survey: http://nts1.cgu.cz/bulletin/contents/2002/vol77no4/04trnkafinal.pdf The largest Australite is 437 g, and the 79 g. Ivorite is the largest Ivorite from anywhere. The 464 g tektite from Malaysia is the largest non-layered one from that country, but I know) it's NOT the largest non-layered Indochinite. I found mention of a 250 g Vietnamese non-layered tektite but they did not claim it was the largest. I could not find the weight record for each and every type of Phillipinite, just the figure of 1069 g (some sources give the weight as 1070 g) for Phillipinites. I don't know the current record holder for Muong Nong tektites. Many kilos (12.8 kg?). I could not find a statement of the largest Bediasite or Georgiaite of all time. Scientific sources avoid size rank data except to give a size range of each type. Demonstrating that I am a lousy collector, I have a deep-groove Rizalite that's the size of a tennis ball, maybe 100-120 g, but I don't know the the exact weight. I never weighed it; whatever it is, Norm's got a heavier one (with deeper grooves and fancier ornamentation, and so forth). Indochinite splats get big. I've seen splatties that weighed a pound and a half. I would think statistics on Indochinites hard to establish as they are marketed in huge lots (up to a ton at a time) from so many countries by so many vendors who're mining those tens of millions of them, with many more tens of millions still underground (and no crater in sight). In most strewnfield locations (except possibly Indochina) the biggest, more spectacular specimens tend to be snapped up (and traded up) FIRST, just like the biggest gold nuggets and the biggest diamonds, when the field is identified as such, like this 71 kilo gold nugget from 1869: http://www.historyhill.com.au/Gold_-_The_Biggest__The_Best.html Sterling K. Webb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:09 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ? Very interesting, Sterling. And what is the largest Moldavite known? I just acquired a big one, a nice tear-drop shape, 6.5 cm long, 39 grams exactly. Am I in the running? Anne M. Black www.IMPACTIKA.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] President, I.M.C.A. Inc. www.IMCA.cc ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Isotopes in Meteorites Suggest Solar System Formedin a Rough Neighborhood
Hi, Yeah, that's us. From a Rough Neighborhood, product of a Broken Home Star. Oh, Yeah, we're Bad... Sterling K. Webb -- - Original Message - From: Ron Baalke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite Mailing List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 6:01 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Isotopes in Meteorites Suggest Solar System Formed in a Rough Neighborhood http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/316/5828/a Science 25 May 2007: Vol. 316. no. 5828, p. DOI: 10.1126/science.316.5828.a News of the Week GEOCHEMISTRY: Isotopes Suggest Solar System Formed in a Rough Neighborhood [article omtted] __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ?
I have an Indochinite that is nearly flawless that is 3,255.6g. I believe it is only one of the largest 5 in the world - but I think it is the one in best (flawless) condition of those 5. Best wishes, Michael on 5/24/07 3:38 PM, Sterling K. Webb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Zelmir, List Just from searching the internet, I compiled this list of the Biggest Tektite (excluding layered tektites) from: Australia.437 g. Czechoslovakia..258.5 g. Ivory Coast 79 g. Malaysia.464 g. Philippines1069 g. I couldn't find any mention of the largest Vietnamite, but here's a site with a study of 203 Vietnamese tektites: http://www.edamgaard.dk/Copy%20of%20VietnamTektites%20edj.htm Sterling K. Webb --- - Original Message - From: Zelimir Gabelica [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Aubrey Whymark [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; norm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 1:49 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ? Hi Aubrey, Norm, List In Ensisheim (in 3 weeks from now), there will be again a substantial selection of tektites (mostly Rizalites, Cambodianites, some Vietnamites) for sale (on consignment, in the consignment room) at interesting prices. As in 2006, some Rizalite monsters (over 450 g) are anounced. My 2 specific questions are more general: - How heavy is the biggest tektite (Muong Nong not counted) known on earth ? - How heavy is the biggest Vietnamite known on earth ? - How heavy is the biggest Rizalite known on earth ? For Rizalite, my best reference is the 1069 g specimen as mentioned by H. O. Beyer (Philippine tektites). I could not find any spectacular data (i.e. over, say, 250-300 g) for vietnamites... Thanks and best wsihes, Zelimir P.S. Aubrey, very nice site! Congratulations! And these London microtektites are really intriguing ! A 01:46 24/05/2007 +0100, Aubrey Whymark a écrit : Hi I just wanted to draw attention to these possible microtektites from the Lower Eocene London Clay in England. The finder, Michael Daniels, has very kindly provided a number of images and some notes. http://www.tektites.co.uk/13.htmlhttp://www.tektites.co.uk/13.html What do people think of these possible microtektites? Are they comparable with other microtektites found? Interestingly some of the microtektites seem to have extra 'spikey' features (see photos) - is this normal? Thanks, Aubrey http://www.tektites.co.ukwww.tektites.co.uk P.S. out of contact from 26th May for a bit. Now you can http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/nowyoucan/reading_pane/*http ://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=40565/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.htmlscan emails quickly with a reading pane. Get the new http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/nowyoucan/reading_pane/*http ://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=40565/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.htmlYahoo! Mail. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Prof. Zelimir Gabelica Université de Haute Alsace ENSCMu, Lab. GSEC, 3, Rue A. Werner, F-68093 Mulhouse Cedex, France Tel: +33 (0)3 89 33 68 94 Fax: +33 (0)3 89 33 68 15 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - May 25, 2007
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[meteorite-list] Qui Nhon Slope Anomaly
The Qui Nhon Slope Anomaly, proposed as the source of the Australian/Indonesian Tektites seems to be a rather elusive thing to obtain iformation on. Does anyone have access to this paper? Source of the Australasian tektite strewn field - A possible off-shore impact site Authors: Schnetzler, C. C.; Walter, L. S.; Marsh, J. G. 1988GeoRL..15..357S And has anyone done any work follow-up work on it? Rob McC Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/ __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] SNEAKY LITTLE DEVILS NJO CONFIRMED METEORWRONG
As I mentioned to the list in January, there was absolutely nothing about the NJO which resembled a new meteorite. I advised the Newark Star Ledger, The New York Times and AP in writing that the NJO was not a meteorite. I contacted the museum at Rutgers prior to their exhibition of the object---which generated the largest attendance on a single day---that this was not a meteorite. Not only is Darryl an early skeptic, but also Mike Farmer immediately posted an objection. A lot of experienced collectors/hunters felt the same. So what is this really and where did it come from? There is an old saying which may relate profoundly to the sneaky little devil: A stone thrown is the devil's. I'm glad this object is off topic now. Francis Graham You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheck in the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/newmail_html.html __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mars Exploration Rovers Update - May 24, 2007
http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status.html SPIRIT UPDATE: Spirit Continues Soil Analysis - sol 1193-1199, May 24, 2007: Spirit is healthy and spent the last week studying light and dark soil in and around the rover's tracks between Home Plate and Mitcheltree Ridge. Spirit collected additional soil data, including about 24 hours of data using the alpha-particle X-ray spectrometer and 70 hours of data using the Moessbauer spectrometer. The primary soil targets examined during the week are known as Kenosha Comets and Lefty Ganote. Sol-by-sol summary: In addition to daily observations of atmospheric dust levels using the panoramic camera and surveys of the sky and ground using the miniature thermal emission spectrometer, Spirit completed the following activities: Sol 1193 (May 12, 2007): Spirit acquired alpha-particle X-ray spectrometer data from Kenosha Comets, miniature thermal emission spectrometer data from a target called Alice Blaski, and panoramic camera images of Alice Blaski and another target known as Mantalia. Following those tasks, Spirit napped until 11 p.m. local Mars time. Spirit then conducted a 12-hour analysis of Kenosha Comets using the alpha-particle X-ray spectrometer. Sol 1194: Spirit started the day with acquisition of full-color images of light-colored tracks using all 13 filters of the panoramic camera. The rover acquired thumbnail images of the sky with the panoramic camera. Spirit replaced the alpha-particle X-ray spectrometer with the Moessbauer spectrometer and acquired 23.3 hours of Moessbauer data from Kenosha Comets. The rover studied a target known as Palthon using the miniature thermal emission spectrometer and took thumbnail images of the Martian sky with the panoramic camera. Sol 1195: Spirit acquired another 23.3 hours worth of Moessbauer data from Kenosha Comets as well as a movie in search of dust devils using the navigation camera. The rover studied Mantalia and another target known as Orluk using the miniature thermal emission spectrometer. Sol 1196: Spirit's first task of the day was to complete a sky survey using the panoramic camera. The rover stowed the robotic arm, drove backward 0.85 meters (2.8 feet), and autonomously put the alpha-particle X-ray spectrometer in position for further studies. Spirit acquired hazardous avoidance camera images prior to and after stopping and acquired navigation camera images of the terrain. Starting at 11 p.m. local Mars time, Spirit conducted an 11-hour study of the Martian atmosphere using the alpha-particle X-ray spectrometer. Sol 1197: Spirit began the day by searching the Martian sky for clouds using the navigation camera and surveying the horizon with the panoramic camera. Spirit acquired full-color, 13-filter images of Gertrude Weise background 3 using the panoramic camera. The rover surveyed Kenosha Comets and targets known as Gertrude Weise background 2, Kay Blumetta, and Gertrude Weise background 3 using the miniature thermal emission spectrometer. Sol 1198: In the morning, Spirit acquired full-color images of Kenosha Comets using all 13 filters of the panoramic camera. The rover acquired a 360-degree panorama using the navigation camera. Spirit unstowed the robotic arm, acquired microscopic images of Lefty Ganote, and placed the alpha-particle X-ray spectrometer on Lefty Ganote. Spirit surveyed a target known as Audrey Wagner, Kenosha Comets, and two targets in the rover's tracks known as Tracks No. 1 and Tracks No. 2 using the miniature thermal emission spectrometer. The rover completed a sky survey at low sun with the panoramic camera. After napping, Spirit awoke at 11 p.m. local Mars time and conducted an overnight study using the alpha-particle X-ray spectrometer that lasted 11 hours and 52 minutes. Sol 1199 (May 18, 2007): Plans called for Spirit to begin the day with a search for dust devils using the navigation camera and a survey of a target called Margaret Jones using the miniature thermal emission spectrometer. After that, the rover was to place the Moessbauer spectrometer on Lefty Ganote and conduct a 23 1/4 - hour analysis, acquire full-color images of targets called Ethel Boyce and Joanne Weaver using all 13 filters of the panoramic camera, and conduct another search for dust devils the following morning by collecting movie frames with the navigation camera. Odometry: As of sol 1198 (May 17, 2007), Spirit's total odometry was 7,109.47 meters (4.42 miles). OPPORTUNITY UPDATE: Opportunity Turns Up the Amps - sol 1164-1170, May 24, 2007: Opportunity's electrical supply returned to levels not seen since the rover first arrived on Mars. Peak electrical current from the rover's solar arrays climbed above 4.0 amps and remained there for most of the week as a result of three recent dust-cleaning events. The last time electrical current reached similar levels was on sol 18 (Feb. 10, 2004)! Meanwhile, Opportunity is
[meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: May 21-25, 2007
MARS ODYSSEY THEMIS IMAGES May 21-25, 2007 o Fractures (Released 21 May 2007) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20070521a o Windstreak (Released 22 May 2007) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20070522a o Dunes on the Move (Released 23 May 2007) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20070523a o Dust Devil Tracks (Released 24 May 2007) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20070524a o Channel (Released 25 May 2007) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20070525a All of the THEMIS images are archived here: http://themis.asu.edu/latest.html NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory manages the 2001 Mars Odyssey mission for NASA's Office of Space Science, Washington, D.C. The Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) was developed by Arizona State University, Tempe, in co.oration with Raytheon Santa Barbara Remote Sensing. The THEMIS investigation is led by Dr. Philip Christensen at Arizona State University. Lockheed Martin Astronautics, Denver, is the prime contractor for the Odyssey project, and developed and built the orbiter. Mission operations are conducted jointly from Lockheed Martin and from JPL, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ?
Hi Michael, Would you be willing to post a photo of the tektite? I'd love to see it. Greg Lindh - Original Message - From: Michael L Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Sterling K. Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Aubrey Whymark [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; TEKTITE Norm [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Zelimir Gabelica [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 1:15 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ? I have an Indochinite that is nearly flawless that is 3,255.6g. I believe it is only one of the largest 5 in the world - but I think it is the one in best (flawless) condition of those 5. Best wishes, Michael on 5/24/07 3:38 PM, Sterling K. Webb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Zelmir, List Just from searching the internet, I compiled this list of the Biggest Tektite (excluding layered tektites) from: Australia.437 g. Czechoslovakia..258.5 g. Ivory Coast 79 g. Malaysia.464 g. Philippines1069 g. I couldn't find any mention of the largest Vietnamite, but here's a site with a study of 203 Vietnamese tektites: http://www.edamgaard.dk/Copy%20of%20VietnamTektites%20edj.htm Sterling K. Webb --- - Original Message - From: Zelimir Gabelica [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Aubrey Whymark [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; norm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 1:49 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ? Hi Aubrey, Norm, List In Ensisheim (in 3 weeks from now), there will be again a substantial selection of tektites (mostly Rizalites, Cambodianites, some Vietnamites) for sale (on consignment, in the consignment room) at interesting prices. As in 2006, some Rizalite monsters (over 450 g) are anounced. My 2 specific questions are more general: - How heavy is the biggest tektite (Muong Nong not counted) known on earth ? - How heavy is the biggest Vietnamite known on earth ? - How heavy is the biggest Rizalite known on earth ? For Rizalite, my best reference is the 1069 g specimen as mentioned by H. O. Beyer (Philippine tektites). I could not find any spectacular data (i.e. over, say, 250-300 g) for vietnamites... Thanks and best wsihes, Zelimir P.S. Aubrey, very nice site! Congratulations! And these London microtektites are really intriguing ! A 01:46 24/05/2007 +0100, Aubrey Whymark a écrit : Hi I just wanted to draw attention to these possible microtektites from the Lower Eocene London Clay in England. The finder, Michael Daniels, has very kindly provided a number of images and some notes. http://www.tektites.co.uk/13.htmlhttp://www.tektites.co.uk/13.html What do people think of these possible microtektites? Are they comparable with other microtektites found? Interestingly some of the microtektites seem to have extra 'spikey' features (see photos) - is this normal? Thanks, Aubrey http://www.tektites.co.ukwww.tektites.co.uk P.S. out of contact from 26th May for a bit. Now you can http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/nowyoucan/reading_pane/*http ://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=40565/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.htmlscan emails quickly with a reading pane. Get the new http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/nowyoucan/reading_pane/*http ://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=40565/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.htmlYahoo! Mail. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Prof. Zelimir Gabelica Université de Haute Alsace ENSCMu, Lab. GSEC, 3, Rue A. Werner, F-68093 Mulhouse Cedex, France Tel: +33 (0)3 89 33 68 94 Fax: +33 (0)3 89 33 68 15 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Meteorite List Resource Map indicating
Dirk; Thanks for this interesting post.Sure puts things in perspective. Best Regards;Herman Archer. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ?
Hi Greg, As soon as I am done with the largest sale offering I have ever put together I will put up a page with photos of The Big One. Best wishes, Michael on 5/25/07 9:34 AM, GREG LINDH at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Michael, Would you be willing to post a photo of the tektite? I'd love to see it. Greg Lindh - Original Message - From: Michael L Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Sterling K. Webb [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Aubrey Whymark [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; TEKTITE Norm [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Zelimir Gabelica [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 1:15 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ? I have an Indochinite that is nearly flawless that is 3,255.6g. I believe it is only one of the largest 5 in the world - but I think it is the one in best (flawless) condition of those 5. Best wishes, Michael on 5/24/07 3:38 PM, Sterling K. Webb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Zelmir, List Just from searching the internet, I compiled this list of the Biggest Tektite (excluding layered tektites) from: Australia.437 g. Czechoslovakia..258.5 g. Ivory Coast 79 g. Malaysia.464 g. Philippines1069 g. I couldn't find any mention of the largest Vietnamite, but here's a site with a study of 203 Vietnamese tektites: http://www.edamgaard.dk/Copy%20of%20VietnamTektites%20edj.htm Sterling K. Webb --- - Original Message - From: Zelimir Gabelica [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Aubrey Whymark [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; norm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 1:49 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ? Hi Aubrey, Norm, List In Ensisheim (in 3 weeks from now), there will be again a substantial selection of tektites (mostly Rizalites, Cambodianites, some Vietnamites) for sale (on consignment, in the consignment room) at interesting prices. As in 2006, some Rizalite monsters (over 450 g) are anounced. My 2 specific questions are more general: - How heavy is the biggest tektite (Muong Nong not counted) known on earth ? - How heavy is the biggest Vietnamite known on earth ? - How heavy is the biggest Rizalite known on earth ? For Rizalite, my best reference is the 1069 g specimen as mentioned by H. O. Beyer (Philippine tektites). I could not find any spectacular data (i.e. over, say, 250-300 g) for vietnamites... Thanks and best wsihes, Zelimir P.S. Aubrey, very nice site! Congratulations! And these London microtektites are really intriguing ! A 01:46 24/05/2007 +0100, Aubrey Whymark a écrit : Hi I just wanted to draw attention to these possible microtektites from the Lower Eocene London Clay in England. The finder, Michael Daniels, has very kindly provided a number of images and some notes. http://www.tektites.co.uk/13.htmlhttp://www.tektites.co.uk/13.html What do people think of these possible microtektites? Are they comparable with other microtektites found? Interestingly some of the microtektites seem to have extra 'spikey' features (see photos) - is this normal? Thanks, Aubrey http://www.tektites.co.ukwww.tektites.co.uk P.S. out of contact from 26th May for a bit. Now you can http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/nowyoucan/reading_pane/*htt p ://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=40565/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.htmlscan emails quickly with a reading pane. Get the new http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/nowyoucan/reading_pane/*htt p ://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=40565/*http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.htmlYahoo! Mail. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Prof. Zelimir Gabelica Université de Haute Alsace ENSCMu, Lab. GSEC, 3, Rue A. Werner, F-68093 Mulhouse Cedex, France Tel: +33 (0)3 89 33 68 94 Fax: +33 (0)3 89 33 68 15 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- If You Want a Nation Ruled By Religion, Move to Iran -- Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you. Anonymous -- I have given two cousins to war and I stand ready to sacrifice my wife's brother. Artemus Ward -- --
[meteorite-list] AD: 50 NWAs ENDING ON EBAY SOON - Many Still at a Penny
I have about 50 NWAs ending on ebay in about two hours time. Many still at a penny. See me ebay user id AMUNRE http://stores.ebay.com/DEANS-COLLECTIBLES-AND-GEMSTONES_Meteorites_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ4QQftidZ2QQtZkm One highlight is a particularly colorful CV3 in lot #190114662179. I am not sure why this, one of the nicest carbonaceous meteorites there is sells for under $10 a gram. Seems to me to be one of the worlds most undervalued meteorites. Even Allende with over 100 times more sells for more. This will likely be my last ebay sale before ensisheim although I hope to get a website sale before I go. Sincerely DEAN BESSEY www.meteoriteshop.com AMUNRE on Ebay Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. http://autos.yahoo.com/carfinder/ __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD- Once In A Lifetime Park Forest - Taking Offers
Hello all I am presently willing to entertain reasonable offers on this enviable house smasher...and the house it rode in on. To my knowledge this is the most comprehensive meteorite + house artifact kit ever made available or ever seen in the same place at the same time. Worthy of any museum and the centerpiece of any private collection, have a look: http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com/catalog/pfbarnes.htm Rob Wesel http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com -- We are the music makers... and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] AD- Once In A Lifetime Park Forest - Taking Offers
The weight of the stone would be helpful. Mike Farmer --- Rob Wesel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all I am presently willing to entertain reasonable offers on this enviable house smasher...and the house it rode in on. To my knowledge this is the most comprehensive meteorite + house artifact kit ever made available or ever seen in the same place at the same time. Worthy of any museum and the centerpiece of any private collection, have a look: http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com/catalog/pfbarnes.htm Rob Wesel http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com -- We are the music makers... and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] More on London Clay Microtektites
Hi Michael Daniels, who discovered the London Clay tektites has recently emailed me a little more information, which I'd like to pass on: When it comes to your correspondent's doubts, which they are fully entitled to submit, particularly suspicions raised about the possibility of contaminates, origins connected with fly-ash and power stations, volcanics, yes, they are all familiar observations con- cerning the particles. And, as before, I just make the suggestion that for those more doubtful, they come down here and I will gladly conduct them to the Naze when I shall be more than appreciative to hear their explanations as to where I may have, in my enthusiasm, become a little adventurous in my concept and having unquestioning belief in the antiquity of the little glassy objects. That might be for me an acid test, but actually I think when they have better appreciation of the conditions prevailing at this lower London Clay locality, I think I can win over a few potential critics. Just to deal with a couple of questions raised by those who have written. I have today once more checked the particles and none show any magnetic properties. Some do have voids and there is a little evidence of impurities, but if that is confirmed then just might be tiny specs of dirt or plant debris. As for their pristine state, no sign of them suffering any ablation. Many of the fossil bird bones that I have collected from the Walton site are in such a remarkable condition that I have had to be careful when comparing them with modern avian elements, so perfect are they that confusion over which is which could arise. This is because once the relics came to rest on the sea bed and were fast covered with sediment, there they remained down 55 (not 35!) million years until they were caused to emerge when I dug up the pocket, composed mainly of plant material, in which they were lodged and so reveal them once more to the light of day! The tektites have a high Ca content and this factor through those who expect them to show substantial silica in their make up. But the people that found difficulty with such a composition, in my view, simply had an inability in grasp that some things in heaven and earth are literally beyond the powers of human understanding. Have a pleasant weekend Sincerely Michael Thanks for all the feedback, Aubrey (out of contact for a bit in the Middle East, so apologies if I don't reply) www.tektites.co.uk - Yahoo! Mail is the world's favourite email. Don't settle for less, sign up for your freeaccount today.__ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] AD- Once In A Lifetime Park Forest - Taking Offers
Sorry, it should be clearer, in the upper text it mentions it is 960 grams Rob Wesel http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com -- We are the music makers... and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Rob Wesel [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 2:29 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] AD- Once In A Lifetime Park Forest - Taking Offers The weight of the stone would be helpful. Mike Farmer --- Rob Wesel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all I am presently willing to entertain reasonable offers on this enviable house smasher...and the house it rode in on. To my knowledge this is the most comprehensive meteorite + house artifact kit ever made available or ever seen in the same place at the same time. Worthy of any museum and the centerpiece of any private collection, have a look: http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com/catalog/pfbarnes.htm Rob Wesel http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com -- We are the music makers... and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Huge Sale (AD)
Hi all, I am offering the largest sale I have ever offered. There are two categories of meteorites (3, actually) as follows: Historic falls - ALL are hammers (they nailed something - ie mail box maulers, fence bashers, roof busters, house smashers, car crashers, etc.) These are offered at 10 to 33% off. Then there are 3 Martian types and 3 Lunar types, most of which are cut very thinly to amazingly thinly (ie: .8mm) So, anyone interested - or just interested in seeing the photos, if you haven't already received my Prepost Meteorite Sale list, email me and I will email you the list and photo links. Best wishes, Michael __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] The Biggest Tektite?
As per requests I have put up some photos of my 3,255.6g Indochinite Tektite. Those interested can have a look see at: http://www.michaelbloodmeteorites.com/GiantTektite.html I believe it is only one of the largest 5 in the world - but I think it may be the one in best (flawless) condition of those 5. Best wishes, Michael __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] The Biggest Tektite?
Hi Michael, Thanks for posting the photos. It's beautiful! I didn't know they got that big. Live and learn! Greg Lindh - Original Message - From: Michael L Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 5:02 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] The Biggest Tektite? As per requests I have put up some photos of my 3,255.6g Indochinite Tektite. Those interested can have a look see at: http://www.michaelbloodmeteorites.com/GiantTektite.html I believe it is only one of the largest 5 in the world - but I think it may be the one in best (flawless) condition of those 5. Best wishes, Michael __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Dawn/Phoenix Update - May 25, 2007
05.25.07 George H. Diller Kennedy Space Center, Fla. 321-867-2468 STATUS REPORT: ELV-052507 EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE STATUS REPORT Mission: Dawn Location: Astrotech Space Operations Facility Launch Pad: 17-B Launch Vehicle: Delta II 7925-H Launch Date: June 30, 2007 Launch Time: 4:50:13 - 5:10:13 p.m. EDT Solar array installation and deployment tests are scheduled to be completed Friday. The spacecraft is scheduled to move to the hazardous processing facility on May 28. Xenon for the Ion Propulsion System is scheduled to be loaded aboard June 1-2. Hydrazine, used for spacecraft control and maneuvering, will be loaded aboard June 6. The Delta II first stage, originally set for hoisting into the launcher on Wednesday, has been rescheduled for May 28 due to high wind conditions at Pad 17-B. This will be followed next week by attachment of the nine solid rocket boosters. Mission: Phoenix Location: Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility Launch Pad: 17-A Launch Vehicle: Delta II 7925 Launch Date: Aug. 3, 2007 Launch Time: 5:35:18 a.m. EDT The spacecraft's flight software will be loaded aboard Friday. Guidance navigation and control system performance testing is scheduled for May 30-31. Previous status reports are available on the Web at: http://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/launchingrockets/status/2007 -end- __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Quebec Crater Is Out Of This World (Pingualuit Crater)
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070525.CLIMATE25/TPStory/Environment Quebec crater is out of this world Revered by local Inuit for its clear waters, scientists hope to unlock 120,000 years of secrets about climate change INGRID PERITZ The Globe and Mail (Canada) May 25, 2007 MONTREAL -- A massive crater in Northern Quebec has been luring the curious for over 50 years. Diamond prospectors, Second World War pilots and National Geographic all made pilgrimages to the distant natural wonder. Now, an international team led by Laval University in Quebec City has journeyed to the Pingualuit Crater near the Hudson Strait in hopes of unlocking 120,000 years worth of secrets about climate change. The four-country expedition has just returned with sediments from the crater, formed 1.3 million years ago when a meteorite crashed to Earth with 8,500 times the force of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. This is like a natural archive of climatic and environmental change, said lead researcher Reinhard Pienitz, a Laval University geography professor. Prof. Pienitz is the latest in a string of scientists and adventurers drawn to the haunting formation, described by a Globe and Mail correspondent on a 1950 expedition as the eighth wonder of the world. Largely unknown to the outside world, the lake-filled crater had long been revered by local Inuit and known locally as the Crystal Eye of Nunavik for its limpid waters. Second World War pilots used the perfectly circular landmark as a navigational tool during reconnaissance missions. Their observations spurred expeditions sponsored by the Royal Ontario Museum and later the National Geographic Society, whose 1952 magazine featured at story entitled, Solving the Riddle of Chubb Crater. The article's title referred to pioneering Ontario prospector Fred Chubb, who initially believed the crater could be a source of diamonds. The crater was later renamed New Quebec Crater and, finally, Pingualuit Crater. The crater is considered a scientific treasure trove because it's one of the deepest lakes in North America, fed almost exclusively by the skies above. It's like a huge rainwater collector set out in the tundra, catching rainwater for 1.3 million years, said Prof. Pienitz, whose expedition was funded by the Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences. This lake is really special. Working with Inuit from the nearby community of Kangiqsujuaq, Prof. Pienitz's team travelled in freezing temperatures by snowmobile to the edge of the crater rim. They then slid down the rim and trekked to the centre of its ice-covered surface. They travelled on foot because the crater, located in a new provincial park, is subject to stringent conditions that ban fuel-powered vehicles. The team then drilled a hole through the ice to open a window into natural history. Lowering their equipment through the ice, scientists reached into the extreme depths of the lake bottom to extract a nine-metre sediment core. A scientific time capsule, it's filled with fossils of pollen, algae and tiny insect larvae that researchers hope will yield clues about climate change dating to the last interglacial period 120,000 years ago. These fossils will tell us the story about the past environment, Prof. Pienitz said. We can learn about the fragility of the climate system, and how it responds to external forces. Until now, most clues about Earth's climatic past have come from the ocean floor or from ice cores from Greenland and the Antarctic. The crater sediment provides another piece of the puzzle. Ultimately, scientists hope the various clues will help shed light on current climate change. To read the past, Prof. Pienitz said, makes it much easier to read the future. Pingualuit Crater The crater, largely unknown outside Canada, was formed by a meteorite 1.3 million years ago. Diameter: 3,44 km Depth (total): 400 m Depth (lake): 267 m __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] The Biggest Tektite?
Michael, This may be heresy, but the broad rounded grooves and tiny pits look Muong-Nongy to me. 3 kilos is a MONSTERous departure from any splashform known. Give it a close look. Not all Muong Nongs are conspicuously layered--- I betting Muong Nong. Cheers, Norm http://Tektitesource.com --- Michael L Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As per requests I have put up some photos of my 3,255.6g Indochinite Tektite. Those interested can have a look see at: http://www.michaelbloodmeteorites.com/GiantTektite.html I believe it is only one of the largest 5 in the world - but I think it may be the one in best (flawless) condition of those 5. Best wishes, Michael __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] The Biggest Tektite?
Michael and List Members, Norm is correct; your tektite is a Muong Nong type tektite (layered tektite) and not a splashform Indochinite. It could be from Laos or China. The largest Muong Nong is perhaps one in Bangkok, weighing-in at 28Kgs. Best Regards, Dirk Ross...Tokyo --- Michael L Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As per requests I have put up some photos of my 3,255.6g Indochinite Tektite. Those interested can have a look see at: http://www.michaelbloodmeteorites.com/GiantTektite.html I believe it is only one of the largest 5 in the world - but I think it may be the one in best (flawless) condition of those 5. Best wishes, Michael __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] The Biggest Tektite?
Hi, I wasn't gonna say it, but... Add me to the Muong-Nong Heretic List. I would guess that the layering planes are more or less parallel to Top and Bottom as indicated by the cube, and seem most visible in the lefthand shadowed side of the Angle 1 photo. The horror is that the only way to be sure is to damage the item, I suspect. Sterling K. Webb --- - Original Message - From: Norm Lehrman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael L Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] The Biggest Tektite? Michael, This may be heresy, but the broad rounded grooves and tiny pits look Muong-Nongy to me. 3 kilos is a MONSTERous departure from any splashform known. Give it a close look. Not all Muong Nongs are conspicuously layered--- I betting Muong Nong. Cheers, Norm http://Tektitesource.com --- Michael L Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As per requests I have put up some photos of my 3,255.6g Indochinite Tektite. Those interested can have a look see at: http://www.michaelbloodmeteorites.com/GiantTektite.html I believe it is only one of the largest 5 in the world - but I think it may be the one in best (flawless) condition of those 5. Best wishes, Michael __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Prepost Meteorites - 1
Hi all - Great pieces, Mike. I've truncated your mnessage in case you did not wish to share it with the list generally. That you're selling these piques my curiousity as to what's up and about. good hunting, Ed --- Michael L Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Greetings fellow meteorite freaks, Today I am offering the LARGEST sale ever. I offer about 40 historic, witnessed falls ALL of which are hammers (they nailed something upon contact ie mail box maulers, car destroyers, roof penetrators, home bashers, fence busters, etc). These are marked down between 10% and 33%! The other category is planetary meteorites 3 types of Martian Meteorites and 3 types of Lunar Meteorites. Most of these are very thinly cut some as thin as .8mm! All are priced to sell QUICKLY. Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396545433 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ? Look at this one
Hi all, check that monster http://cgi.ebay.at/12-4KG-NO-4TH-BIGGEST-MUONG-NONG-Tektite-Meteorite_W0QQitemZ230134030344QQihZ013Q QcategoryZ3239QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I.M.C.A. #2673 at www.imca.cc website: www.austromet.com Ing. Christian Anger Korngasse 6 2405 Bad Deutsch-Altenburg AUSTRIA email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ? Look at this one
59K? Hell, I'll sell mine for 7,500- on 5/25/07 9:09 PM, Christian Anger at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, check that monster http://cgi.ebay.at/12-4KG-NO-4TH-BIGGEST-MUONG-NONG-Tektite-Meteorite_W0QQitem Z230134030344QQihZ013Q QcategoryZ3239QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I.M.C.A. #2673 at www.imca.cc website: www.austromet.com Ing. Christian Anger Korngasse 6 2405 Bad Deutsch-Altenburg AUSTRIA email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- If You Want a Nation Ruled By Religion, Move to Iran -- Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you. Anonymous -- I have given two cousins to war and I stand ready to sacrifice my wife's brother. Artemus Ward -- -- __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ? Look at this one
On Sat, 26 May 2007 06:09:53 +0200, you wrote: Hi all, check that monster http://cgi.ebay.at/12-4KG-NO-4TH-BIGGEST-MUONG-NONG-Tektite-Meteorite_W0QQitemZ230134030344QQihZ013Q QcategoryZ3239QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I'm wondering-- do all tektites protect the aura against negative alien interference, or just the Muong Nong? Because, frankly, I'd think some alien interference would be an interesting change of pace. __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ? Look at this one
Michael and All, The Five Ducks are a bunch of theives selling fake meteorites and now mis-labeled tektites from Laos at crazy prices (and illegally exported?). Beware of the Ducks. Best Regards, Dirk Ross...Tokyo --- Michael L Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 59K? Hell, I'll sell mine for 7,500- on 5/25/07 9:09 PM, Christian Anger at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, check that monster http://cgi.ebay.at/12-4KG-NO-4TH-BIGGEST-MUONG-NONG-Tektite-Meteorite_W0QQitem Z230134030344QQihZ013Q QcategoryZ3239QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I.M.C.A. #2673 at www.imca.cc website: www.austromet.com Ing. Christian Anger Korngasse 6 2405 Bad Deutsch-Altenburg AUSTRIA email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- If You Want a Nation Ruled By Religion, Move to Iran -- Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you. Anonymous -- I have given two cousins to war and I stand ready to sacrifice my wife's brother. Artemus Ward -- -- __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
