Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite deaths in Qingyang (Ch'ing-yang) in 1490

2010-01-02 Thread meteoriteman
This Qingyang story sounds like an opportunity for the Meteorite Men series. It would be a great episode for Geoff and Steve to go there and uncover the story in detail, and possibly find some of the meteorites. Jim K __

[meteorite-list] The New Decade Off Topic

2010-01-02 Thread Charley
Hi Al, Phil Plait of Bad Astronomy adressed this very issue yesterday. Here is his take: http://tinyurl.com/yet3axh (Bottom line-we are in a new decade because we don't measure decades the same way we measure centuries). Happy New Year regardless of the decade! Best regards, Charley

Re: [meteorite-list] The Tricottet Collection is online

2010-01-02 Thread Jake Wayne
I have been lurking on the list for some time but I just had to say that this is an incredible website for learning. Great job of putting together an educational site which showcases the meteorites and history. Jake --- On Fri, 1/1/10, The Tricottet Collection tricottetc...@live.com wrote:

[meteorite-list] AD - Need new fridge sale!

2010-01-02 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to all! Hope everyone is enjoying the new year. It seems my fridge decided to lay out last night after many years of great service... I need to raise some cash to get a new one. Check out my ebay listings, I have some nice stuff listed!

Re: [meteorite-list] Ash Creek House hitter Entire HAMMER STONE

2010-01-02 Thread Mexicodoug
Hi Michael, Fare thee well in the New Year. With reverence towards the enduring patience of the Angel that enlightens the rarest amongst us, I would more easily believe that neither of the Southerners would lie than that Cap'n Blood would not muck it up. You certainly are not to deny whatever

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite deaths in Qingyang (Ch'ing-yang) in 1490

2010-01-02 Thread countdeiro
I agree, Jim. That's a helluva idea. Guido -Original Message- From: meteorite...@comcast.net Sent: Jan 2, 2010 6:45 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite deaths in Qingyang (Ch'ing-yang) in 1490 This Qingyang story sounds like an

[meteorite-list] AD - Meteoritics and Planetary Science 2008 Set

2010-01-02 Thread Mike Bandli
Dear List: I need to clear some room in the book case and have the entire 2008 set of Meteoritics and Planetary Science available. Price is $65, which includes Flat Rate Priority Mail shipping anywhere in the US. International shipping isn't available, sorry, as this box weighs over 15 pounds!

[meteorite-list] AD: ebay auctions ending in 1 day

2010-01-02 Thread Moritz Karl
Dear List, First of all I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. May the new year be prosperous and filled with health for you and your families. Thank you to everyone who purchased specimens from me through the past year on and off ebay. My first batch of auctions in this year are ending

[meteorite-list] Information about the 1938 Aztec meteorite fall in NM

2010-01-02 Thread Pelé Pierre-Marie
Hello List and happy new year to all of you. I wish you to find new meteorites in 2010. I'm searching for information including history of fall and strewnfield about the Aztec chondrite which fell in 1938 in New Mexico. If anybody has these, could you send them by email to me ? Many thanks in

[meteorite-list] 2010 Goodies - Auctions Ending - AD

2010-01-02 Thread Greg Hupe
Dear List Members, Bringing in the New Year, I would like to draw your attention to my eBay auctions ending tomorrow (Sunday, January 3, 2010). As anticipated during the holiday weekend, most of my 16 meteorite auctions are still at their opening offer of just 99 cents. I would encourage

[meteorite-list] Smallest Chergach Meteorite? (fully fusion crusted)

2010-01-02 Thread Greg Catterton
Hey to all in the meteorite world! I was wondering what the smallest fully crusted Chergach meteorite is. I have 2 little ones, .14g and .18g both are fully crusted individuals. To look at them makes you wonder just how many of these were not found! Here are my 2 mini chergach. .14g is on the

[meteorite-list] Russian Spacecraft May Knock Away Asteroid

2010-01-02 Thread Carl 's
I've always wondered about this method. Suppose the Russians, or anybody for that matter, hits the asteroid but just makes it worse. Suppose the missile knocks it off course but it comes back sooner and is really going to hit the Earth. Suppose there are tiny people living on Apophis and they