Names only have to convey geographic information and should be features
that appear on widely used maps of the region. There is a common
misconception that post offices are somehow involved. This is an urban
legend. As far as geological features are concerned, these often have
widely used geographic names as well, and these are fine names to use
for meteorites. Mine names that are on widely used maps are also ok.
However, one would not use a unit or formation name, nor the name of a
fault or other geological structure unless you find these on maps other
than geologic maps.
Jeff
On 4/17/2010 9:17 PM, Jeff Kuyken wrote:
It can be named after a geological feature too. It's not uncommon in
Australia where you can be hundreds of kilometers from anywhere!
Cheers,
Jeff
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Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Livingston?
Specimens have been found in two counties, so a county name might not
work. Miffin might be cool, but there is no Post Office there.
Maybe Mineral Point, WI?
Steve Arnold
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-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Grossman <[email protected]>
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:40:21
To: Meteorite-list<[email protected]>
Subject: [meteorite-list] Livingston?
I see everybody starting to call this fall "Livingston"... but this is
not likely to be accepted as the name since there are already meteorites
named Livingston (Montana) and Livingston (Tennessee).
Jeff
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