[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - April 21, 2008
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/April_21_2008.html **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/used?NCID=aolcmp0030002851) __ 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 All I have a number of auctions closing shortly including molong pallasite bid at $9/gm martian shergottite individual, currently less than $90/gm 2 bassikounou, one is currently $0.20/gm imilac slice, at 1/3 retail Allende, one with a very large CAI still less than $2/gram Millbillillie 10.6 gram 98% nicely crusted individual at $2/gm Erg chech at $0.50/gm Vigarano less than $15/gm Tagish lake 53.8 milligrams still only $2.25 Covert 38 grams at $0.32/gram veevers TKW ~ 1kg here a 3.72 gram piece still only $1.25 Gao oriented with flow lines 15 grams currently at only $2.25 Gao 364 grams at less than $0.30/gm Muonionalusta 140 gram slice currently at 99 cents. SAU001 15.88 grams unbid at 99 cents Plus 6 items bid and 4 unbid at 99 cents and an additional 3 items bid at only one penny including carancas. And a host of others. See them all at http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPageuserid=katy2kary -- 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: available for trade
Hello all, I have a few pieces out on this page, some new and some that went through lengthy trade talks on hold and are back on the list (like the Sikhote-Alin). Also holding a few dozen pieces for our upcoming Meteorite Association of Georgia meeting, and will list whatever might not be traded then in about a week or so... http://www.fallingrocks.com/trade.htm All best, Dave Dave Gheesling IMCA #5967 www.fallingrocks.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Ad- New web page. Opening discount.
Hi list As many of you may know, the meteorites.com web page is in new good hands, so now I have my selling specimens in the page use to I have my minerals: www.smf.com.ar click on the meteorites button to get the specimens available for sale. For the list members I will make a 25% discount on any order made this week. Also, free worldwide shipping for orders over $150. Thanks for stop by Eduardo __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] New Italian Customs Policy
Dear List Members, Italian customs has adopted a new policy for accepting foreign packages. They no longer will accept parcels unless a detailed description on Customs Form CN 22 (the small green form) is written in French or in another language, comprehensible in the destination country. Here is a link to the form letter I received with a returned package. The contents, including meteorite ID card were inspected and all returned intact. http://www.lunarrock.com/ebay/italy-customs-form/italycustomsform.jpg Due to this new Italian policy, I will no longer ship to Italy. I will cancel any eBay bids from Italian bidders. I do not speak French or Italian, and certainly can not write in those languages. If we have to write a detailed listing of the contents instead on requested Mineral Sample For Study then this opens the doors even wider for customs thefts. I apologize to my Italian customers for this new forced policy. 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 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] New Italian Customs Policy
this is totaly ridiculus, I receive every day packs from USA and all is arrive with any problems. The Roserio custom is well know here in Italy why is full of idiots works in this custom and they lost many packs or the ship this after 1-2 months to the buyer after have control what is present in the pack. Every pack arrive to me have the green label form, if you not put this is normaly this return back, why the custom no accept packs where is not write what is present into. Put the label and the problems endeasy. Matteo - Original Message - Da : Greg Hupe [EMAIL PROTECTED] A : meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Oggetto : [meteorite-list] New Italian Customs Policy Data : Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:13:02 -0400 Dear List Members, Italian customs has adopted a new policy for accepting foreign packages. They no longer will accept parcels unless a detailed description on Customs Form CN 22 (the small green form) is written in French or in another language, comprehensible in the destination country. Here is a link to the form letter I received with a returned package. The contents, including meteorite ID card were inspected and all returned intact. http://www.lunarrock.com/ebay/italy-customs-form/italycustomsform.jpg Due to this new Italian policy, I will no longer ship to Italy. I will cancel any eBay bids from Italian bidders. I do not speak French or Italian, and certainly can not write in those languages. If we have to write a detailed listing of the contents instead on requested Mineral Sample For Study then this opens the doors even wider for customs thefts. I apologize to my Italian customers for this new forced policy. 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 __ 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 Italian Customs Policy
Hello Matteo, I include the customs form (CN 22, small green one) on every package I ship to any foreign country whether it needs it or not. This is not the problem I am having since I include the form. The new problem is Italian customs and their new policy (new to me anyway). It is pretty sad that this has happened. 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: M come Meteorite Meteorites [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 4:25 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] New Italian Customs Policy this is totaly ridiculus, I receive every day packs from USA and all is arrive with any problems. The Roserio custom is well know here in Italy why is full of idiots works in this custom and they lost many packs or the ship this after 1-2 months to the buyer after have control what is present in the pack. Every pack arrive to me have the green label form, if you not put this is normaly this return back, why the custom no accept packs where is not write what is present into. Put the label and the problems endeasy. Matteo - Original Message - Da : Greg Hupe [EMAIL PROTECTED] A : meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Oggetto : [meteorite-list] New Italian Customs Policy Data : Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:13:02 -0400 Dear List Members, Italian customs has adopted a new policy for accepting foreign packages. They no longer will accept parcels unless a detailed description on Customs Form CN 22 (the small green form) is written in French or in another language, comprehensible in the destination country. Here is a link to the form letter I received with a returned package. The contents, including meteorite ID card were inspected and all returned intact. http://www.lunarrock.com/ebay/italy-customs-form/italycustomsform.jpg Due to this new Italian policy, I will no longer ship to Italy. I will cancel any eBay bids from Italian bidders. I do not speak French or Italian, and certainly can not write in those languages. If we have to write a detailed listing of the contents instead on requested Mineral Sample For Study then this opens the doors even wider for customs thefts. I apologize to my Italian customers for this new forced policy. 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 __ 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
[meteorite-list] CALENDAR UPDATED
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/April_2008.html Michael Johnson http://www.spacerocksinc.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: TATAHOUINE (Have it your way!)
Hello Friends, collectors, and list members, I'm back to offer fantastic deals on TATAHOUINE meteorites while there is an opportunity. Have it your way ... means ... From the greatest collection of this green meteorite outside of Paris there's enough to make everyone happy at once: but only now ;) JUST TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT and I'll give it my best shot (by shooting over an image). No piece is too small ... and I think I one for every little Lilliputian and even several Brobdingnagian pieces (BIG!). I'll answer everyone interested in acquiring this unique green meteorite with pictures of what you might want, no request is too small. If you are a new collector, I want an opportunity to be there for you, too! Make the Struldbrugs green with envy, get your Tatahouine today. This is my second sale ever. Last year's Tatahouine St. Patrick's Day event went superbly and all were satisfied. I am not sure if I will continue to do this as collecting has gotten too expensive for me with my apparently discerning tastes. So that is why it is time again to offer a portion of the collection. All will be mailed from the US. I'll put up a web page later (Please don't confuse my last year's page, those pieces are all no longer avaliable, and for good reason.) But you can look at it for an idea, at http://www.diogenite.com/t1ns.htm , where you can find very interesting information on Tatahouine and what makes it THE special meteorite (at least to me). As soon as I get the new page up (it won't be everything), I'll let everyone know, but my time is limited, so don't hold back, get yours first - I'll make sure you are happy! Tatahouine puts the fun in meteorite collecting! It is that time of year again and a Monday at that! After the escaping those needling Lilliputians, traveling to four strange nations, having tho please the Queen of the Brobdingnagians ,and finally making it back only able to talk to horses. (Thanks goodness for The Engine, my ancient computer and its connection to the internet) here are some unique treasures! Now, I'll keep myself fed and on the move, no sense being a troll and hoarding; nor a Leprechaun, so don't take your eyes off this lucky event. I am extending these acclaimed Vestan treasures to everyone ... Best wishes and Great Health, Doug __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Berduc, Argentina Fall Expedition
Dear List Members, Mike Farmer asked me to forward his email to the List in regards to our recent expedition to investigate the Berduc, Argentina meteorite fall. At the bottom are links to his web pages he built describing it. Enjoy! Greg Hello list members Robert Ward, Greg Hupe and I have just returned from an expedition to Entre-Rios Argentina, where we investigated the Berduc meteorite fall. We were there for a week, studying the strewnfield, searching for meteorites, teaching the locals about strewnfields etc. We endured eating pig intestines, heat, thorns stabbing every part of the body you can imagine and snakes! Did I mention the snakes? We saw them every day, lots of them, just google the Yarara snake, and learn about the most common inhabitant of the Berduc meteorite strewnfield. If you are scared of snakes, this was not the trip for you. If you are tired of the crappy newspaper accounts of the fall, then check out the webpages I put together with information and photos from our trip. http://meteoriteguy.com/berducfall1.htm http://meteoriteguy.com/berducfall2.htm Michael Farmer __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mars Exploration Rovers Update - April 3-16, 2008
http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status.html SPIRIT UPDATE: Spirit Still Sitting Pretty for This Time of Year - sol 1517-1524, April 09-16, 2008: Despite a slight increase in atmospheric opacity caused by dust, Spirit is still enjoying higher-than-expected energy levels for this time of year. Solar array input has been approximately 240 watt-hours per Martian day, or sol (100 watt-hours is the amount of energy needed to light a 100-watt bulb for one hour). Clear skies have had the unfavorable effect, however, of causing a drop in temperatures at the surface of Mars, increasing the bitter cold experienced by Spirit's rover electronics module. Nighttime temperatures are creeping closer to the point where they will trigger the survival heaters, which draw a large amount of power. A much more desirable strategy is to keep Spirit awake long enough each day to keep the electronics module sufficiently warm with heat from normal operations, providing more time for science observations. Awake time vs. heating time is just one of the many trade-offs the team makes each day to keep Spirit going through the Martian winter. Sol-by-sol summary: In addition to daily communications that include direct-from-Earth instructions via the rover's high-gain antenna and, as power permits, data relays to Earth via the Odyssey orbiter, Spirit continues to monitor atmospheric dust levels each day with the panoramic camera. In addition, during the past week, Spirit completed the following activities: Sol 1517 (April 9, 2008): Spirit completed a mini-survey of the sky and ground with the miniature thermal emission spectrometer; acquired column 8, part 3 of the full-color Bonestell Panorama using all 13 filters of the panoramic camera; and shot movie frames in search of clouds with the navigation camera. Sol 1518: Spirit completed a mini-survey of the sky and ground with the miniature thermal emission spectrometer; acquired a 2-by-1-by-1 stack of microscopic images of the rover's solar array; acquired column 9, part 1 of the Bonestell panorama; and took spot images of the sky for calibration purposes with the panoramic camera. Sol 1519: Spirit surveyed the rover's external calibration target with the miniature thermal emission spectrometer and acquired column 9, part 2 of the Bonestell panorama. To conserve energy, the rover did not relay data to Odyssey. Sol 1520: Spirit completed a mini-survey of the sky and ground with the miniature thermal emission spectrometer; measured atmospheric opacity caused by dust with the navigation camera (as well as the panoramic camera); and acquired movie frames in search of clouds with the navigation camera. The rover took spot images of the sky and surveyed the horizon with the panoramic camera. Spirit did not relay data to Odyssey. Sol 1521: Spirit completed a mini-survey of the sky and ground with the miniature thermal emission spectrometer; calibrated the elevation of the miniature thermal emission spectrometer; and acquired column 9, part 3 of the Bonestell panorama. Sol 1522: Spirit completed a mini-survey of the sky and ground with the miniature thermal emission spectrometer; took thumbnail images of the sky and surveyed the horizon with the panoramic camera; and acquired lossless-compression images of wind-blown deposits next to the rover with the hazard-avoidance cameras. Spirit did not relay data to Odyssesy. Sol 1523: Spirit recharged the battery and did not relay data to Odyssey. Sol 1524: (April 16, 2008): Spirit recharged the battery. Odometry: As of sol 1524 (April 16, 2008), Spirit's total odometry remained at 7,528.07 meters (4.68 miles). OPPORTUNITY UPDATE: Driving on Mars Is Hard - sol 1491-1497, April 03-09, 2008: This week Opportunity demonstrated the challenges of operating a vehicle on the surface of another planet. The rover is en route to Cape Verde to acquire high-resolution images of the layering in the rocks. To get there, Opportunity must cross some sandy stretches. Before entering the sandy areas, Opportunity will need to stop and take a toe dip'' -- that is, drive forward a short distance and back out again -- to characterize the terrain. On Sol 1491 (April 3, 2008), Opportunity performed a 4-wheel toe dip, driving forward until the front four wheels were on the sand and backing up again. As part of ensuring vehicle safety, rover drivers set conservative limits on what the rover may do. For example, if Opportunity exceeds the maximum amount of wheel slippage or the maximum amount of tilt allowed, the rover must abort the drive. This gives the rover's handlers a chance to further evaluate the situation and make changes to the drive plan on subsequent sols (Martian days). The toe dips provide valuable insight into the nature of the terrain Opportunity is likely to encounter on the way to Cape Verde. Opportunity is healthy and all subsystems are performing as expected.
[meteorite-list] rare Georgia hexahedrite and others meteorites for sale
here are a few extra micros in cluding a georgia hexahedrite, claxton and a few other american meteorites: all one dollar, no reserve, ship worldwide. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZpaleoasis Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: selling more pieces from my collection
I have posted to the list in the past regarding selling portions of my collection. I have been working far too much and doing too much traveling the last six months or so. (I am way behind on the met list posts!) However, things are finally slowing down and I've spent some time updating my web page. I have adjusted a couple prices, and I also added 10 new pieces to the sale list. The page is at: http://home.comcast.net/~fprochaska/ I have samples from every continent, and many different types and localities are represented. Thank you for looking for those who are interested. Note that I have to use this email address to get list messages (due to the Comcast spam issue) but I check the other address on my web page more frequently. Thanks! Frank Prochaska Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
