Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: The SkyRock Cafe
Hi Dave, Joe and all I'm a quite new member of Skyrock cafe. I joined a few months ago. I'm pretty new to meteorite hunting and collecting. Skyrock cafe was, and is, a perfect place for me to learn and to share my thought, ideas and show my collection. I have been met with respect in a friendly enviroment at Skyrock. We feel like one big familiy and many of us that are really active are quite new to the hobbie and eager to learn. We have also knowlegeable members, both hunters and collectors among us that willingly share their knowledge in a friendly way. Some of us like the email based Meteorite List and some of us like the online forum better. Both has something to give. I'm pretty sure that Joe did not mean to be disrespectful , but is a bit tired of people that question the existence of Skyrock cafe. If I was presented by a new forum, my first thought would be, How nice, I'll check it out. It would not be, What does it doing unique or otherwise different than the met list? Skyrock Cafe is a very nice place no matter what others say. Kind regards Lasse Sweden Darryl Pitt skrev: joe, you were respectfully asked a fair question---and in response you refer to the questioner as a jackassa disrespectful jerk? it feels as if you misinterpreted the sincerity of what was being asked. you may also wish to become reacquainted with the notion of laid back. On Feb 17, 2008, at 10:48 PM, Joe Kerchner wrote: Dave, I am (The SkyRock Cafe is) offering other topics of interest, Also a forum to ID stones found while hunting, you can show of hunting finds rites or wrongs, you can ask questions with out being belittled by people like you. A few members started out on my site and have now found authentic meteorites, one in Brazil and one in Australia. and a few in Az. What do you offer? beside talking shit? Many people compliment me about the SkyRock Cafe, it is only about once every 6 months I have a jack ass like you trying to bring it down. Why would you even ask me a question like that? We have many active members, some who are there everyday, many more are there a few times a week. So if you do not want to join than just stay away, we will not miss you, One thing that is not aloud on the forum that always goes on here on the list are people like you who say things which are meant to disrespect another meteorite collector/hunter, we have a laid back atmosphere where you do not need to worry about being disrespected by jerks like you, that is what the SkyRock Cafe offers that the list does not. Best, Joe Kerchner The SkyRock Cafe Admin On Feb 16, 2008 12:39 PM, Dave Gheesling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Joe, What are you doing unique or otherwise different than the met list with your forum? Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe Kerchner Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 7:33 PM To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] The SkyRock Cafe Hello Listees, I just wanted to take a second to invite everyone to join us at The SkyRock Cafe meteorite Forum. If it has been a while since you have visited us, you might want to take the time to take re-visit us. We now have over 120 active members. We have been around since September 2006 and are not going anywhere anytime soon. We have had a spike in traffic in the past couple months, we currently get over 225 visits on an average day. http://illinoismeteorites.com/yabb/YaBB.pl Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list --No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.7/1285 - Release Date: 2008-02-18 05:50 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - February 18, 2008
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[meteorite-list] the meteorite cafe
Good morning list.I think it is a good thing what Joe has done.He has differently brought out more of the Illinois meteorite collectors.I am a member and I post at least 2 or 3 times a week.But like lasse said,down there you feel like you are part of a close knit family.In alot of the posts there I have seen excitement,zeal,passion,etc.To me I see myself down there.I love these rocks.I know sometimes my passion gets a little over board,but most people on this list see it.But on the cafe I am still a newbie.I seem to only post when I see something I want to post about.Joe has done a great thing.Also I met Dave g. in Tucson.What a great guy.Always respectful,saying hello,just being nice to me.And we crossed paths alot.Joe's forum is the last place I would expect to see any negativity.I really recommend that more members of this list give Joe's forum a try.It has it all.Nice people.Great threads!Lots of nice pics.And most of all,just an aura of niceness.Extreme passion!I will try a spend more time there.I hope to add a little expertise to that forum.Joe you have done a good job.Keep it up. Steve R.Arnold,chicago,Ill,Usa!! The Asteroid Belt! http://chicagometeorites.net/ Collecting Meteorites since 06/19/1999 Ebay I.D. Illinoismeteorites Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Angrite Front Runners and Abstracts
Dear List Members and Angrite Collectors, Pete asks: Of the three (angrites) listed (NWA 2999, NWA 4590 Tamassint, NWA 4801), Greg, which would you consider as the front runner? I hope it's NWA 2999 as that's the only one I have of those three that you've listed. Pete Pete, I consider all three of the angrites I have brought to the scientific and collecting world, with help from the nomadic finders and my Moroccan partners, as front runners. If it were not these angrites, many analytical testing may not have been considered. Take for instance the abstract titled Magnetism On The Angrite Parent Body by Dr. Benjamin Weiss of MIT in Boston. I and my most recent angrite, NWA 4931 (new 2140 gram main mass paired to NWA 2999) were flown up to MIT to have a core sample taken from this large stone. This was important because Dr. Weiss could then perform clean magnetism testing from a sample that was hopefully not subjected to Moroccan or other's magnets. This is a very time consuming testing process and the coring took place in October 2007. Here is Dr. Weiss's abstract, which does not include NWA 4931 because it was not yet discovered during his initial testing: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2008/pdf/2143.pdf Here is an abstract presented by Drs Amelin and Irving reporting ages of angrites NWA 2999, NWA 4590 Tamassint and NWA 4801: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/metchron2007/pdf/4061.pdf Here is another interesting abstract discussing constraints for existence of a core on the APB: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2008/pdf/1936.pdf I hope this helps you decide which is the front runner, which may be in the scientific data each reveals or simply a matter of beauty as seen by each individual collector. All three are completely different in appearance. Best regards, Greg Greg Hupe The Hupe Collection NaturesVault (eBay) [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.LunarRock.com IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault - Original Message - From: Pete Shugar [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 12:33 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Mecurian meteorites Of the three listed, Greg, which would you consider as the front runner? I hope it's NWA 2999 as that's the only one I have of those three that you've listed. Pete __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Re Skyrock cafe
I was considering joining, until I saw the filthy mouth (fingers) coming from him. I think I'll stick right where I am. Pete __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new fall in Bali
Hi All I just ran into this possible new fall from Bali. Jan 2, 2008. Three fragments have been recovered and it generated a 30 cm deep x 1 meter diameter crater in a rice field. Really good news article http://janstours.com/index.php?action=newsnews_id=41 Here is some good video showing the pieces and the possible impact crater. http://www.mediascrape.com/News/ViewNewsItem.aspx?newsItemId=38996 Pretty cool if it is real. -- Mike -- Mike Jensen Jensen Meteorites 16730 E Ada PL Aurora, CO 80017-3137 303-337-4361 IMCA 4264 website: www.jensenmeteorites.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Ad - eBay auctions closing shortly
Greetings I have some auctions closing in a few hours including several imilac, martian individuals, bassikounou, a great tatahouine, oriented sikhote-alin, very nice unclassified NWA individuals, vigarano fragment and others. See them all and others at the following URL http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPageuserid=katy2kary Bid high and bid often. -- Eric Olson 7682 Firethorn Dr Fayetteville, NC 28311 http://www.star-bits.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD - ebay auction: Historic falls
Hi All, I have 12 auctions - mainly historic falls - ending in less than 1 day: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZpema9 Thank you, Peter __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new fall in Bali
So first we had Cali... then Mali... now Bali! The video looks promising! Is Farmer on an airplane yet? Mike Bandli -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Jensen Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 11:16 AM To: Meteorite Mailing List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new fall in Bali Hi All I just ran into this possible new fall from Bali. Jan 2, 2008. Three fragments have been recovered and it generated a 30 cm deep x 1 meter diameter crater in a rice field. Really good news article http://janstours.com/index.php?action=newsnews_id=41 Here is some good video showing the pieces and the possible impact crater. http://www.mediascrape.com/News/ViewNewsItem.aspx?newsItemId=38996 Pretty cool if it is real. -- Mike -- Mike Jensen Jensen Meteorites 16730 E Ada PL Aurora, CO 80017-3137 303-337-4361 IMCA 4264 website: www.jensenmeteorites.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new fall in Bali
Hi Mike I thought about the Mail/Bali but missed the Cali... by golly. Now we just need Bernd...Pauli to speak up. Sorry couldn't resist. -- Mike -- Mike Jensen Jensen Meteorites 16730 E Ada PL Aurora, CO 80017-3137 303-337-4361 IMCA 4264 website: www.jensenmeteorites.com On Feb 18, 2008 3:19 PM, Mike Bandli [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So first we had Cali... then Mali... now Bali! The video looks promising! Is Farmer on an airplane yet? Mike Bandli -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Jensen Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 11:16 AM To: Meteorite Mailing List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new fall in Bali Hi All I just ran into this possible new fall from Bali. Jan 2, 2008. Three fragments have been recovered and it generated a 30 cm deep x 1 meter diameter crater in a rice field. Really good news article http://janstours.com/index.php?action=newsnews_id=41 Here is some good video showing the pieces and the possible impact crater. http://www.mediascrape.com/News/ViewNewsItem.aspx?newsItemId=38996 Pretty cool if it is real. -- Mike -- Mike Jensen Jensen Meteorites 16730 E Ada PL Aurora, CO 80017-3137 303-337-4361 IMCA 4264 website: www.jensenmeteorites.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] [AD] Some rarities....
Fellow Rockabillies, For those looking for some not everydays material 5 Grams Kendrapara. Fall: September 27, Orissa, India No crust. Link to picture: http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1850/8117688/19076437/304713636.jpg Ozona. Chondrite H6. 128 grams. Found: 1929 Crockett Co. Texas. A purchase from Al Lang back in the early 90's. Link to picture: http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1850/8117688/19076437/304713632.jpg Wickenburg. Chondrite L6 Slice 33 grams. Found: 1940. Maricopa Co. Arizona. TKW: 9,2 KG. Link to picture: http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1850/8117688/19076437/304713628.jpg Hughes 003 (Rare!!). Complete individual 77 grams. Chondrite H5. Found: October 1991. South Australia. TKW: only 3,2 KG. !! Link to picture: http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1850/8117688/19076437/304713622.jpg Pierceville (Iron). weathered fragment.55 grams Purchased from Al Lang in the early 90's Comes with specimen card from the Langs. Octahedrite IIIB. Found: 1917. Finney Co. Texas. Link to picture: http://pic70.picturetrail.com/VOL1850/8117688/19076437/304713615.jpg Make me an offer if you see something of interest. All but the Kendrapara comes with a specimen card from the original dealer. Payment by Paypal only. Contact me off list pls. Best, Jan Bartels IMCA #9833 www.heavenlybodies.nl __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new fall in Bali
Not this time, the crater in the water just doesnt do it for me. I am so tired from the Tucson show, I am just relaxing for the next few days. Michael Farmer --- Mike Bandli [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So first we had Cali... then Mali... now Bali! The video looks promising! Is Farmer on an airplane yet? Mike Bandli -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Jensen Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 11:16 AM To: Meteorite Mailing List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new fall in Bali Hi All I just ran into this possible new fall from Bali. Jan 2, 2008. Three fragments have been recovered and it generated a 30 cm deep x 1 meter diameter crater in a rice field. Really good news article http://janstours.com/index.php?action=newsnews_id=41 Here is some good video showing the pieces and the possible impact crater. http://www.mediascrape.com/News/ViewNewsItem.aspx?newsItemId=38996 Pretty cool if it is real. -- Mike -- Mike Jensen Jensen Meteorites 16730 E Ada PL Aurora, CO 80017-3137 303-337-4361 IMCA 4264 website: www.jensenmeteorites.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new fall in Bali
Oh come on Mike, You know you got the itch. Who else is going to get us some? huh ? - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mike Bandli [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Mike Jensen' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Meteorite Mailing List' meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 4:54 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new fall in Bali Not this time, the crater in the water just doesnt do it for me. I am so tired from the Tucson show, I am just relaxing for the next few days. Michael Farmer --- Mike Bandli [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So first we had Cali... then Mali... now Bali! The video looks promising! Is Farmer on an airplane yet? Mike Bandli -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Jensen Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 11:16 AM To: Meteorite Mailing List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new fall in Bali Hi All I just ran into this possible new fall from Bali. Jan 2, 2008. Three fragments have been recovered and it generated a 30 cm deep x 1 meter diameter crater in a rice field. Really good news article http://janstours.com/index.php?action=newsnews_id=41 Here is some good video showing the pieces and the possible impact crater. http://www.mediascrape.com/News/ViewNewsItem.aspx?newsItemId=38996 Pretty cool if it is real. -- Mike -- Mike Jensen Jensen Meteorites 16730 E Ada PL Aurora, CO 80017-3137 303-337-4361 IMCA 4264 website: www.jensenmeteorites.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new fall in Bali
On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:29:27 -0700, you wrote: Hi Mike I thought about the Mail/Bali but missed the Cali. Hm... http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/meteorite-list/2008-January/041185.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] The mainly late Spring and February statistics?
In a message dated 2/17/2008 2:41:42 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I believe there is a cluster of falls in late Febuary and also in mid to late April but I am relying on memory and did this research 10 years ago. Be it remembered that 3:pm would tend to captuer slower total velocities comeing away from it's solar pass. Elton Hey Elton, Instead of relying on your memory, you could go to my site, and look at the Calendar of Falls. _http://www.impactika.com/birthday.htm_ (http://www.impactika.com/birthday.htm) June has the most falls (100) and there is certainly more witnessed falls in the summer than in winter. I hope this will help. Anne M. Black www.IMPACTIKA.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. www.IMCA.cc **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598) __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Question: Strange Texture in the Laochenzhen Meteorite (Bernd?)
The Laochenzhen meteorite fell in Henan Province, China on February 23, 1987 and was classified as an H5. Below you will find a photo of a 4.4 gram part slice: http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-11/877141/Laochenzhen-1042,1-SMALL.jpg Unfortunately there is little published about this fall and I cannot find any photos of slices in other collections out there. I noticed an unusual textural change in my part slice, which was very difficult to photograph. I added red lines to the same photo below to show what I am trying to explain: http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-11/877141/Laochenzhen-1042,1-SMALL-LINES .jpg The texture on the left is almost perpendicular to the one on the right. You can see that tiny crevasses are present where the two textures meet. They are not saw marks. Is this some sort of melt area? What is this? Bernd? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Mike Bandli www.Astro-Artifacts.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Ad- Rare Historics, Impact melt, etc
Please have a look at auctions ending soon. If you are bidding, Thank you I appreciate it ! http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmaccers531 Bob __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] International Meteor Conference 2008
http://www.imo.net/imc2008/ International Meteor Conference 2008 Sachticka, Slovakia September 18-21, 2008 The International Meteor Organization (IMO) will hold its next annual International Meteor Conference (IMC) Sachticka from September 18 till 21, 2008. Both amateur and professional astronomers are welcome to join us in this four-day event. The location is about 8 km from the city of Banska¡ Bystrica, and about 200 km from the capital Bratislava. The IMC 2008 is organized by the Maximilian Hell District Observatory and Planetarium and the Ziar nad Hronom Observatory of Banská Bystrica. This page provides information for people interested in the IMC and preparing their travel and stay in Slovakia. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Carancas to get a meteorite museum
http://www.livinginperu.com/news-5759-environmentnature-peru-investors-from-japan-build-meteorite-museum-puno Peru: Investors from Japan to build meteorite museum in Puno (LIP-ir) -- Peru's Geological, Mining and Metallurgical Institute (INGEMMET) announced that Japanese businessmen have planned to build a space museum in Carancas, Puno (795 miles southeast of Lima), the region where a meteorite landed in September 2007. Construction is to begin in April and $90 thousand are to be invested in the state of the art museum that will be able to withstand Puno's extreme weather conditions, said Hernando Núñez del Prado, director of institute affairs for the INGEMMET. Aside from exhibiting pieces of the chondrite, the museum will give visitors information on aerospace science and astrophysics related to cosmic phenomenon. Núñez del Prado explained the crater where the meteorite had landed would remain covered by a 20x20 meter piece of canvas to keep it from being affected by the heavy rainfall in Puno. He also stated a law was being proposed to protect the country from meteorite hunters. Furthermore, National Geographic has announced it will present a documentary in four languages this year on the meteorite that landed in Puno, said Rocío Gómez Paredes, a natural resources manager fro the regional government of Puno. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Carancas to get a meteorite museum
Amazing, a museum, in a place where no-one has running water, or electricity? In the middle of no-where, where tourists will not go, where a mudhole is all that remains of the crater? The money will be stolen by same corrupt government officials that allowed whatever was left of the meteorite to rot away. At least us meteoritehunters saved some of the meteorite for the future, if Peru had its way, even that material would have been lost, or left to turn into mud. These people would be better off throwing their money into the toilet, it would at least not make government officials richer while the locals starve. Michael Farmer --- Darren Garrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.livinginperu.com/news-5759-environmentnature-peru-investors-from-japan-build-meteorite-museum-puno Peru: Investors from Japan to build meteorite museum in Puno (LIP-ir) -- Peru's Geological, Mining and Metallurgical Institute (INGEMMET) announced that Japanese businessmen have planned to build a space museum in Carancas, Puno (795 miles southeast of Lima), the region where a meteorite landed in September 2007. Construction is to begin in April and $90 thousand are to be invested in the state of the art museum that will be able to withstand Puno's extreme weather conditions, said Hernando Núñez del Prado, director of institute affairs for the INGEMMET. Aside from exhibiting pieces of the chondrite, the museum will give visitors information on aerospace science and astrophysics related to cosmic phenomenon. Núñez del Prado explained the crater where the meteorite had landed would remain covered by a 20x20 meter piece of canvas to keep it from being affected by the heavy rainfall in Puno. He also stated a law was being proposed to protect the country from meteorite hunters. Furthermore, National Geographic has announced it will present a documentary in four languages this year on the meteorite that landed in Puno, said Rocío Gómez Paredes, a natural resources manager fro the regional government of Puno. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] New Met Friends
Hi All, Dave Geesling Rob Lenssen can now be seen at: http://www.michaelbloodmeteorites.com/MeteoriteFriends.html I met a lot of people in Tucson not yet on my meteorite friends Page. Please send me a jpg of a head shot. Thanks, Michael __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
