[meteorite-list] To Africa? what do you do?

2007-05-24 Thread Norm Lehrman
List, Sorry if this is a bit off-topic, but I've had a bunch of (mostly) off-list questions about what I do that gets us transferred to places like Africa. I'm an exploration geologist, now working mainly with gold, employed by a big gold company. I've got 39+ years in the field and have worked

Re: [meteorite-list] British Lower Eocene London Clay Tektites

2007-05-24 Thread Sterling K. Webb
Hi, Aubrey, List Here is a photo of Australasian micro- and mini- microtektites found in the Indian Ocean: http://www.nio.org/projects/shamprasad/figure2%20.htm Note the similaritity of shapes. These are slightly (but not too much) larger than the London Clay micros. Here is a small photo of

[meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ?

2007-05-24 Thread Zelimir Gabelica
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

Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ?

2007-05-24 Thread Dieter Heinlein
Hi Zelimir, - How heavy is the biggest Rizalite known on earth ? You may be right, that the 1069 g Rizalite specimen, mentioned by H.O. Beyer ist the heaviest Philippine Tektite. But there is one Rizalite in my collection, that is even larger: It is a 1009 gram splash form Tektite from

Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ?

2007-05-24 Thread Zelimir Gabelica
Hi Dieter, That's the reason why I asked the weight (mass), not the volume, nor the fictitious weight. I well know the hollow tektites from Norm's site. They can have densities even lower than 2. I conclude that, so far, after the Beyer's N° 1, you have the number 2 (1009 g).

[meteorite-list] AD - Ebay Auctions ending - 8 Different Planetaries

2007-05-24 Thread Jim Strope
Good Morning Meteorite Lovers I have auctions ending tonight catchafallingstar.com. All started at 99 just Cents!!!: http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPageuserid=catchafallingstar.com Full recap with photos on Paul and Jim's website:

[meteorite-list] mini gao sale/update (AD)

2007-05-24 Thread steve arnold
I seemed to have not put ad in my last gao post.I am sorry for that.I also should have made a little better use of my email about the sale.I have 2 pics on my homepage of my website with the sizes that are up forsale.The sizes are as follows:

[meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - May 24, 2007

2007-05-24 Thread SPACEROCKSINC
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[meteorite-list] New website

2007-05-24 Thread Pelé Pierre-Marie
Hello, I'm happy to announce you that I completely redesigned my website www.meteor-center.com Let's get a look at my collection and sales. You should find very interesting items. And meet you in Ensisheim ! Best regards, Pierre-Marie PELE IMCA #3360

Re: [meteorite-list] New website

2007-05-24 Thread Dave Carothers
WOW Beautiful web site. You have some very nice Gao specimens for sale. I'm sure some enterprising Gao collector will want to have a look. Dave - Original Message - From: Pelé Pierre-Marie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: MeteoriteList meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday,

[meteorite-list] Gold Basin and Franconia hunting trip

2007-05-24 Thread David Pensenstadler
Listees: I will be in the Gold Basin Strewnfield on Wednesday, June 6 and at the Franconia strewnfield on Thursday, June 7, if anyone would like to join me. I plan to stay in Kingman overnight on the 6th and 7th. My cell phone number is: 412.304.2119. I will share my experience and pics of any

Re: [meteorite-list] Gold Basin and Franconia hunting trip

2007-05-24 Thread Michael Farmer
Don't forget sunblock and rattlesnake repellant. Mike Farmer --- David Pensenstadler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Listees: I will be in the Gold Basin Strewnfield on Wednesday, June 6 and at the Franconia strewnfield on Thursday, June 7, if anyone would like to join me. I plan to stay in

[meteorite-list] Meteorite List Resource Map indicating worlwide users of our list

2007-05-24 Thread drtanuki
Dear List, I don`t know how many of you are aware of the feature showing worldwide usage of Meteorite Central and the Met Mailing List. Here is a link: http://clustrmaps.com/counter/maps.php?url=http://www.meteoritecentral.com Best, Dirk Ross...Tokyo

[meteorite-list] Announcing a Major New Meteorite Website at UNM

2007-05-24 Thread Metorman46
Hello Geoff; The new unm site is awesome.Great job,as always.I like the photo section.Especially the Irons. Best Regards;Herman Archer. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. __ Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] To Africa? what do you do?

2007-05-24 Thread Metorman46
Hello Norm; Your advertures sound very exciting and informational for people you come into contact with in your profession.What a good life it must be to get to work and be compensated for something you are so passionate about.Your posts are always educational and appreciated by

Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ?

2007-05-24 Thread Sterling K. Webb
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.

[meteorite-list] Isotopes in Meteorites Suggest Solar System Formed in a Rough Neighborhood

2007-05-24 Thread Ron Baalke
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 Richard A. Kerr Astrophysicists have long assumed that a

Re: [meteorite-list] Gold Basin and Franconia hunting trip

2007-05-24 Thread Michael Farmer
By the first week of June, it could be aproaching 115 or more out there! Take plenty of water. Mike Farmer --- Pasadena Eclipse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Be prepared for the heat because it's been pretty hot out at Franconia lately. I was out there this weekend and the temperature ranged from

Re: [meteorite-list] Gold Basin and Franconia hunting trip

2007-05-24 Thread Pasadena Eclipse
Be prepared for the heat because it's been pretty hot out at Franconia lately. I was out there this weekend and the temperature ranged from 100 to 110 degrees during the day. Good luck -Del --- David Pensenstadler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Listees: I will be in the Gold Basin Strewnfield on

Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ?

2007-05-24 Thread Impactika
In a message dated 5/24/2007 3:40:24 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, Zelimir, List Just from searching the internet, I compiled this list of the Biggest Tektite (excluding layered tektites) from: Australia.437 g. Czechoslovakia..258.5

Re: [meteorite-list] the biggest tektite ?

2007-05-24 Thread Norm Lehrman
Anne, Sterling, Zelimir all, Hal Povenmire has a nice tabulation in his book Tektites: a Cosmic Enigma (2003). Here are a few additions from that list: Bohemian moldavites: 500 gms (Sorry Anne; not a contender) Moravian moldavites: 265.5 gms Java: 750 gms Georgia: 70.5 gms Bediasites: 200.8 gms

[meteorite-list] And the Science abstract on the Bizzarro study

2007-05-24 Thread Darren Garrison
No mention of square planetesimals... http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/316/5828/1178 Evidence for a Late Supernova Injection of 60Fe into the Protoplanetary Disk Martin Bizzarro,1,2* David Ulfbeck,1 Anne Trinquier,1 Kristine Thrane,1 James N. Connelly,1,3 Bradley S. Meyer4

[meteorite-list] The jury's still out on the wink

2007-05-24 Thread Darren Garrison
http://space.newscientist.com/article/dn11928-our-solar-system-started-with-a-nudge-not-a-bang.html Our solar system started with a nudge, not a bang 19:00 24 May 2007 NewScientist.com news service Zeeya Merali Our solar system came into existence with a nudge, rather than a bang, according

[meteorite-list] Believe it or Rust

2007-05-24 Thread Darren Garrison
http://sev.prnewswire.com/entertainment/20070524/NYTH10524052007-1.html Ripley's Triumphant Return to New York! Ripley's Believe It or Not!(R) Odditorium to Open in Times Square NEW YORK, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- New York City will welcome back the spirit of Robert Ripley next month