Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world (was STOLENmeteorites - from Allen Shaw)
There is evidently more to IMCA membership than just sponsorship and fee. Whenever there is an organization that has the ability to modify your business in ways you don't agree, than membership is a concern or at least something to think about. The Chamber of Commerce decided to become very political and I could not belong anymore...just an example. If the basis for an organization evolves beyond the beginner's and member concepts of the organization, than it may be time to relieve the organization of such power. I believe in the IMCA reassuring the buyer that the member is honest and the product is labeled honestly. That's the major extent of what I thought the organization was. I have several emails concerned that the organization has taken different responsibilities and some officers have conflicting interests. It's a shame, I have met some very remarkable people within the IMCA and don't understand the emails I get. Everyone is 'quiet' about this problem...I get emails requesting this. I don't like that!!! Something is wrong and I hope the appropriate people fix this. Nobody needs to be quiet...we should be way beyond that, if not...maybe it should not be 'we'. On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 1:09 AM, cdtuc...@cox.net wrote: John, List, All due respect and nothing personal here but. I'm quite sure you know that the $20.00 annual membership fee is not a deterrent for anybody to Join the IMCA. But the truth is that there are many reasons one has to contemplate when joining any organized organization. To me the first considerations are need and desire to join. Do the pluses outweigh the minuses? Do you want that organization to have a say in the running of your business? Do you want a competing dealer (IMCA board member) to have a say in the running of your business or do you feel that that would be a conflict of interest on their part? Do you want to have freedom of speech or would you rather have to keep quite about organizations inadequacies? Do you want to have to agree with all of the folks running the org at all times? Or face possible harassment and or abuse by them. Because it's possible that nobody would ever dare to say anything they disagreed with for fear of being ejected or black balled? As Al correctly pointed out there are many reputable dealers who have chosen NOT to join for there own reasons. I think the word AD needs to be in the subject box if you are pushing memberships here? HaHa. In all seriousness. This is a relatively small community. You misstep as a dealer and you are pretty much toast in this biz. Add to that eBay and PayPal's own protection policies and you really don't have much to worry about. I personally offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee . Period. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with anything I sell you may return it for a full refund. Most dealers I know have the same policy so no worries. I collect so, I have material for comparison with other material. Pictures don't always cut it. I need to see and feel it in person. I am lucky to have been able to see and touch thousands of meteorites in my 21 years as a looker at every Tucson show since 1989. And I must say. There are tons of great people in this Field. My 2 cents. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax John.L.Cabassi j...@cabassi.net wrote: G'Day Anne, Al and List, Well said Anne. And Al, I'll stand behind Anne for recommendation. In fact, I'll up the ante and pay your $20 Cheers John IMCA #2125 P.S. I almost forgot, Tom Phillips is celebrating a birthday. One hell of a guy. I forgot what it was like when I was 30. Al!! You are more than welcome to come back in the Association, and I am sure members would line up to recommend you! I'll be at the head of the line. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Perseids.
Greg, Michael, List, Glad to hear that many of you were able to enjoy the show. I spent three days up in the White Mountains, east of Bishop, CA, near the Nevada border. The area is home to the Bristlecone Pines - the oldest living things, at up to 4,000 years old. Being in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada, we didn't see a single cloud the whole time. The sky was very transparent, and dark enough that we were able to easily see the zodiacal light beginning around 3:00 or 3:30. We enjoyed plenty of DSO observing early on, when we weren't just sitting back watching for meteors. I didn't have a counting device, but I'd estimate we saw about 100 before midnight, and another 200 between midnight and 4:00. They seemed to be almost equally divided between bright ones with ion trails and faint ones without. Of the bright ones, almost half of them had persistent trains, visible over 60-90 degrees across the sky. The shorter ones probably spanned 10-15 degrees. We had a couple of long skippers, an orange firework that seemed to explode and then fall, and even a very bright one that might have qualified as a bolide. A great night, all in all. One that I'll always remember. Linton - Original Message - From: Michael Murray mmur...@montrose.net To: GREG LINDH gee...@msn.com Cc: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 7:27 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Perseids. We had clear skies here in southwest CO. I was out watching starting at about 9 PM. Saw an eyepopper of a meteor at about 9:15. Long tail, orange tint to it. I'm certainly no expert on meteors but sure looked to me like this one made it into dark flight. I've seen a daytime fireball and watched the big one that went over to California a while back at night but the first one I saw last night was by far more spectacular to see. Last night, I also watched several that were multiple pieces of 3 or more traveling side by side. They went pretty much directly overhead going north to south. For the last few years we had clouds during the Persieds. Nice to finally get to watch some of the shower. Mike in CO On Aug 13, 2010, at 6:06 AM, GREG LINDH wrote: I stayed up all night to watch the Perseids. I laid back on a chaise lounge, put my IPod on, and looked up. I live in Prescott Valley AZ. which is about 5100 feet elevation, so the sky was dark and crystal clear. Well, it's now 5:00 in the morning and the eastern sky is starting to lighten, so I came in. I counted a total of 183 meteors. Some were quite brilliant. Also a number of satellites. Nice night. Greg L.__ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Perseids.
Just thought you all would enjoy this image. You've gotta see this! Great night photo of the meteor showers, by David A. Harvey, a professional photographer based in Tucson Arizona. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kYou0sYtaeI/TGUgBSFiZ3I/BwE/siGQmmSozig/s1600/_MG_6972sum_web.jpg Rob H. Meteorite Newbie (anyone want to sponsor me for IMCA membership?) -- From: Linton Rohr linton...@earthlink.net Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 11:19 PM To: Michael Murray mmur...@montrose.net; GREG LINDH gee...@msn.com Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Perseids. Greg, Michael, List, Glad to hear that many of you were able to enjoy the show. I spent three days up in the White Mountains, east of Bishop, CA, near the Nevada border. The area is home to the Bristlecone Pines - the oldest living things, at up to 4,000 years old. Being in the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada, we didn't see a single cloud the whole time. The sky was very transparent, and dark enough that we were able to easily see the zodiacal light beginning around 3:00 or 3:30. We enjoyed plenty of DSO observing early on, when we weren't just sitting back watching for meteors. I didn't have a counting device, but I'd estimate we saw about 100 before midnight, and another 200 between midnight and 4:00. They seemed to be almost equally divided between bright ones with ion trails and faint ones without. Of the bright ones, almost half of them had persistent trains, visible over 60-90 degrees across the sky. The shorter ones probably spanned 10-15 degrees. We had a couple of long skippers, an orange firework that seemed to explode and then fall, and even a very bright one that might have qualified as a bolide. A great night, all in all. One that I'll always remember. Linton - Original Message - From: Michael Murray mmur...@montrose.net To: GREG LINDH gee...@msn.com Cc: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 7:27 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Perseids. We had clear skies here in southwest CO. I was out watching starting at about 9 PM. Saw an eyepopper of a meteor at about 9:15. Long tail, orange tint to it. I'm certainly no expert on meteors but sure looked to me like this one made it into dark flight. I've seen a daytime fireball and watched the big one that went over to California a while back at night but the first one I saw last night was by far more spectacular to see. Last night, I also watched several that were multiple pieces of 3 or more traveling side by side. They went pretty much directly overhead going north to south. For the last few years we had clouds during the Persieds. Nice to finally get to watch some of the shower. Mike in CO On Aug 13, 2010, at 6:06 AM, GREG LINDH wrote: I stayed up all night to watch the Perseids. I laid back on a chaise lounge, put my IPod on, and looked up. I live in Prescott Valley AZ. which is about 5100 feet elevation, so the sky was dark and crystal clear. Well, it's now 5:00 in the morning and the eastern sky is starting to lighten, so I came in. I counted a total of 183 meteors. Some were quite brilliant. Also a number of satellites. Nice night. Greg L.__ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids
Sounds like a great time, Count. I'm happy for you. I have a hard time imagining anywhere near Las Vegas being pitch dark though. I could see the Vegas light dome from the White Mountains, near Bishop CA the last few nights. As I normally do from Red Rock Canyon S.P., near Mojave, CA. And from the North Rim of The Canyon. And the other side of St George, Utah. I think the Vegas light dome must cover about the same square mileage as the state of Nevada. You think you could have a word with those casino folks? ;^) Just teasing... Linton - Original Message - From: countde...@earthlink.net To: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Hi Shawn and List, It will be severe clear tonight as pilots say here in Nevada. We got lucky. I rounded up the two youngest grandsons, Michael 12, and Vincent 10, and we'll get up at one o'clock and take the Jeep out into the pitch dark desert north of Las Vegas. We have lawn chairs, iced chocolate and coffee. Temp is forecasted to be 70 degrees Farenheit during the observation period. 105 degrees after the sun comes up. The boys will want to hunt meteorites on the way back. Best to all...and to those on the West Coast of America...good viewing! Count Deiro IMCA 3536 -Original Message- From: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com Sent: Aug 12, 2010 10:48 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids I live in Brooklyn and its raining and when its not raining the sky is lite up by all the lights from Bk and the city. By chance what time is the best to look at the meteor shower and what part of the sky? Shawn Alan [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Steve Witt stelor96 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 12 20:22:20 EDT 2010 Previous message: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Next message: [meteorite-list] Perseids 2010 Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] Nothin' but clear and blue in NW Indiana. Sorry Bernd:( Regards, Steve Steve Witt IMCA #9020 http://imca.cc/ --- On Thu, 8/12/10, bernd.pauli at paulinet.de bernd.pauli at paulinet.de wrote: From: bernd.pauli at paulinet.de bernd.pauli at paulinet.de Subject: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids To: Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 2:52 PM Lots of rainids and cloudids where I live :-( Ugh! Aargh! Bernd __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Previous message: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Next message: [meteorite-list] Perseids 2010 Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] More information about the Meteorite-list mailing list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Rings
Hi, I would recommend against using a soft stone in a wedding ring. Over time the meteorite will most likely become scratched or chipped. For occasional wear (or short marriage) go for the meteorite ring. Peter -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Jose Villavicencio Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 1:47 AM To: Meteorites Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Rings Does anyone know how stable will be to have a wedding ring made out of martian meteorite (Los Angeles) and white gold? Or does anyone ever try to made a ring with a non-iron meteorite? __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Rings
And ... forgot to say - treat it like you would an opal or emerald, i.e keep it dry don't clean it in an ultrasonic bath.. One thing also to bear in mind with Iron meteorites, is as they contain Nickel, this can irritate some peoples skin.. just bear in mind that's all. Mark -Original Message- From: Mark Ford Sent: 16 August 2010 13:37 To: 'Jose Villavicencio'; 'Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com' Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Rings Hi Jose, If it's any help, for my other half a few years ago, I had a crescent moon pendant made of out 18k Gold, complete with texture and craters on the surface, one of which has a piece of DAG 400 (Lunar meteorite) set into it, there was also a diamond in a separate crater on the tip of the crescent (which gives a glint like the sun appearing behind the moon). Looks really good, and she is very pleased with it. We have had no problems with the DAG 400, they set it in the 'crater' on the pendant both with jewellery adhesive and by burring over the gold (to make a mechanical hold too). You should have no trouble if the rock is well set into the gold, but I would advise them to make sure it is held in physically rather than just relying on adhesive/glue. Martian Shergottites should easily be robust enough, as long as it is not too big.. Best Regards, Mark -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Jose Villavicencio Sent: 16 August 2010 06:47 To: Meteorites Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Rings Does anyone know how stable will be to have a wedding ring made out of martian meteorite (Los Angeles) and white gold? Or does anyone ever try to made a ring with a non-iron meteorite? __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us. Email i...@ssl.gb.com. You should not copy or use this email or attachment(s) for any purpose nor disclose their contents to any other person. GENERAL STATEMENT: Southern Scientific Ltd's computer systems may be monitored and communications carried on them recorded, to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. Registered address Rectory Farm Rd, Sompting, Lancing, W Sussex BN15 0DP. Company No 1800317 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Rings
Hi Jose, If it's any help, for my other half a few years ago, I had a crescent moon pendant made of out 18k Gold, complete with texture and craters on the surface, one of which has a piece of DAG 400 (Lunar meteorite) set into it, there was also a diamond in a separate crater on the tip of the crescent (which gives a glint like the sun appearing behind the moon). Looks really good, and she is very pleased with it. We have had no problems with the DAG 400, they set it in the 'crater' on the pendant both with jewellery adhesive and by burring over the gold (to make a mechanical hold too). You should have no trouble if the rock is well set into the gold, but I would advise them to make sure it is held in physically rather than just relying on adhesive/glue. Martian Shergottites should easily be robust enough, as long as it is not too big.. Best Regards, Mark -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Jose Villavicencio Sent: 16 August 2010 06:47 To: Meteorites Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Rings Does anyone know how stable will be to have a wedding ring made out of martian meteorite (Los Angeles) and white gold? Or does anyone ever try to made a ring with a non-iron meteorite? __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify us. Email i...@ssl.gb.com. You should not copy or use this email or attachment(s) for any purpose nor disclose their contents to any other person. GENERAL STATEMENT: Southern Scientific Ltd's computer systems may be monitored and communications carried on them recorded, to secure the effective operation of the system and for other lawful purposes. Registered address Rectory Farm Rd, Sompting, Lancing, W Sussex BN15 0DP. Company No 1800317 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world
Hi Greg, Al, Barry... I just was surprised to find that other dealers, and a fair amount of them dont have personal collections Hmm Greg, how would you quantify that percentage of dealers, who don't have an own meteorite collection? My own impression is, that those, who haven't any are quite exceptions and a very small minority. if you have 1 meteorite you are a collecter. If you have 2 meteorites you are a dealer. It simply depends on, and this question was posed often here on the list, how you define dealer. Maybe a more formal definition, abstracting away from personal intents and motivations, could be more exact? A dealer is someone, who sells regularly meteorites and does it in form of a registered business. And the other part of the meteorite market could be called amateurs in the original and positive meaning of this word. Amare = to love something. (which doesn't mean in reverse, that the dealers in this definition wouldn't love meteorites). like in the good old days. I fear I can't fully agree with Al, those mythic days were in my remembrance not so good and golden like our days. The choice a meteorite collector had was compared to today extremely limited. So few meteorites. So few dealers, that today some would speak of an oligopoly. The communication - wouldn't say, that it was more personal than today, where emails and words can be sent and received in unlimited quantities and almost with the speed of light. Without internet there weren't any forums or lists, where collectors could exchange their information and discuss. Meteorite people were much more far away from novelties, new finds, results from the current research. And everything was s slow in these days. The collector inevitably had to be an autodidact, cultivating his passions from the very few books available and the information from the few other meteorite persons, he knew (hoping that the kind of information wasn't biased by the intention of his counterpart to foist a meteorite upon to him). No possibilities existed to get an overview of the pieces currently available on the international market and especially almost no possibilities existed to compare and to challenge prices. It was the time of letter on papers and of phone calls. If you were lucky, you got a paper photo or a hand drawing of the specimen, you were interested in - but most specimens you were buying blindly. The collector simply had to swallow, what the dealer dished up. The only possibility, to do that, what now we all are doing in an instant or in seconds, was to travel to the largest mineral shows, where some of the handful of meteorite dealers then took part in. Today some veterans glorify these old days, because there are many more meteorites, many more offerers and such semi-anonymous platforms like ebay. But if they would be willing to spent only a fraction of the time and arduousness, they expended in the old days, they rhapsodize, they would see, that the meteorite scene of today is still very manageable. The number of new finds and the quantities of the desert finds, the other new finds, the new falls and the additional late finds of historic meteorites - the number of the collectibles! - is still very limited. Especially compared to quite all other fields of collecting. So is the number of offerers too. We have more than 300 cities on the globe with more than 1 million inhabitants. In the very most of them, you won't find any meteorite dealer. Well and today... if I would have told to Al 20 years ago: Al, I give you a lunar at 800$ a gram, a howardite at 10$ a gram, a CK at 8$ and an LL at 50 cents and an acapulcoite at 50$ and those Texas, Kansas ect. OC-stinkers from another country at 5cents a gram.. and Al, have you heard about so called R-chondrites, brachinites, CBs, CHs, CM1, KREEP and so on, then he probably would - caring as he is - had instantaneously called the emergency doctor :-) I think, what causes many veterans to be so sentimental is, that the The journey is the reward-notion of meteorite collecting is partially lost, as in former times you had to do so endlessly more to get a specimen into your collection. Partially - because still to get the very best stuff and the most extraordinary pieces in a collector still today can't be passive. And as irritating arbitrarily the new wealth of rare types may occur to the veteran, one still doesn't get all, what one wants to have. And I wouldn't say, that the personal contact between seller and collector has lost that much quality, still the relation is based on trust and reputation (and even still today often on mutual respect) - at least in certain segments of the market, which exceeds the occasional curio-trade of little shooting stars - and also partially on ebay, as with the maturing of the beginning collectors, they soon develop their preferences regarding dealers, service and reliability. I'd say, quite only the methods of communication have changed, it's
Re: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids
Hey Guys: What I wouldn't give to see just a star! I live between the busiest airport in the world, and the city of Atlanta. The only thing I see at night are muggers and the occasional fire fly. Okay, just kidding: fire flies are hard to see too! Anita From: Linton Rohr linton...@earthlink.net To: countde...@earthlink.net Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 2:43:57 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Sounds like a great time, Count. I'm happy for you. I have a hard time imagining anywhere near Las Vegas being pitch dark though. I could see the Vegas light dome from the White Mountains, near Bishop CA the last few nights. As I normally do from Red Rock Canyon S.P., near Mojave, CA. And from the North Rim of The Canyon. And the other side of St George, Utah. I think the Vegas light dome must cover about the same square mileage as the state of Nevada. You think you could have a word with those casino folks? ;^) Just teasing... Linton - Original Message - From: countde...@earthlink.net To: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Hi Shawn and List, It will be severe clear tonight as pilots say here in Nevada. We got lucky. I rounded up the two youngest grandsons, Michael 12, and Vincent 10, and we'll get up at one o'clock and take the Jeep out into the pitch dark desert north of Las Vegas. We have lawn chairs, iced chocolate and coffee. Temp is forecasted to be 70 degrees Farenheit during the observation period. 105 degrees after the sun comes up. The boys will want to hunt meteorites on the way back. Best to all...and to those on the West Coast of America...good viewing! Count Deiro IMCA 3536 -Original Message- From: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com Sent: Aug 12, 2010 10:48 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids I live in Brooklyn and its raining and when its not raining the sky is lite up by all the lights from Bk and the city. By chance what time is the best to look at the meteor shower and what part of the sky? Shawn Alan [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Steve Witt stelor96 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 12 20:22:20 EDT 2010 Previous message: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Next message: [meteorite-list] Perseids 2010 Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] Nothin' but clear and blue in NW Indiana. Sorry Bernd:( Regards, Steve Steve Witt IMCA #9020 http://imca.cc/ --- On Thu, 8/12/10, bernd.pauli at paulinet.de bernd.pauli at paulinet.de wrote: From: bernd.pauli at paulinet.de bernd.pauli at paulinet.de Subject: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids To: Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 2:52 PM Lots of rainids and cloudids where I live :-( Ugh! Aargh! Bernd __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Previous message: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Next message: [meteorite-list] Perseids 2010 Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] More information about the Meteorite-list mailing list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD - New Unusual Achondrite - Eucrite, NWA 6264
Dear Listees, i have a new Achondrite-Eucrite classified now. It's NWA 6264, a very fine grained, shocked basaltic Eucrite breccia. This is very unusual material, unlike any i have seen before. It looks like lunar! I have a few slices (there will not be to many, because the TKW is low, only 273g.) for sale, please see here: www.gi-po.de/ebayfolder/nwa 6264 eng.html Many thanks for viewing best wishes, Carsten -- -- Carsten Giessler Gipometeorites - www.gi-po.de - email: c-giess...@gi-po.de Member of the Meteoritical Society International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Science IMCA Member:3457 International Meteorite Collectors Association __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Carsten's New Unusual Achondrite - Eucrite, NWA 6264
Hello All, http://www.gi-po.de/nwa%206264.html Just a short note to let you know that no. 11 is no longer available because this little beauty is now part of my meteorite collection :-) If it wasn't for the tell-tale Fe/Mn ratio of 31.62, you could easily mistake that unique eucrite for a lunar meteorite. A must-have! Bernd __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Carsten's New Unusual Achondrite - Eucrite, NWA 6264
Hello again, Listees, Listoids, Eucrite Lovers http://www.gi-po.de/ebayfolder/nwa%206264%20eng.html Here is the correct (and updated) US-link to Carsten's NWA 6264 Best wishes, Bernd __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world (was STOLENmeteorites - from Allen Shaw)
If you can't understand what I just wrote, no problem..I can't either..I'm challenged in that respect. If I were a seller and belonged to the IMCA (which will probably never happen now)...I would find it very hard to talk about these problems. I want the IMCA to know that I receive several emails from people in that situation. I think Carl hit it right on the head. Brings memories of reading Animal Farm in high school...it's going to blow up one of these days. On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 1:09 AM, cdtuc...@cox.net wrote: John, List, All due respect and nothing personal here but. I'm quite sure you know that the $20.00 annual membership fee is not a deterrent for anybody to Join the IMCA. But the truth is that there are many reasons one has to contemplate when joining any organized organization. To me the first considerations are need and desire to join. Do the pluses outweigh the minuses? Do you want that organization to have a say in the running of your business? Do you want a competing dealer (IMCA board member) to have a say in the running of your business or do you feel that that would be a conflict of interest on their part? Do you want to have freedom of speech or would you rather have to keep quite about organizations inadequacies? Do you want to have to agree with all of the folks running the org at all times? Or face possible harassment and or abuse by them. Because it's possible that nobody would ever dare to say anything they disagreed with for fear of being ejected or black balled? As Al correctly pointed out there are many reputable dealers who have chosen NOT to join for there own reasons. I think the word AD needs to be in the subject box if you are pushing memberships here? HaHa. In all seriousness. This is a relatively small community. You misstep as a dealer and you are pretty much toast in this biz. Add to that eBay and PayPal's own protection policies and you really don't have much to worry about. I personally offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee . Period. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with anything I sell you may return it for a full refund. Most dealers I know have the same policy so no worries. I collect so, I have material for comparison with other material. Pictures don't always cut it. I need to see and feel it in person. I am lucky to have been able to see and touch thousands of meteorites in my 21 years as a looker at every Tucson show since 1989. And I must say. There are tons of great people in this Field. My 2 cents. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax John.L.Cabassi j...@cabassi.net wrote: G'Day Anne, Al and List, Well said Anne. And Al, I'll stand behind Anne for recommendation. In fact, I'll up the ante and pay your $20 Cheers John IMCA #2125 P.S. I almost forgot, Tom Phillips is celebrating a birthday. One hell of a guy. I forgot what it was like when I was 30. Al!! You are more than welcome to come back in the Association, and I am sure members would line up to recommend you! I'll be at the head of the line. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] test
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Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Collectible Meteorite Newspapers - Magazine Subscription Meteorites
SALE UPDATE: Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine: 25% Off (48 Hours Only) 25% Off Subscribtion Sale: http://www.mhcmagazine.com/promotions/magazine-sale/ Collectible Meteorite Newspapers $15 Each http://www.meteoritesusa.com/newspapers.html or Buy Any: 2 for $25 3 for $35 4 for $45 5 for $50 Magazine Advertising Trade: Dealers, You need advertising in this down economy. So why don't you put some of your inventory to good use. You paid wholesale for it! I'm offering retail, dollar for dollar ad trade in Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine for meteorites. http://www.mhcmagazine.com/advertising/ Email me with offers of what you have available. Email offlist with your order. On 8/15/2010 10:13 AM, Meteorites USA wrote: Collectible Meteorite Newspapers - Collectible Newpapers from the Livingston, Wisconsin and Ash Creek, (West, TX) Meteorite Falls Subsequent Meteorite Hunts $15 Each http://www.meteoritesusa.com/newspapers.html (discounts when you buy multiple papers) Dodgeville Chronicle - April 22 2010 - 5 Available Fennimore Times - April 22 2010 - 5 Available Fennimore Times - April 29 2010 - 3 Available The Platteville Journal - April 21 2010 - 2 Available Telegraph Herald - May 1, 2010 - 5 Available Wisconsin State Journal - April 30, 2010 - 3 Available Wisconsin State Journal - April 22, 2010 - 1 Available Waco Tribune Herald - February 26, 2009 - 14 Available West News - March 5, 2009 - 16 Available SUBSCRIBE: Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine - http://www.mhcmagazine.com/subscribe/ Free preview of the premiere issue of Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine (Digital Edition) - Email for details September Issue Advertising Trade: 1/4 Page Full Color Ad - I would consider meteorites or a banner ad trade from your site as a viable trade offer. http://www.mhcmagazine.com/advertising/ $25 CLASSIFIEDS (September Issue) New - $25 Each Ad - 35 words or less - 6 Available with photo plus your website hot link. 9 text ads available with hot link. These links will be active HOT LINKs on the classifieds ads page in the Digital Edition on our site and will of course also be in the Print Edition of the magazine. First come first served, the photo ads will go first so better hurry. Example Classifieds Ads Page: http://www.mhcmagazine.com/classifieds.pdf There is 1 Featured ad which can be a full color display ad at the top of the Classifieds Page for $75 METEORITES: 42.2g Lot of Ozernoe L6 Chondrite - (Part Slices) Priced to move at $75 First come first served Email offlist to order... Regards, Eric __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Collectible Meteorite Newspapers - Magazine Subscription Meteorites
SALE UPDATE: Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine: 25% Off (48 Hours Only) 25% Off Subscription Sale: http://www.mhcmagazine.com/promotions/magazine-sale/ Collectible Meteorite Newspapers $15 Each http://www.meteoritesusa.com/newspapers.html or Buy Any: 2 for $25 3 for $35 4 for $45 5 for $50 Magazine Advertising Trade: Dealers, You need advertising in this down economy. So why don't you put some of your inventory to good use. You paid wholesale for it! I'm offering retail, dollar for dollar ad trade in Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine for meteorites. http://www.mhcmagazine.com/advertising/ Email me with offers of what you have available. Email offlist with your order. (Sorry if this is a duplicate update. I tried sending it before and it didn't go through) On 8/15/2010 10:13 AM, Meteorites USA wrote: Collectible Meteorite Newspapers - Collectible Newpapers from the Livingston, Wisconsin and Ash Creek, (West, TX) Meteorite Falls Subsequent Meteorite Hunts $15 Each http://www.meteoritesusa.com/newspapers.html (discounts when you buy multiple papers) Dodgeville Chronicle - April 22 2010 - 5 Available Fennimore Times - April 22 2010 - 5 Available Fennimore Times - April 29 2010 - 3 Available The Platteville Journal - April 21 2010 - 2 Available Telegraph Herald - May 1, 2010 - 5 Available Wisconsin State Journal - April 30, 2010 - 3 Available Wisconsin State Journal - April 22, 2010 - 1 Available Waco Tribune Herald - February 26, 2009 - 14 Available West News - March 5, 2009 - 16 Available SUBSCRIBE: Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine - http://www.mhcmagazine.com/subscribe/ Free preview of the premiere issue of Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine (Digital Edition) - Email for details September Issue Advertising Trade: 1/4 Page Full Color Ad - I would consider meteorites or a banner ad trade from your site as a viable trade offer. http://www.mhcmagazine.com/advertising/ $25 CLASSIFIEDS (September Issue) New - $25 Each Ad - 35 words or less - 6 Available with photo plus your website hot link. 9 text ads available with hot link. These links will be active HOT LINKs on the classifieds ads page in the Digital Edition on our site and will of course also be in the Print Edition of the magazine. First come first served, the photo ads will go first so better hurry. Example Classifieds Ads Page: http://www.mhcmagazine.com/classifieds.pdf There is 1 Featured ad which can be a full color display ad at the top of the Classifieds Page for $75 METEORITES: 42.2g Lot of Ozernoe L6 Chondrite - (Part Slices) Priced to move at $75 First come first served Email offlist to order... Regards, Eric __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Animal Farm - Was: Newcomers and the Meteorite world
Brings memories of reading Animal Farm in high school...it's going to blow up one of these days. Animal Farm, Chapter 10: All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others. Twelve voices were shouting in anger, and they were all alike. No question, now, what had happened to the faces of the pigs. The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again; but already it was impossible to say which was which. Oh, I love that song but I am not quite sure why I like it so much. Must be the *rambling* ;-) Ramblin' Rose, Ramblin' Rose Why you ramble, no one knows ... .. ... ... Bernd __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] FW: Blaine Reed
You guys are funny! You're just trying to get Blaine in trouble with his wife, Foxxy, at least that was her name in Tucson From: cspr...@islandnet.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:56:35 -0700 Subject: [meteorite-list] Blaine Reed Blaine's wife is Linda. Too many Lindas, Wendys and Sandras in my life so I get rather confused easily. Getting senile or too many martinis. Chris Spratt Victoria, BC (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world (was STOLENmeteorites - from Allen Shaw)
If you can't understand what I just wrote, no problem..I can't either..I'm challenged in that respect. If I were a seller and belonged to the IMCA (which will probably never happen now)...I would find it very hard to talk about these problems. I want the IMCA to know that I receive several emails from people in that situation. I think Carl hit it right on the head. Brings memories of reading Animal Farm in high school...it's going to blow up one of these days. On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 2:15 AM, Barry Hughes bhug...@sneezy.com wrote: There is evidently more to IMCA membership than just sponsorship and fee. Whenever there is an organization that has the ability to modify your business in ways you don't agree, than membership is a concern or at least something to think about. The Chamber of Commerce decided to become very political and I could not belong anymore...just an example. If the basis for an organization evolves beyond the beginner's and member concepts of the organization, than it may be time to relieve the organization of such power. I believe in the IMCA reassuring the buyer that the member is honest and the product is labeled honestly. That's the major extent of what I thought the organization was. I have several emails concerned that the organization has taken different responsibilities and some officers have conflicting interests. It's a shame, I have met some very remarkable people within the IMCA and don't understand the emails I get. Everyone is 'quiet' about this problem...I get emails requesting this. I don't like that!!! Something is wrong and I hope the appropriate people fix this. Nobody needs to be quiet...we should be way beyond that, if not...maybe it should not be 'we'. On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 1:09 AM, cdtuc...@cox.net wrote: John, List, All due respect and nothing personal here but. I'm quite sure you know that the $20.00 annual membership fee is not a deterrent for anybody to Join the IMCA. But the truth is that there are many reasons one has to contemplate when joining any organized organization. To me the first considerations are need and desire to join. Do the pluses outweigh the minuses? Do you want that organization to have a say in the running of your business? Do you want a competing dealer (IMCA board member) to have a say in the running of your business or do you feel that that would be a conflict of interest on their part? Do you want to have freedom of speech or would you rather have to keep quite about organizations inadequacies? Do you want to have to agree with all of the folks running the org at all times? Or face possible harassment and or abuse by them. Because it's possible that nobody would ever dare to say anything they disagreed with for fear of being ejected or black balled? As Al correctly pointed out there are many reputable dealers who have chosen NOT to join for there own reasons. I think the word AD needs to be in the subject box if you are pushing memberships here? HaHa. In all seriousness. This is a relatively small community. You misstep as a dealer and you are pretty much toast in this biz. Add to that eBay and PayPal's own protection policies and you really don't have much to worry about. I personally offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee . Period. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with anything I sell you may return it for a full refund. Most dealers I know have the same policy so no worries. I collect so, I have material for comparison with other material. Pictures don't always cut it. I need to see and feel it in person. I am lucky to have been able to see and touch thousands of meteorites in my 21 years as a looker at every Tucson show since 1989. And I must say. There are tons of great people in this Field. My 2 cents. Carl -- Carl or Debbie Esparza Meteoritemax John.L.Cabassi j...@cabassi.net wrote: G'Day Anne, Al and List, Well said Anne. And Al, I'll stand behind Anne for recommendation. In fact, I'll up the ante and pay your $20 Cheers John IMCA #2125 P.S. I almost forgot, Tom Phillips is celebrating a birthday. One hell of a guy. I forgot what it was like when I was 30. Al!! You are more than welcome to come back in the Association, and I am sure members would line up to recommend you! I'll be at the head of the line. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at
[meteorite-list] perseids from fl keys
saw some very nice ones from 3 miles offshore of lower keys. most looked 2 b chondrites w/ a few cv3 thrown in fro extra lighting effects. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] C is for collectors
Seems to me the C in IMCA stands for collectors. If it was a dealer orginazation it would be the IMDA. When shopping on the internet for meteorites or related material I know I can trust the high ethics of members of the IMCA that any purchase made is of the highest standards and quality. With my being a collector and not a dealer I guess I should buck up some day and join the IMCA. I applaude Adam Hupe and the other deaers taking massive cutting losses to provide small economical samples of some awesome rare material to the small potatoe collectors like myself. Its not in my budget yet but in order to have a sample of every main class and not anomolus meteorite. My wish list is an Angrite, Lodranite, and Brachinite. With a few exceptions I have samples over 20grams of nearly everything else. I have been trying to collect both a slice and an individual of every class. Some day on one of my daily walks, knowing what the stuff looks like It would be nice to make my own find. Have a great day! Steve __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: One Day Only For This One-
Hello, Check Out This One Below: (One Day Only At This Price!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=220622427962#ht_1292wt_1139 Also: LARGE SALE GOING ON! SEE ALL ITEMS ON SALE IN MY STORE! http://stores.ebay.com/voyage-botanica-natural-history Thanks Michael Cottingham __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world
Adam/Greg: Very impressive. Is that a fusion crust on NWA 5000 or desert varnish? Greg S. Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:31:50 -0700 From: raremeteori...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world The question was presented. How many dealers have a personal collection? My brother Greg and I started out as collectors and continue to this day. I believe we have more planetary main masses than anybody in the world. Here is an image of part of the Hupe Planetary Collection. http://themeteoritesite.com/HupeCollectionMainMasses.jpg We have a few more planetary main masses that are not included in this image, either because they were out on loan or too small. Enjoy and Best Regards, Adam __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] C is for collectors
Good point, Steve. Perhaps I'm being naive, but I think we have a fine group of officers and directors. While I don't know all of them personally, I can't imagine them perpetrating the kind of nefarious treachery that some folks seem to be concerned about. I appreciate them volunteering their time to make the meteorite collecting community a better place - for ALL. Still, we each have the freedom to join or not. Myself? I joined as soon as I felt I was worthy of membership. A good day to all. Linton IMCA 7571 - Original Message - From: Steve Dunklee steve.dunk...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 9:14 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] C is for collectors Seems to me the C in IMCA stands for collectors. If it was a dealer orginazation it would be the IMDA. When shopping on the internet for meteorites or related material I know I can trust the high ethics of members of the IMCA that any purchase made is of the highest standards and quality. With my being a collector and not a dealer I guess I should buck up some day and join the IMCA. I applaude Adam Hupe and the other deaers taking massive cutting losses to provide small economical samples of some awesome rare material to the small potatoe collectors like myself. Its not in my budget yet but in order to have a sample of every main class and not anomolus meteorite. My wish list is an Angrite, Lodranite, and Brachinite. With a few exceptions I have samples over 20grams of nearly everything else. I have been trying to collect both a slice and an individual of every class. Some day on one of my daily walks, knowing what the stuff looks like It would be nice to make my own find. Have a great day! Steve __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world
Thank you, Greg, It is both a desert patina and fusion crust. The gray area is where the fusion crust was etched very thin by the prevailing winds and sand over the 1,000 year period it spent in Western Sahara. You can still observe contraction cracks in the gray areas where the crust is so thin that you can see the matrix through it. Most collectors do not realize that Lunar meteorites, for the most part, have brown fusion crusts. A few Mare pieces have smooth black fusion crusts and a few Highlands have translucent green fusion crusts. This is one of many clues that we have a prospective Lunaite in front of us. You will never see a wrinkly Eucrite-like black fusion crust on a lunar meteorite. Best Regards, Adam - Original Message From: Thunder Stone stanleygr...@hotmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 10:27:33 AM Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world Adam/Greg: Very impressive. Is that a fusion crust on NWA 5000 or desert varnish? Greg S. Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:31:50 -0700 From: raremeteori...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world The question was presented. How many dealers have a personal collection? My brother Greg and I started out as collectors and continue to this day. I believe we have more planetary main masses than anybody in the world. Here is an image of part of the Hupe Planetary Collection. http://themeteoritesite.com/HupeCollectionMainMasses.jpg We have a few more planetary main masses that are not included in this image, either because they were out on loan or too small. Enjoy and Best Regards, Adam __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD Tamhakht and NWA on eBay
Dear List Members I have a 2 auction on eBay http://shop.ebay.com/meteoritepoland/m.html?_nkw=_armrs=1_from=_ipg=_trksid=p4340 All question please write to my address illae...@gmail.com All the best Tomek Jakubowski IMCA #2321 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD - NWA 6264 Unusual Achondrite - Eucrite
Dear Listees, i have a new Achondrite-Eucrite classified now. It's NWA 6264, a very fine grained, shocked basaltic Eucrite breccia. This is very unusual material, unlike any i have seen before. It looks like lunar! I have a few slices (there will not be to many, because the TKW is low, only 273g.) for sale, please see here: http://www.gi-po.de/ebayfolder/nwa%206264%20eng.html Many thanks for viewing best wishes, Carsten -- Carsten Giessler Gipometeorites - www.gi-po.de - email: c-giess...@gi-po.de Member of the Meteoritical Society International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Science IMCA Member:3457 International Meteorite Collectors Association __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD - New Unusual Achondrite - Eucrite, NWA 6264
Dear Listees, i have a new Achondrite-Eucrite classified now. It's NWA 6264, a very fine grained, shocked basaltic Eucrite breccia. This is very unusual material, unlike any i have seen before. It looks like lunar! I have a few slices (there will not be to many, because the TKW is low, only 273g.) for sale, please see here: www.gi-po.de/ebayfolder/nwa%206264%20eng.html Many thanks for viewing best wishes, Carsten -- -- Carsten Giessler Gipometeorites - www.gi-po.de - email: c-giess...@gi-po.de Member of the Meteoritical Society International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Science IMCA Member:3457 International Meteorite Collectors Association __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] NWA 6264
Hello Bernd, All, there are two different sites, but anyway, at both sites the Nr. 11 is already sold ;-) Anyone who is interested to view the site can use this site now: www.gi-po.de/ebayfolder/nwa%206264%20eng.html (Hopefully the link is not broken again, i have problems sending links or html to the list) Best greetings, Carsten -- Carsten Giessler Gipometeorites - www.gi-po.de - email: c-giess...@gi-po.de Member of the Meteoritical Society International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Science IMCA Member:3457 International Meteorite Collectors Association __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD - New Unsual Achondrite - Eucrite NWA 6264
Dear Listees, i have a new Achondrite-Eucrite classified now. It's NWA 6264, a very fine grained, shocked basaltic Eucrite breccia. This is very unusual material, unlike any i have seen before. It looks like lunar! I have a few slices (there will not be to many, because the TKW is low, only 273g.) for sale, please see here: www.gi-po.de/ebayfolder/nwa%206264%20eng.html Many thanks for viewing best wishes, Carsten -- Carsten Giessler Gipometeorites - www.gi-po.de - email: c-giess...@gi-po.de Member of the Meteoritical Society International Society for Meteoritics and Planetary Science IMCA Member:3457 International Meteorite Collectors Association __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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[meteorite-list] NASA, Mavericks Launch Study of Earth's Atmosphere
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/news/releases/2010/10-68AR.html Cathy Weselby Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif. 650.604.2791 cathy.wese...@nasa.gov Tom Atchison Mavericks, NASA Research Park, Moffett Field, Calf. 650.492.5978 t...@rocketmavericks.com Aug. 16, 2010 RELEASE : 10-68AR NASA, Mavericks Launch Study of Earth's Atmosphere MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. - NASA's Ames Research Center and Mavericks Civilian Space Foundation, Moffett Field, Calif., today announced a collaboration to develop a high-altitude high-velocity air sampling system for NASA biological experiments. Under the terms of a Space Act Agreement, Mavericks, in collaboration with NASA scientists, will develop and operate airborne science platforms to carry biological sampling devices and retrieve organisms, such as microbes, algal spores, viruses, and fungi, and other evidence of life from lower atmosphere to the upper atmosphere, or more than 78 miles above the surface of Earth. Mavericks will provide payload launch capabilities, instrumentation on sounding rockets and research balloons, and facilitate NASA flights on other space vehicles. This partnership allows NASA to conduct Earth science in an exciting new way and learn more about life, our planet and atmosphere in an effective, rapid and cost-efficient manner, said Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden. Lynn Rothschild, an astrobiologist at NASA's Ames Research Center, will lead the research efforts to study life in the upper portions of the stratosphere and mesosphere, the middle layers of Earth's atmosphere between five and 78 miles above the surface of Earth, the biology present in clouds and the extent of airborne algal blooms. Rothschild will design and test the aerobiology and astrobiology experimental payloads and analyze returned samples. In an era where we have powerful technologies to study the diversity of life on Earth, the biology of Earth's atmosphere remains a relative mystery, said Rothschild. We know more about life at the bottom of the ocean. And, until we understand life in our own atmosphere, we cannot understand the true limits for life on Earth and by extension, the possibility for life in the atmosphere of other planets or moons, most notably Venus. This collaboration begins a new chapter in civilian partnership with NASA to not only jointly attain the answer to a fundamental question in biology, but also to re-inspire and re-engage our youth to demonstrate their mastery of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education principles through participation, as part of our efforts to drive STEM education through research, said Thomas Atchison, Mavericks Civilian Space Foundation founder and chairperson. Mavericks is a non-profit 501(c)3 educational foundation that combines raising public awareness through the inspiration and productivity of competitive challenges, with the leverage of social networking to provide resources for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and research programs that drive civilian space exploration. The agreement is in accordance with the National Space Policy, under which NASA will expand its partnerships with private industry, allowing commercial companies to take a larger role in the exploration of space, while NASA pursues activities the agency is uniquely qualified to do. For more information about NASA Ames Research Center, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/ames For more information about the Mavericks Civilian Space Foundation, visit: http://www.rocketmavericks.com/ - end - __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Rings
Thanks for the advising, pictures, and links sent. Is nice to see that other people share the same idea. But how about mixing gold with meteorite dust (converting the same martian example into dust)? Also how much will be enough to make it noticeable on this way? __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Rings
Hi, Do you want to alloy gold with meteorite dust? Peter -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Jose Villavicencio Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 5:58 PM To: Meteorites Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Rings Thanks for the advising, pictures, and links sent. Is nice to see that other people share the same idea. But how about mixing gold with meteorite dust (converting the same martian example into dust)? Also how much will be enough to make it noticeable on this way? __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD-New Taouz fall stones
Aloha listoids, At 3:00 am in the area of Taouz, 70km southeast of Erfoud, many people witnessed a very bright bolide accompanied by a sonic boom and fragmentation event. For lack of a better name, and with all due respect to my Moroccan friends I am calling these Taouz fall stones, although the fall was not in the Moroccan town of Taouz, and actually over the border in Algeria. Nomads recovered the meteoritic material in Algeria and transported over the border to Morocco, where dealers were able to acquire, and from whom I purchased them August 9, 2010. A limited supply is available, but I expect to offer more individuals and slices in the future. These chondrites have very fresh, velvety black fusion crusts, with a light matrix with some metal inclusions visible through the crust, and magnetic susceptibility seems to indicate a LL type classification, but that is only my opinion. Price is $8/g http://bigkahuna-meteorites.com/Taouz.html BTW, does anyone on the list know if a type sample of this fall was submitted for analysis toward classification? Gary Fujihara Big Kahuna Meteorites (IMCA#1693) 105 Puhili Place, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 http://bigkahuna-meteorites.com/ http://shop.ebay.com/fujmon/m.html (808) 640-9161 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD : The oldest rock on Earth : 4.28Ga !!!
Hello, a last AD for now, few slices of a paraggneiss called faux-amphibolite, the oldest rock known on Earth, with an age of 4.28 billions years old! A Hadean crust relic (with possibly Late Heavy Bombardment evidence, based on Os isotopes arguments). I obtained samples directly from the team published it in Science (26 SEPTEMBER 2008 VOL 321). An agreement on a trade (with meteorites of course), and when they collected during 2009 field work new specimens of garnet-bearing faux-amhibolite (4.28Ga), cummingtinite-rich faux-amphibolite (4.28Ga), Banded Fe-Formation (3.8Ga), Fe-rich amphibolite (4.02Ga) and Fe-rich garnet amphibolite (4.02Ga) for more studies... some was for me (with all field data)! Few specimens sold in Ensisheim, I have here new slices of the garnet-rich faux-amphibolite lithology available (and a link to download the full thesis) : http://www.wwmeteorites.com/Nuvvuagittuq.html Other lithologies uppon request, include the 3.8Ga BIF (first evidence of microbiological life on Earth, as other the other BIF of the same age around the world). Fabien __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD-New Taouz fall stones
Aloha listoids, At 3:00 am in the area of Taouz, 70km southeast of Erfoud, many people witnessed a very bright bolide accompanied by a sonic boom and fragmentation event. For lack of a better name, and with all due respect to my Moroccan friends I am calling these Taouz fall stones, although the fall was not in the Moroccan town of Taouz, and actually over the border in Algeria. Nomads recovered the meteoritic material in Algeria and transported over the border to Morocco, where dealers were able to acquire, and from whom I purchased them August 9, 2010. A limited supply is available, but I expect to offer more individuals and slices in the future. These chondrites have very fresh, velvety black fusion crusts, with a light matrix with some metal inclusions visible through the crust, and magnetic susceptibility seems to indicate a LL type classification, but that is only my opinion. Price is $8/g http://bigkahuna-meteorites.com/Taouz.html BTW, does anyone on the list know if a type sample of this fall was submitted for analysis toward classification? Gary Fujihara Big Kahuna Meteorites (IMCA#1693) 105 Puhili Place, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 http://bigkahuna-meteorites.com/ http://shop.ebay.com/fujmon/m.html (808) 640-9161 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world
This is probably the 'dumb question of the year' but, is there any magnetic susceptability detectable on NWA 5000 or, for that matter any of your planetary pieces? See, told you it was going to be a dumb question. Mike in CO On Aug 16, 2010, at 11:43 AM, Adam Hupe wrote: Thank you, Greg, It is both a desert patina and fusion crust. The gray area is where the fusion crust was etched very thin by the prevailing winds and sand over the 1,000 year period it spent in Western Sahara. You can still observe contraction cracks in the gray areas where the crust is so thin that you can see the matrix through it. Most collectors do not realize that Lunar meteorites, for the most part, have brown fusion crusts. A few Mare pieces have smooth black fusion crusts and a few Highlands have translucent green fusion crusts. This is one of many clues that we have a prospective Lunaite in front of us. You will never see a wrinkly Eucrite-like black fusion crust on a lunar meteorite. Best Regards, Adam - Original Message From: Thunder Stone stanleygr...@hotmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 10:27:33 AM Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world Adam/Greg: Very impressive. Is that a fusion crust on NWA 5000 or desert varnish? Greg S. Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:31:50 -0700 From: raremeteori...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world The question was presented. How many dealers have a personal collection? My brother Greg and I started out as collectors and continue to this day. I believe we have more planetary main masses than anybody in the world. Here is an image of part of the Hupe Planetary Collection. http://themeteoritesite.com/HupeCollectionMainMasses.jpg We have a few more planetary main masses that are not included in this image, either because they were out on loan or too small. Enjoy and Best Regards, Adam __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: New Website
Aloha Everyone, Now that I'm finally happy with its appearance and have most of the bugs worked out of it, I'm pleased to announce the launch of my new site: www.meteoritetreasures.com I've spent months preparing the site, loading inventory and writing code and making alterations, but it's functional and attractive now, I think. I've still got a lot of inventory to load, but please have a look. My inventory is composed primarily of meteorite jewelry. All of the jewelry is made by my family...my mother, my wife, and myself. The glass work has by far been the most difficult due to the different cooling speeds of glass vs. nickel-iron meteorites...oftentimes causing the glass to break or crack. We've been perfecting our techniques and developing a new line of encapsulated meteorites. These aren't the type that have a plastic pop-top that allows you to insert material...I mean we hand-craft a sealed glass capsule with a meteorite inside and fashioned it into a pendant. Most at the moment are small campos and Sikhote-Alin's...I do have one Tatahouine that's not on the site yet. Our jewelry inventory includes pendants, earrings, sets, bookmarks, keychains, martian jewelry, and tie-tacs. Also available on the site in authentic (non-jewelry) form is Daule, Fukang, Campo del Cielo,Uruacu, DaG 476, Karoonda, Buzzard Coulee (w/copy of papers), Tatahouine, Suizhou, NWA 1929, Chergach, and more! I also carry a line of supplies including Riker boxes and Silica Gel Desiccant packs. Those who inquired about the extra small rikers, just to let you know, I will be having them made in the very near future and will announce to the list when they are available. Of course I will offer a 10% discount off of all web prices upon checkout--use coupon code metlist for your 10% discount off your subtotal. Shipping is only $2.00 total for the US no matter what you order and only $3.00 for international customers. Thank you all for looking. Aloha, Matthew Martin www.meteoritetreasures.com IMCA #4238 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids
If you happen to be in southwest Colorado sometime, I could direct you to a place to watch the skies from at Ridgway State Park that is a great spot for viewing. No lights. Many of the local stargazers group go there to set up their equipment for viewing. Best place I know of in this area, just need your mosquito spray. Mike in CO On Aug 16, 2010, at 8:23 AM, Anita Westlake wrote: Hey Guys: What I wouldn't give to see just a star! I live between the busiest airport in the world, and the city of Atlanta. The only thing I see at night are muggers and the occasional fire fly. Okay, just kidding: fire flies are hard to see too! Anita From: Linton Rohr linton...@earthlink.net To: countde...@earthlink.net Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 2:43:57 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Sounds like a great time, Count. I'm happy for you. I have a hard time imagining anywhere near Las Vegas being pitch dark though. I could see the Vegas light dome from the White Mountains, near Bishop CA the last few nights. As I normally do from Red Rock Canyon S.P., near Mojave, CA. And from the North Rim of The Canyon. And the other side of St George, Utah. I think the Vegas light dome must cover about the same square mileage as the state of Nevada. You think you could have a word with those casino folks? ;^) Just teasing... Linton - Original Message - From: countde...@earthlink.net To: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Hi Shawn and List, It will be severe clear tonight as pilots say here in Nevada. We got lucky. I rounded up the two youngest grandsons, Michael 12, and Vincent 10, and we'll get up at one o'clock and take the Jeep out into the pitch dark desert north of Las Vegas. We have lawn chairs, iced chocolate and coffee. Temp is forecasted to be 70 degrees Farenheit during the observation period. 105 degrees after the sun comes up. The boys will want to hunt meteorites on the way back. Best to all...and to those on the West Coast of America...good viewing! Count Deiro IMCA 3536 -Original Message- From: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com Sent: Aug 12, 2010 10:48 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids I live in Brooklyn and its raining and when its not raining the sky is lite up by all the lights from Bk and the city. By chance what time is the best to look at the meteor shower and what part of the sky? Shawn Alan [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Steve Witt stelor96 at yahoo.com Thu Aug 12 20:22:20 EDT 2010 Previous message: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Next message: [meteorite-list] Perseids 2010 Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] Nothin' but clear and blue in NW Indiana. Sorry Bernd:( Regards, Steve Steve Witt IMCA #9020 http://imca.cc/ --- On Thu, 8/12/10, bernd.pauli at paulinet.de bernd.pauli at paulinet.de wrote: From: bernd.pauli at paulinet.de bernd.pauli at paulinet.de Subject: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids To: Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 2:52 PM Lots of rainids and cloudids where I live :-( Ugh! Aargh! Bernd __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Previous message: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids Next message: [meteorite-list] Perseids 2010 Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] More information about the Meteorite-list mailing list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at
Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world
Hi Mike in CO, Magnetic susceptibility is a difficult question to answer. A CEREGE (CNRS), Geophysics and Planetologyscientist from France flew out here to Laughlin, NV, U.S.A. to conduct magnetic susceptibility studies on several of our planetary pieces including NWA 5000. He spent hours plotting hundred of points on NWA 5000 to create a susceptibility map. All I can tell you is that numbers his instruments measured were different for each and every point on the rock. I guess we will have to wait for the results and magnetic map to be published. If you are asking how attracted it is to a magnet, then my answer is as follows: NWA 5000 contains more metal than any rock from the Moon discovered, yet a magnet will barley stick to it unless you are in direct contact with a piece of elemental metal. I have magnets so powerful that the small amount of iron in breakfast cereal is enough to make the pieces of cereal stick to them, same for dry dog food. For the most part, planetary meteorites are not all that attracted to standard magnets. I recommend liberating a piece of a suspected planetary meteorite and then testing it with a magnet therefore preserving the rest of the mass for future study. A magnet will orient some of the dipoles into a new North South direction making some future studies impossible. Best Regards, Adam - Original Message From: Michael Murray mmur...@montrose.net To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Cc: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 2:02:36 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world This is probably the 'dumb question of the year' but, is there any magnetic susceptibility detectable on NWA 5000 or, for that matter any of your planetary pieces? See, told you it was going to be a dumb question. Mike in CO On Aug 16, 2010, at 11:43 AM, Adam Hupe wrote: Thank you, Greg, It is both a desert patina and fusion crust. The gray area is where the fusion crust was etched very thin by the prevailing winds and sand over the 1,000 year period it spent in Western Sahara. You can still observe contraction cracks in the gray areas where the crust is so thin that you can see the matrix through it. Most collectors do not realize that Lunar meteorites, for the most part, have brown fusion crusts. A few Mare pieces have smooth black fusion crusts and a few Highlands have translucent green fusion crusts. This is one of many clues that we have a prospective Lunaite in front of us. You will never see a wrinkly Eucrite-like black fusion crust on a lunar meteorite. Best Regards, Adam - Original Message From: Thunder Stone stanleygr...@hotmail.com To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Mon, August 16, 2010 10:27:33 AM Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world Adam/Greg: Very impressive. Is that a fusion crust on NWA 5000 or desert varnish? Greg S. Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:31:50 -0700 From: raremeteori...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Newcomers and the Meteorite world The question was presented. How many dealers have a personal collection? My brother Greg and I started out as collectors and continue to this day. I believe we have more planetary main masses than anybody in the world. Here is an image of part of the Hupe Planetary Collection. http://themeteoritesite.com/HupeCollectionMainMasses.jpg We have a few more planetary main masses that are not included in this image, either because they were out on loan or too small. Enjoy and Best Regards, Adam __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] AD: New Website
Very nice site great job! On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 6:38 PM, Matthew Martin mmar...@meteoritetreasures.com wrote: Aloha Everyone, Now that I'm finally happy with its appearance and have most of the bugs worked out of it, I'm pleased to announce the launch of my new site: www.meteoritetreasures.com I've spent months preparing the site, loading inventory and writing code and making alterations, but it's functional and attractive now, I think. I've still got a lot of inventory to load, but please have a look. My inventory is composed primarily of meteorite jewelry. All of the jewelry is made by my family...my mother, my wife, and myself. The glass work has by far been the most difficult due to the different cooling speeds of glass vs. nickel-iron meteorites...oftentimes causing the glass to break or crack. We've been perfecting our techniques and developing a new line of encapsulated meteorites. These aren't the type that have a plastic pop-top that allows you to insert material...I mean we hand-craft a sealed glass capsule with a meteorite inside and fashioned it into a pendant. Most at the moment are small campos and Sikhote-Alin's...I do have one Tatahouine that's not on the site yet. Our jewelry inventory includes pendants, earrings, sets, bookmarks, keychains, martian jewelry, and tie-tacs. Also available on the site in authentic (non-jewelry) form is Daule, Fukang, Campo del Cielo,Uruacu, DaG 476, Karoonda, Buzzard Coulee (w/copy of papers), Tatahouine, Suizhou, NWA 1929, Chergach, and more! I also carry a line of supplies including Riker boxes and Silica Gel Desiccant packs. Those who inquired about the extra small rikers, just to let you know, I will be having them made in the very near future and will announce to the list when they are available. Of course I will offer a 10% discount off of all web prices upon checkout--use coupon code metlist for your 10% discount off your subtotal. Shipping is only $2.00 total for the US no matter what you order and only $3.00 for international customers. Thank you all for looking. Aloha, Matthew Martin www.meteoritetreasures.com IMCA #4238 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Mike Miller 3835 E Nicole Ave Kingman Az 86409 www.meteoritefinder.com 928-757-1378 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] The emperor of angrites
Hello fellow list members, there has been a lot of talk about the king of angrites. So we decided to introduce you to the Galactic Emperor of all angrites. D'Orbigny the emperor of the meteorite galaxy; it is the biggest, baddest Sith Rock in all the Galactic Empire. This main mass is 2.3 kilograms boasting hundreds of moon like vesicles up to 2.5 centimeters in diameter where beautiful augite crystals touch with a radiused termination against the surface of the glass lining each vesicle. There are wondrous vugs by the hundreds that are lined with beautifully perfect augite crystals reminiscent of superman's crystal hideout in the arctic. This emperor of all angrites also displays the largest Olivine crystal clast found in any angrite that measures 3 centimeters in length. There are huge clasts of volcanic glass and round balls of this same smokey tinted volcanic material. Within this mystical basaltic texture there lies a strange flat plain of aligned crystals that terminates in the center of only part of the stone almost as if this stone was cut with a light saber billions of years ago and then healed itself again. The fusion crust of D'Or is a thin gray colored melt with darker crust collected in the regmaglymphs. We have held this wonderful Sith Lord for over ten years and we continue to hold it back from the market in hopes that a museum will step forward and acquire the emperor D'Orbigny. Please visit our web site to experience the emperor of angrites but beware the power of the dark Lord D'Or. Beware the dark side and may the Farce be with you! http://www.etmeteorites.com/meteoritesforsale/dorbignyangrite.html __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
