[meteorite-list] Hunting Meteorites, Some of Nininger's Thoughts
Harvey Nininger was one of the most successful meteorite hunters of all times. Here are some of his ideas that have been taken out of his great book Find A Falling Star. Meteorites are where you find them. Many people had suggested that looking for meteorites in areas where rocks are abundant might be a good idea but Harvey suggested that looking in areas where there are no rocks or few rocks are best. He figured that a hunter would grow tired of looking at every rock where they are plentiful. While he was searching for the Archie, Missouri fall of August 10th, 1932 and driving back and forth between there and Kansas City (some fifty miles) he noticed about midway that there laid a group of farm houses and nicely cleared fields with no rocks in sight. One day when he had some spare time he decided to conduct a search to show that meteorites fall in one area as well as the next (something that wasn't know then, for sure). He interviewed a number of farmers and showed them some of his meteorite finds and purchases and mentioned the likelihood that such stones might also be on their farms. He also mentioned a fair price would be offered for such stones found and brought to his attention. He spent two or three hours with a dozen or more farmers that day. A few days later the wife of the first farmer he had talked to came to see Harvey and brought with her a meteorite from the farm. Harvey had talked mostly to this wife while the farmer stood mostly silent and he wasn't sure if he was resentful of him interrupting the chores or if he was thinking. After Harvey had left the farmer had told his wife he was sure he had ploughed up such a stone and was trying to remember the spot. He finally remember he had ploughed it up in the potato patch and thrown it over by the hedge they had. As soon as the neighbors heard of the payment received for the stone, many searched their own properties and found more stones from the same fall. Nininger figured they were probably related to the fireball witnessed in 1915 around that area. The stones became known as the Harrisonville stones. This experience reinforced Nininger's belief that meteorites were present though not abundant, nearly everywhere and they can be found in some quantity if people are shown what to look for. He later found material from the Archie, Missouri fall while giving lecturing to high schools in the area. One of which fell in a stream bed that a local high school boy was at when he was squirrel hunting. Three members of the same family had heard and witnessed this fall. Source: Find a Falling Star by Harvey H. Nininger --AL __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Hunting Meteorites, Some of Nininger's Thoughts
Thanks for the story. I just purchased a piece of Nininger's Harrisonville from Mike Farmer. Dave Marsocci
[meteorite-list] November Issue of MeteoriteTimes is now up!
Greetings! The November Issue of MeteoriteTimes is now up! http://www.meteoritetimes.com/ Enjoy! Paul and Jim Paul Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Tobin [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Meteorite Exchange, Inc. http://www.meteorite.com MeteoriteTimes.com Magazine http://www.meteoritetimes.com PMB#455 P.O. Box 7000, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 USA FAX Number(310) 316-1032 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Humor Break
Hello, I found this in today's paper. www.impactika.com/images/mutts-cartoon.jpg After last week, we all need to crack a smile. Have a nice weekend. Anne Black IMCA #2356 www.IMPACTIKA.com e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[meteorite-list] eBay ad - GV and Tagish Lake
Hullo, A quick ad to say that if anyone is interested I have put a tiny piece of Governador Valadares, the nakhlite and Tagish Lake, the odd CC for sale on eBay... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=731265836Tagish Lake http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=731265841 GV Best regs dave In gentle decay, d. I have a proof that x^n+y^n=z^n never has integer solutions for n2. however, it won't fit into my signature file IMCA #0092 http://www.meteorites.ic24.net/index.html __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] NWA 869
Hi List Wondering if anyone has more detailed info on NWA 869 than I can seem to locate on the web. Things like tkw, shock, weathering. And is there a good place that I can do searches for such info on the web? Thanks Mark __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Stardust Successfully Flies By Asteroid Annefrank
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE JET PROPULSION LABORATORY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION PASADENA, CALIF. 91109 TELEPHONE (818) 354-5011 http://www.jpl.nasa.gov Stardust Mission Status November 2, 2002 NASA's Stardust spacecraft successfully completed a close flyby of asteroid Annefrank early today as an opportunity for a full dress rehearsal of procedures the spacecraft will use during its Jan. 2, 2004, encounter with it primary science target, comet Wild 2. Annefrank is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) across. Stardust passed within about 3,300 kilometers (2,050 miles) of the asteroid at 04:50 today, Universal Time (8:50 p.m. Nov. 1, Pacific Standard Time). Radio signals confirming the basic health of the spacecraft after the flyby were received about 30 minutes later via an antenna at the Canberra, Australia, complex of NASA's Deep Space Network, said Thomas Duxbury, project manager for Stardust at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. Stardust visually tracked the asteroid for 30 minutes as it flew by at a relative speed of about 7 kilometers (4 miles) per second, a major goal of this test opportunity. Although no dust was anticipated near the asteroid, the spacecraft's dust instruments were in use as they will be at Wild 2: the dust collector was open and the dust counter from the University of Chicago and dust mass spectrometer from Germany were turned on. Images and information from the flyby period are being transmitted from the spacecraft today and through the coming week. Stardust's scientists and engineers are analyzing the data to maximize the probability of success during the 2004 encounter with comet Wild 2. Stardust will bring samples of comet dust back to Earth in 2006 to help answer fundamental questions about the origins of the solar system. The mission's principal investigator is Prof. Donald Brownlee, an astronomer at the University of Washington, Seattle. Lockheed Martin Astronautics, Denver, Colo., built and operates the Stardust spacecraft. Additional information is available online at http://stardust.jpl.nasa.gov . Stardust is a part of NASA's Discovery Program of low-cost, highly focused science missions. JPL, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, manages the mission for NASA's Office of Space Science, Washington, D.C. -end- __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] thank you so much
Hello all. Steve Arnold from chicago. This is my brand new email address effective today, nov. 2nd, 2002. The old one, [EMAIL PROTECTED], is know old news. Please email me to this one please. I want to give a round of praise to jason phillips for giving me an enjoyal day. Jason is the owner of rocks from heaven.com. He has an outstanding meteorite collection. Well over 600 meteorites! Mine pales compares to his. I drove downstate to visit him today. I'll tell you, It was worth the 200 mile drive to see him and his collection. I did achive my goal. I was able to trade for the VEEVERS iron main mass. All 37 grams worth. Another score for me for my collection. I was able to pick up 1 gram of LONE TREE meteorite from Iowa, and a couple others. We were both happy of this trade. For three hours we talked, traded ,and just had a great time discussing what really drives our passion for this great hobby. Again thanks to jason and his lovely wife for inviting me into thier home to have a very nice visit. Also if want you to buy meteorites from jason, he has alot to chose from. It is all choice items, that you will not go wrong with.Again thanks jason for a day I'll soon not forget. I just hated the long drive, but it was worth it. steve arnold, chicago!Steve r. Arnold, Chicago, il, 60107 The midwest meteorite collector! I.M.C.A. member #6728 Website url http://stormbringer60120.tripod.comDo you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now
[meteorite-list] AD Some Great Ebay Auctions Ending Soon
Hi Fellow Enthusiasts, I have some great eBay auctions ending in about 24 hours, three ultra-rare carbonaceous falls, and some other rare stuff. Some pieces haven't received any bids yet, and they are still at $1 - have a look: http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItemsuserid=ivuna If the link doesn't work do a search for my eBay handle ivuna. Thanks for looking! Best to all of you, Norbert Classen IMCA #7606 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] November Issue of MeteoriteTimes is now up!
Paul and List, Re: The November issue of Meteorite Times. What an absolutely splendid issue! One of the most fascinating pieces written with many illustrations was that about Specimen Labels located at The Accretion Desk by Martin Horejsi. The pictures are superb, crisp and clear. One of the most interesting articles I've read in some time. Great job Martin!! The entire November issue has some of the best writing and pictures featured, and folks...it's free. Folks...if you have not ever visited this site, you: 1) Have really missed out on a lot of great information, biographys, pictures, etc. 2) Have a lot of catching up to do. (But it will be enjoyable) SPECIAL NOTE to the publisher, editors and writers of this online magazine: I really do think that after you have a number of these issues saved up, you might consider having them published in a trade paperback book. I for one could definately appreciate having a hardcopy version for my libraryaway from the computer screen. Any possible plans for that in the future? ---Keep up the great work folks. Best to you all, Steven L. Sachs IMCA #9210 http://www.geocities.com/gangwise/meteorite.html __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] NEW goodies
Hi everyone, I have been working non-stop today organizing my meteorites after the Gifhorn show. It is a nightmare putting them all back in their places and updating what sold on the website. I have put some more pieces of Boguslavka, a rare iron hexahedrite fall from Russia on my website. There is very little to go around, so if you want a piece of a historical fall, grab this one. Also is an incredible little L'Aigle fragment, with an old label, very historic piece with documentation. VERY desirable for any collection. Serepta, A rare iron from Russia, very nice endpiece of this never seen on the market 14 kilo iron. Chinga, many nice pieces, many other meteorites updated. I also have only one of the Nininger collection pieces left. Thanks Mike Farmer http://www.meteoritehunter.com
[meteorite-list] Metal Detector. sort of an add.
Greetings. I guess that you can call this sort of a want add, but I am kind of looking for a decent, used, and reasonably priced metal detector that I can purchase. I`ve been looking on eBay, but can`t remember what type or brand to look for. Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Dave. __ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Metal Detector. sort of an add.
Hello Dave and List, The Gold Master II is used by many of the Gold Basin meteorite hunters. It is now kind of an old model and can be purchased pretty cheap. So it is kinda the bargin meteorite metal detector. I picked up a second one on eBay for $200 and it came with a bunch of extras. They work good and can be attached to your hip. (Carry one for 4 hours and tell me how your arm feels). Mark Bostick Wichita, Kansas - Original Message - From: Dave Schultz Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 9:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [meteorite-list] Metal Detector. sort of an add. Greetings. I guess that you can call this sort of awant add, but I am kind of looking for a decent, used,and reasonably priced metal detector that I canpurchase. I`ve been looking on eBay, but can`tremember what type or brand to look for. Anysuggestions or help would be greatly appreciated!Thanks, Dave. __Do you Yahoo!?HotJobs - Search new jobs daily nowhttp://hotjobs.yahoo.com/__Meteorite-list mailing list[EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] unsubscribe this email address
Please unsubscribe this email address please. This email address has now become defunct. thank you, steve! = Steve R.Arnold, Chicago, IL, 60120 I. M. C. A. MEMBER #6728 The Midwest Meteorite Collector! Website url http://stormbringer60120.tripod.com __ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] eBay auction, meteor story
Hello All...again Was looking on eBay tonight andI found an auction I thought was interesting, Doesnt really have much to do with the US Currency 1899 $1 Silver they are selling but thought you might like to read it. Nice Norman Rockwell like story. Mark http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1394459974"My grandfather was an amateur astronomer. And from when I could stand up, he loved to teach me constellations, tell me how the universe formed, and even how to build a telescope. But, what I always remember him for was his praise for the Leonid Meteor Showers. He always said that was the time he fell in love with the sky and all its mysteries. He first saw them in 1899. He was at a town fair, and was about to use his last dollar. But, then the sky started lighting up. At first, he thought it was the closing fireworks. But, then he looked up. And saw a sight 100x more spectacular. As shooting star after shooting star lit up the sky. He spent the rest of the night just watching them. He saw them again in 1966. And was just as amazed. I was born 2 years later. Right before he passed, he told his only regret in life was that he wouldn't be able to see the showers in 2002. That's when he gave me the dollar from the Fair, and asked me to promise that I wouldn't miss it. A few months ago, I drove out with my son to field by our house. A blanket and some cocoa- our only companions. He suddenly shouted, "Look Dad, fireworks!" I looked up. Smiled. And said, "I bet the view is better from up there." A piece of history. This beautiful Black Eagle. The 1899 $1 Silver Certificate. In Very Good condition . Heraldic Eagle and Capitol face. Portraits of Lincoln and Grant at bottom center. Simple reverse. Large blue seal. Blue 1 overprint. Signed by Teehee-Burke. Both beauty and substance. Invest in this piece. Invest in your passion. Invest in your collection."
[meteorite-list] Thanks for the Meteorite Times, and questions on Correo
Hello List, I too want to thank Paul and Jim and everyone else associated with the online Meteorite Times. I have really enjoyed them all, and they are something to look forward to each month. Great job everyone, and thanks a lot for your time and effort to put these together! I also would like to ask a few questions about the Correo meteorites. I just read Michael Blood's comments on searching there in this month's issue of Meteorite Times. The official information in the Catalog of Meteorites states that ~ 35 specimens totaling about 700g were found. Obviously, those figures are way out dated now. Would anyone know at least ABOUT how many individuals have been found by now, and their best guess for the current approximate TKW? Finally, would anyone be able to list the weights of, let's say, the top ten largest specimens, and how big was the main mass? I've been told that someone found one that weighed around 900g, if I remember correctly. Though I wasn't THAT lucky, I have hunted there a few times and I was blessed to find a very beautiful 326g individual with nice flow lines, regmaglyphs, and even a few spots of black fusion crust still remaining. I also bought some from the Lawrences there and donated them to a local university here in Little Rock along with other different meteorites to start a local meteorite collection. Thanks to anyone for any help on this, but I'm guessing that if anyone does know the answers to these questions, it might be Steve Schoner. He was kind enough to share some of his knowledge of the strewnfield with me when I first contacted him years ago. So, a special thanks to you too, Steve for your encouragement and help then ( and maybe now ?). Sincerely, Robert Woolard __ Do you Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search new jobs daily now http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/ __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
