Howdy all
I've got a little experiment started up, and I'd like to invite y'all
to participate. I've created a Wikipedia-style website on the old Galactic
Analytics server, and created a single (so far) page reporting on a recent
meteor event:
http://www.galacticanalytics.com/wiki/OH_Columbus_28_Sep_2013
Why? I'm glad you asked. I've installed the actual Wikipedia software
onto the GA site. It works the same as Wikipedia - anyone can create an
account and either create or edit pages. That means that any of y'all can
create a page for a meteor event. Or add radar data. Or eyewitness accounts.
Or anything else. And if someone puts up something inappropriate, the rest of
y'all can keep the page clean. Also, as meteorites are found, you can give
them a reporting name (e.g. CO01 for the first meteorite from Columbus...), add
a picture, and other details. Then anytime you sell or divide that meteorite, a
public record is maintained. You could sell the meteorite on ebay as CO01 and
link to this page, and everyone can keep track of that individual stone. This
will preserve a record of individual meteorites, as well as potentially improve
the value of any given stone.
This is an experiment, so treat it as such. Play with it, have fun
with it, and don't worry too much about being serious. The page I've linked
above is to the Columbus event which occurred at very high speed and is almost
certain to NOT generate meteorites, so it will make a good testbed. I have to
apologize for one thing in advance - it turns out the Wikipedia software is not
very user friendly. If y'all like this approach, we can try out some
different, friendlier software package in the near future.
Enjoy!
Marc Fries
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