Re: [meteorite-list] The March Issue of Meteorite Times is now up.

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Indeed.

Well expressed and sending my gratitude as well. 

> On Apr 11, 2024, at 6:37 PM, Michael Murray via Meteorite-list 
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> There’s some really good articles as usual in the March issue of 
> MeteoriteTimes.  Thank you Paul and all the other great contributors.  
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Re: [meteorite-list] Small, earth-impacting asteroid/meteoroid videos now showing up online

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Nice!   :-)

> On Feb 12, 2023, at 11:10 PM, Matson, Rob D. [US-US] via Meteorite-list 
>  wrote:
> 
> A small (~1-meter) asteroid that astronomers have been tracking for several 
> hours earlier today crossed over the English Channel one hour ago (3:00 UT 13 
> February) and broke up over the coast of Normandy. Many videos of it are 
> already appearing on the web. Here’s one taken from Brighton, UK (south coast 
> of England) looking across the channel toward France:
>  
> https://twitter.com/KadeFlowers/status/1624967147708420103 
> 
>  
> Should be numerous meteorites on the ground – the meteoroid was at about 
> 40-km altitude at the point it crossed the French coastline north of 
> Saint-Martin-aux-Buneaux, so nearly all of it should be over land.  --Rob
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[meteorite-list] AD Sotheby's Auction Closes tomorrow!

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi,  

Sotheby’s Meteorite online auction closes at 10:00a EDT (UTC-4).  Here is the 
bit.ly link to the entire sale:
https://bit.ly/3Pv7c4N

Good opportunities still exist and I can’t overemphasize the wisdom of placing 
a modest “walkaway/absentee” bid that might provide a big smile should you be 
successful.  You may just receive an email that begins, “Congratulations, you 
were the successful bidder….”

Here’s a great example.  The current bid on Hoba — including a 25% commission — 
is now $57/g.   Where else would this be possible….and an end piece with great 
provenance no less!   Here is the bit.ly link: https://bit.ly/3J8FdFJ

Anyway, take a close look.  Especially at Gatuto, Al Bir Lahlou 101, Clarendon 
(c) — the largest piece that can be privately owned(!), NWA 12520 and Kilabo.  

And check out the Seymchan polyhedron — if only just to appreciate and the 
Imilac Home Plate from the main mass as well.  

Wishing everyone the best of luck in this and more… 



And make certain you include the buyer’s commission (25%) when determining the 
bid you feel good about!!




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Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

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I just wanted to say “hi” apropos of nothing…

Hoping you’re good.  

> On Apr 28, 2022, at 3:35 AM, Paul Swartz via Meteorite-list 
>  wrote:
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> Today''s Meteorite Picture of the Day: Dar el Kahal
> 
> Contributed by: Jean-Michel Masson
> 
> http://www.tucsonmeteorites.com/mpodmain.asp?DD=04/28/2022
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Re: [meteorite-list] Mauro Ianeselli

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Oh jeez….

Please convey my heartfelt condolences to Mauro’s family….from one of (I’m 
certain) many, many admirers who enjoyed Mauro’s essence: a special flavor of 
kindness, passion and…way of being.  

> On Dec 12, 2021, at 5:02 PM, Graham Ensor via Meteorite-list 
>  wrote:
> 
> Thanks for letting us know Francesco...he was always a memorable figure in 
> Ensisheim. Will miss seeing him there...sad news.
> 
> Graham
> 
> On Sun, 12 Dec 2021, 18:58 Francesco Moser via Meteorite-list, 
>  > wrote:
> I'm really sorry to inform all the  meteoritics friends that today our
> friend Mauro Ianeselli passed away. 
> He was one of the most enthusiast meteorite collector and communicator. He
> has a superb collection with a lot of remarkable samples, but above all He
> loved to communicate his passion for meteorites to everyone, with him I
> setted up several exposition and done a lot of conference for the public
> here in Italy.
> Many of you have met him at Ensisheim and Munich shows.
> Today our community lost one of its most vibrant members.
> Goodbye Mauro!
> 
> 
> XX
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[meteorite-list] CORRECTED // ADV – SOTHEBY'S / METEORITES NO RESERVE

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi!

Hoping I sent this correction in time!   爛

All the best / Darryl





Greetings All, 

There is an auction at Sotheby’s which ends this Friday, 3-December with 29 
meteorites at no reserve. [Meteorites commence at Lot 88]

There is ALWAYS a great sleeper opportunity at a no-reserve auction.  And there 
are currently numerous lots which are selling for far less than you could 
purchase them for from a dealer — including the auction house buyer’s 
commission!

The advice I always share — and always follow — is to enter a bid that feels 
good and then forget about it. While it doesn’t happen very often, you are at 
least giving yourself the chance to receive an email which congratulates you on 
your success — a deal which will result in your being extremely happy  
露‍♂️露‍♂️

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/natural-history-2?locale=en 


It happens at every auction.  Consider the following….

Name / Low Estimate / Current Bid / Price Gram

Henbury / $12,000 / $1,200 / $206/kg
Ghubara / $3,500 / $300 / $0.10/g
Willamette / $2,250 / $1,100 / $63/g
Timbuktu / $2,500 / $500 / $3.75/g
Seymchan pallasite / $14,000 / $3,000 / $5.60/g
Lunar Rabt Spayta 002 / $14,000 / $1,700 / $11.88/g
Ensisheim / $3,000 / $1,000 / $97/g
Lunar NWA 8306 / $12,000 / $1,200 / $12.63/g

There is also a 1200 gram / 3.25 inch diameter Seymchan Sphere whose current 
high bid is $5000.  A matchless Seymchan — nearly 50kg with a natural hole — 
whose high bid is currently $12,000.  

Place a bid that feels good and who knows — Christmas may arrive early! 

https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/natural-history-2?locale=en 


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Re: [meteorite-list] SALE: BUR-ABOR, AN INCOMPARABLE METEORITE SPECIMEN – MAIN MASS

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Hi Elizabeth, 

Bur-Abor is not considered an “unwitnessed fall” by anyone as no such 
designation exists.  The features of this meteorite are consistent with a 
residency on Earth of at least decades — if not centuries...or far more; 
Bur-Abor is an outstanding, highly weathered meteorite.  Please remedy as we 
all get hurt when the line between puffing and misrepresentation is blurred. 




> On May 18, 2021, at 11:34 AM, Elizabeth Grose via Meteorite-list 
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>  
> NOW AVAILABLE AT AUCTION
> BUR-ABOR, AN INCOMPARABLE METEORITE SPECIMEN – MAIN MASS
> Iron, medium octahedrite IIIAB
> Northeastern Province, Kenya
> https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/27190/lot/11/ 
> 
> 
> A thrilling 600-pound main mass, the Bur-Abor meteorite main mass may 
> arguably be classed at the top of all large iron meteorites to be offered at 
> auction. Bur -Abor was found in Northeastern Kenya in a local family's 
> garden, after it fell on Nov. 27, 1997. Considered an unwitnessed fall, 
> Bur-Abor boasts numerous distinguished qualities.
> 
> The present main mass is replete with regmaglypts and large scoops while also 
> displaying the rarely seen feature of orientation. These distinctive features 
> were caused by ablation as the meteorite coursed through Earth's atmosphere. 
> One can see the surface area where elongated, parallel thumbprints indicate 
> oriented flight, which melted grooves into the surface, mirroring each other 
> in shape and size. Created by millions of years in the heavy metal core of an 
> asteroid, it weighs a massive 274 kilograms and has never been cleaned or 
> wire brushed; its appearance is exactly as it was the day it was found.
> 
> After its discovery, a portion of Bur-Abor was taken to the Natural History 
> Museum in London. The present offering is the main mass. Iron meteorites of 
> this size and beauty are generally only seen in world renowned museums and a 
> few university display collections. The magnificent piece is offered on a 
> rotating custom steel stand. Weighing 274kg (602.8 lbs). Measuring 32 x 20 x 
> 15 in
>  
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Re: [meteorite-list] Michigan meteorite

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi All, 

A fun story but a couple of corrections are in order:  The  Maine Mineral and 
Gem Museum is not interested in purchasing this iron which did not—from all 
appearances—arrive in the 1930s. 

Have a great weekend.  

With a warm smile / d



> On Oct 5, 2018, at 4:00 AM, Jack Newport via Meteorite-list 
>  wrote:
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> Hey list,
> 
>> A 22-pound rock that has been propping open a door in Michigan for decades 
>> turns out to be a meteorite valued at $100,000, according to Central 
>> Michigan University.
> 
> https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/04/us/meteorite-doorstop-michigan-trnd/index.html?no-st=1538726141
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Re: [meteorite-list] AD -Auctions Ending Tonight and Tomorrow

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Clarification is required.  The low estimate is $1,500/g (before commission). 

While the reserve is far lower still, NWA 5000 is indeed the preeminent lunar 
meteorite of our time.  




> On Feb 6, 2018, at 4:44 PM, Adam Hupe via Meteorite-list 
>  wrote:
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> Dear List Members,
> 
> It has been a few months since I have advertised to this forum.  I have some 
> NWA 5000 lunar meteorite specimen auctions ending tonight and tomorrow 
> evening.  They were started at just 99 cents with no reserve.
> 
> You may want to check out the estimated price per gram on next months 
> Christie's premier meteorite auction.  At $2,334.63 per gram, NWA 5000 is 
> estimated over four times higher than any other planetary specimens in their 
> prestigious line-up.
> 
> Christies Meteorite auction Feb. 7 - 14th. Lot 25 is a 5.14 g slice of NWA 
> 5000.
> 
> https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/deep-impact-martian-lunar-other-rare-meteorites/lots/426?SortBy=LotNumber=1=44=true=false
> 
> ... So if you are interesting in adding a piece of the world's highest rated 
> lunar meteorite to your collection, you can find both auction and store 
> pieces offered at here:
> 
> Link to all eBay auctions:
> https://www.ebay.com/sch/ancientechoesartifacts/m.html?item=202210818967=STRK%3AMESELX%3AIT=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
> 
> 
> Thank you for looking and if you are bidding, god luck,
> 
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> Team LunarRock founder
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Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)

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Hi Everyone…

Just picked up on this thread and I agree with MikeM.

However, more to his point, Gibeon sold for as little as $16/kg — and 
spectacular specimens.  The Gibeon Owl — the cover lot of the Heritage 
Meteorite catalog of several years back — that’s right, acquired for $16/kg. 

Certainly there are specimens of Sericho which are wanting, but anyone who 
passes on a chance to purchase good material for $2.00/g let alone $0.20/g will 
find themselves wanting.  If possible, examine the exterior rind before making 
an acquisition  If the olivine and metallic matrix are clearly articulated, 
there’s an excellent chance you’re good. When the exterior surface exhibits a 
lack of material differentiation, that’s when serious weathering has occurred 
and I would suggest being far more cautious. 


All the best / Darryl





> On Dec 4, 2017, at 10:36 PM, Mike Miller via Meteorite-list 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hello all I rarely post to the list, but felt compelled to point out the 
> obvious. First of all to the HUGE TKW of this find. Do you remember all those 
> tons and tons of $100 per kilo Gibeons that used to be floating around? All 
> gone How about the metric tons of Seymchan pallasites.yep all gone. 
> Or maybe the cargo ships laden with Campo's, you guessed it almost all gone. 
> Sericho will also be all gone in 10 short years or less. 
>  Now to the stability of Sericho, yes it helps to get a big dry specimen to 
> start with, but most any pallasite can be stabilized. Many times crappy 
> preparation has resulted in a rusty meteorite, and many more times good 
> preparation techniques have resulted in a lifetime of beautiful pallsites in 
> many peoples collections. The Sericho will be just fine, no matter what the 
> big time know it all's say about it.
> 
> On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 8:11 PM, Ruben Garcia via Meteorite-list 
>  wrote:
> Rock on Mr Haag, awesome to see you post on the met-list again!
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 7:49 PM, Adam Hupe via Meteorite-list
>  wrote:
> > It is interesting how quickly the price has dropped on this Pallasite, even
> > in Japan where it was being dumped over the weekend.  Now that the show has
> > ended, it will be interesting what price it brings in Tucson.
> >
> > I wouldn't pay 20 cents a gram for this material after hearing collector
> > reports, even with a lifetime rust-free guarantee.
> >
> > Adam
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On 12/4/2017 6:39 PM, Michael Farmer wrote:
> >>
> >> Adam. Give me a break. Sorry you are left behind on this one. But leaving
> >> your sofa is required.
> >> We are all having a great laugh at this post in Japan. I can’t recall you
> >> ever owning or selling a pallasite. Please enlighten us as to your
> >> experience.
> >>   Michael Farmer
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Dec 5, 2017, at 11:31 AM, Rob Wesel via Meteorite-list
> >>>  wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Oops, Chevy
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=1955+ford_PrefLoc=2&_sc=1&_sop=3&_sticky=1&_trkparms=65%253A16%257C66%253A4%257C39%253A1&_osacat=0&_ipg=200&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.X1955+chevy.TRS0&_nkw=1955+chevy&_sacat=0
> >>>
> >>> Rob
> >>> --
> >>> From: "Adam Hupe via Meteorite-list"
> >>> 
> >>> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2017 5:58 PM
> >>> To: "metlist" 
> >>> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Stability of Sericho (Habaswein)
> >>>
>  The fact that dealers are applying sealants and anti-rust coatings to
>  this Pallasite, like an old 55 Chevy from the East Coast, indicates that
>  Sericho (Habaswein) is indeed a ruster.  I received several reports 
>  today of
>  rusticles, green goo, chemical smells, dislodged crystals and popping 
>  noises
>  coming from specimens. Maybe it should be upgraded from ruster to serious
>  ruster.
> 
>  Stable Pallasites like Esquel do not require any special treatment other
>  than avoiding chlorinated water during preparation, proper high-grade
>  polishing and low humidity storage/display.
> 
>  I avoid rusters at all costs,
> 
>  Adam
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > On 12/4/2017 10:40 AM, Bigjohn Shea wrote:
> > I got my sealed full slice of Habaswein from Rob many months ago and
> > don't see a lick of rusting on it. Sealant appears to be working great. 
> > :-D
> >
> > If I were in the market for a specimen, I'd listen to the guy who
> > actually has experience working with the meteorite in question.
> >
> > Additionally,
> > Large multi-kg specimens of Habaswein do sell in the 0.5$/g range.
> > Expertly prepared slices do not. They sell for 8-10 times that price. 
> > That
> > distinction needs to be made.
> >
> > 

[meteorite-list] Peekskill at 25 ./ October 9, 1992

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi, 

Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the Peeskskill event — which to this day 
still showcases the most video captures of its fireball from more different 
municipalities than any other meteorite….before it sliced through a Chevy 
Malibu in Peekskill, New York. 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOU3r3Q4-eY

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[meteorite-list] Art Ehlmann

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Art was--and will forever be remembered as--an accomplished and exceedingly 
gentle man. He moved through life with a sense of grace that glimmered. Art 
gave so much of himself to others--and I was blessed to be among the 
beneficiaries. 

With heartfelt condolences to Carol and the rest of his family.  My life is 
better because of Artand I aspire for it to be better for others in honor 
of his memory.  

Sadly, 


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[meteorite-list] CHRISTIE'S METEORITE AUCTION

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Hi Everyone, 

Christie’s on-line Meteorite Sale is ending this Wednesday morning (EDT) and 
there are some interesting objects included in the mix. 

The entire sale can be seen here….  http://bit.ly/2qLpOSk

Featured lots include several offerings with museum provenance (Willamette, 
Holbrook, Canyon Diablo, Zaoyang and Sylacauga), a stunning large-format slice 
of a Seymchan pallasite and, as always, some sleeper offerings of extraordinary 
specimens.  

To fully appreciate the quality of the consignments, take a peek in 
“magnification mode” by dragging your cursor over the thumbnail. 

CHRISTIE’S METEORITES:  http://bit.ly/2qLpOSk



All the best and whatever you’re doing…hoping there is joy. 

Darryl



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Re: [meteorite-list] Friends

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Oh my goodness...

Carlos was such a great guy!  With deeply heartfelt condolences to Giovanna and 
the Oddi Family.  

I was not going to mention the following here, but in light of this sad news, 
I've been up to my eyeballs producing a cancer research fundraiser (for Drs. 
Azra Raza — a member of the Biden Cancer Moonshot Task Force — and Sid 
Mukherjee, who won a Pulitzer for "The Emperor of All Maladies"), and if you're 
so inclined, please donate now to a cancer research organization of your 
choice. 

And add the meteorites Berduc and Talampaya to that list. Edwin expressed it 
beautifully: Carlos brought so much joy to those who adored him—which is to 
say...most anyone who was lucky enough to know him. 






On Jan 8, 2017, at 4:07 PM, Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list 
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> To all of those in our meteorite community, some very sad news. Our dear 
> friend and the guy with the biggest smile, Carlos Oddi passed away on 
> December 30th.
> 
> Carlos lost his battle with cancer but, he went out with pride, he was active 
> and doing what he loved until nearly the end. 
> 
> Carlos was responsible for bringing to market: Rio Limay, Garabato, Laguna 
> Manantiales and many other Argentine meteorites.
> 
> For many of us who knew and loved him, his passing will leave a hole in our 
> lives.
> 
> 
> Edwin
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Re: [meteorite-list] Sad News :-(

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Very sad. 

Larry was a good, good man who so enjoyed meteorites and especially the 
meteorite community—and he was so appreciated in return.  If I didn't see Larry 
in Tucson, it felt as if something were truly amissand so it will be.  

With heartfelt condolences to his family and all those near and dear. 

d, 



On Dec 9, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Raremeteorites via Meteorite-list 
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> We convey our condolences to his friends and family.
> 
> Great and pleasant person!, We are sorry to hear the very sad news. 
> Here is a link to a good image of Larry that we found online, 
> http://www.peaktopeak.com/comets/2010/showauction/2010_auction_011.JPG
> 
> 
> Sincerely
> 
> Adam and Zann
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Re: [meteorite-list] Major Find!

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Love this read.  Many congratulations!  

Yahoo, indeed.


On Jun 8, 2016, at 1:44 PM, Count Deiro via Meteorite-list 
 wrote:

> Hello List,
> 
> Less than an hour ago, I returned to Las Vegas with a some experienced 
> friends after we completed an "overnight" trip to the north. One of the 
> smarter of us had come up with a way to drive in the afternoon to an area of 
> promise and be on site at daybreak and hunt until, it was reasoned, people 
> would be in the area and we would be subject to whatever. 
> 
> At a little after sunrise this morning, and less than an hour into searching, 
> one of us made what we all agree might be a "major' find. We also agreed that 
> one of us could say something censored to the List without "letting the cat 
> out of the bag" for fear of the usual inane responses from the doubters and 
> criticizers. But, more importantly, we also are aware that there would a real 
> risk that some authority would claim the meteorite was found where it could 
> be subject to seizure. 
> 
> We all are so excited and pumpedespecially me, because my cancer has kept 
> me confined to home for many months... that we had to share the news and also 
> establish the start of a public record of the find.
> 
> All we can say further is that the meteorite, which is much larger than the 
> 13.7 kilo LL6 chondrite I found in Pahrump, Nevada, is obviously not an OC. 
> It was found on flat, sandy, terrain and it appears recent rain and wind had 
> exposed part of it. 
> 
> I say this with affection for my friends, but I'll be surprised if they can 
> keep a secret. At least I got to get some of the excitement off my chest. And 
> no...I am not the lucky one who literally stumbled over this rock...but, I 
> was 20' away.
> 
> Yahoo!
> 
> Count Deiro
> 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Kalahari lunar vs NWA 5000

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Folks

NWA 5000 is a spectacular meteorite whose resume did not require enhancing.  I 
wholly agree there is no lunar that's nicer.  That said, Kalahari 009 exists 
—it's a fact.  I am not going to climb into the details other than to share 
that the owner is a paranoid eccentric who has gone to great lengths to remain 
anonymous.  That's all that is at work here.  Nothing nefariousjust put 
Occam's Razor back into play.   In addition, I know of two other lunar masses 
that are larger than NWA 5000—one reassembled and one intact.  




On Jun 7, 2016, at 10:07 PM, Michael Farmer via Meteorite-list 
 wrote:

> I just now realized how I had left out an important piece of the email 
> earlier. 
> The Kalahari lunars have never been seen or exhibited publicly. I and many 
> others have serious doubts about even their existence. 
> The tiny samples shows in photos show a very ugly lunar. Those could never be 
> compared to NWA 5000 in value or any other way. I forgot to add the name in 
> my last email. Please don't get confused. If anyone claims to have a lunar 
> nicer or larger please put it on the scale and show it. Otherwise it's all 
> just talk. 
> Michael Farmer
> 
> 
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Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 5000 Goes Ivy League - NEW Display at Yale!

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi, 

While this is great — many congratulations! — the exhibit headline incorrectly 
states that NWA 5000 is "The World's Largest Lunar Meteorite."  In the exhibit 
description it states that NWA 5000 is the largest lunar meteorite ever 
discovered.  Despite being uber-cool, NWA 5000 never held this distinction.  
Discovered nearly a decade earlier, the Kalahari 009 mass is significantly 
larger.  In addition, there is a recent lunar which fits together as a jigsaw 
which is more than twice as massive (which Tony analyzed many months ago).  
Still...very nice.   All the best / Darryl




On Jun 6, 2016, at 8:35 PM, Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list 
 wrote:

> Dear Meteorite Community,
> 
> I would like to personally "Thank" everyone for the wonderful public and 
> private compliments and congratulations for the successful launch of the NWA 
> 5000 display in the Peabody Museum at Yale University.
> 
> Without the vision, support and encouragement from two very key participants 
> this public display would never have been realized. I would like to draw 
> attention to Dr. Tony Irving for the 'Vision, Encouragement and Friendship', 
> who made this all happen. His unwavering friendship, devotion to meteoritics 
> and continued help will always be cherished by me. He introduced me to Dr. 
> Stefan Nicolescu of Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History who has fast 
> become a dear friend as well. Stefan's open-minded and artistic demeanor 
> combined the Babylonian clay tablet, 'Velocity of the Moon', and lunar 
> meteorite NWA 5000 into a single display after a couple of our visits 
> throughout the Yale campus. This enabled the display to combine the 'Human 
> Element' with a material object from our Earth's Moon!
> 
> The collaboration between Tony and Stefan was crucial in ensuring that 'The 
> Display' has become a reality for all the world to share!
> 
> Once again, I would like to 'Thank' both Tony and Stefan!!
> 
> Best Regards,
> Greg
> 
> 
> Greg Hupe
> The Hupe Collection
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> 
> -Original Message- From: Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list
> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 3:20 AM
> To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
> Subject: [meteorite-list] NWA 5000 Goes Ivy League - NEW Display at Yale!
> 
> Dear Meteorite Friends,
> 
> I am proud to announce the Grand Opening of a very special display in the
> Peabody Museum at Yale University! My loan of the main mass of lunar
> meteorite Northwest Africa 5000 (NWA 5000), combined with an ancient clay
> tablet from the Yale Babylonian Collection (MLC 1880 - 'Velocity of the
> Moon'), is sure to amaze and thrill the public throughout the year. In
> addition to these authentic specimens, there is a full size painted replica
> of NWA 5000 to compliment the display and offer a glimpse of what the uncut
> mass looked like before sharing samples with the world.
> 
> I would like to thank everyone involved who helped make this special
> occasion possible. Without the dedication and enthusiasm from these
> professionals I would not have been able to share such a marvel of nature!
> 
> The display is scheduled to run through November 30, 2016. Please share in
> my excitement by viewing a few images I present here:
> 
> NWA 5000 display with Babylonian clay tablet 'Velocity of the Moon':
> http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/NWA5000/NWA5000-PeabodyMuseum1.jpg
> 
> NWA 5000 Main Mass:
> http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/NWA5000/NWA5000-PeabodyMuseum2.jpg
> 
> Babylonian clay tablet 'Velocity of the Moon':
> http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/NWA5000/NWA5000-PeabodyMuseum3.jpg
> 
> NWA 5000 replica (actual size before cutting of mass):
> http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/NWA5000/NWA5000-PeabodyMuseum4.jpg
> 
> Best Regards,
> Greg
> 
> 
> Greg Hupe
> The Hupe Collection
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Re: [meteorite-list] REMINDER: Christie's Auction Tomorrow

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi, 

Christie's makes it easy.  Just to go this site and click on any sale. 

http://www.christies.com/results



On Apr 20, 2016, at 12:08 AM, Anne Black <impact...@aol.com> wrote:

> Thank you Darryl.
> 
> But how do we see the hammer price on all those pieces?
> Will Christie publish those prices?   and where?   
> Thanks.
> 
> Anne M. Black
> www.IMPACTIKA.com
> impact...@aol.com
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
> To: meteorite-list <meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Tue, Apr 19, 2016 4:25 pm
> Subject: [meteorite-list] REMINDER:  Christie's Auction Tomorrow
> 
> 
> Hi, 
> 
> CHRISTIE'S Auction Tomorrow in London.  2.30p / (GMT+1)  Catalog – 
> http://bit.ly/23DlL8D
> 
> It's worth noting...
> 
> — Several lots have no reserve; 
> 
> — There is a benefit to those paying in US dollars.  Due to currency 
> fluctuations, CHRISTIE'S current USD auction estimates are about 8% lower 
> than those printed in the catalogue.  To track the current exchange 
> estimates, go to the CHRISTIE'S website http://bit.ly/1qp6Osq and look at the 
> “grid view” where the real-time dollar amounts can be compared with those in 
> the downloadable e-catalogue—which, again, can be seen here:  
> http://bit.ly/23DlL8D
> 
> 
> Best of luck, 
> 
> Darryl
> 
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[meteorite-list] REMINDER: Christie's Auction Tomorrow

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi, 

CHRISTIE'S Auction Tomorrow in London.  2.30p / (GMT+1)  Catalog – 
http://bit.ly/23DlL8D

It's worth noting...

— Several lots have no reserve; 

— There is a benefit to those paying in US dollars.  Due to currency 
fluctuations, CHRISTIE'S current USD auction estimates are about 8% lower than 
those printed in the catalogue.  To track the current exchange estimates, go to 
the CHRISTIE'S website http://bit.ly/1qp6Osq and look at the “grid view” where 
the real-time dollar amounts can be compared with those in the downloadable 
e-catalogue—which, again, can be seen here:  http://bit.ly/23DlL8D


Best of luck, 

Darryl

















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Re: [meteorite-list] Rock-napping case involving $425, 000 purchase of Fukang meteorite lands Massachusetts couple in court

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi Folks, 

I wish I could speak about this now.  What I can say is that I am confident 
this will land in the right place and will share in due time. 

Please also consider that when there is a detail mentioned in any report that 
seems tortured or too strange to believe—trust your instincts!;-)


All best / me



On Apr 11, 2016, at 3:20 PM, Tommy via Meteorite-list 
 wrote:

> http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2016/04/rock-napping_case_involving_42.html
> 
> Regards!
> 
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[meteorite-list] AD - CHRISTIE'S DEBUT CATALOG METEORITE AUCTION

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi, 

Meteorites have finally hit the big time as it regards at least one measure:  
CHRISTIE'S, the largest and most esteemed auction house in the world, will be 
conducting its first dedicated catalog auction of Meteorites on Wednesday, 
April 20th in South Kensington, London.

The catalog looks smart <--- (had to throw in a Briticism) and it most 
certainly is, as Alan Rubin had a hand in the creation of the descriptive copy. 
 The images by and large are not so bad as well.

To see a PDF copy of the catalog, go to the following link and click on the 
e-catalogue option, and you will see the PDF option

http://www.christies.com/salelanding/index.aspx?intSaleID=26216

There are close to 80 meteorites in the sale.  Several have no reserve.  Many 
have museum provenance.  The Zagami main mass—it's here.  As is the only 
"starstruck" lunar specimen

Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey (L.A. Confidential, American Beauty) 
had a piece of the Moon in his pocket as he sang “Fly Me to the Moon” on 
November 9, 2014 at the Thelonious Monk Institute’s “All-Star Gala Concert: A 
Tribute to President Bill Clinton” at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. 
Twenty-two other luminaries touched this same piece of the Moon that evening 
and signed their names to a document that states, “I touched the Moon at the 
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz All Star Jazz Salute to Bill Clinton.”  
Signatories include Herbie Hancock, Pharell Williams, Goldie Hawn, Don Cheadle, 
Dianne Reeves and Quincy Jones…and, of course, Mr. Spacey. (President Clinton's 
secret service detail wouldn't allow him to touch it—which was rather odd in 
the scheme of things.)  The winning bidder receives the Moon touched by the 
stars as well as the documentation. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this 
lot will benefit the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, the world’s largest 
non-profit devoted to nurturing excellence in jazz.



All the best / Darryl

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Re: [meteorite-list] 2nd recovered U.S. fall of 2016 - more details

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi, 

Thank you so much for this email.  I LOVE THIS. 

Congratulations to all involved and with especial appreciation to those whose 
efforts helped to make this possible.   Bravo!



On Feb 25, 2016, at 1:22 PM, Matson, Rob D. via Meteorite-list 
 wrote:

> Hi All,
> 
> Some further information about the circumstances leading to the successful
> meteorite recovery east of Lubbock, TX. First off, Mike Hankey deserves 
> special
> notice since often the first indication we have of a new potential fall is the
> AMS website that he maintains. Marc Fries was the first to spot the nice
> Lubbock radar returns for this fall -- less than 18 hours after the event! I
> compiled those, and additional returns I found in the Amarillo radar, and
> then went on a search for seismic signatures or videos that could be used
> to pin down the time of the event. One Youtube video surfaced right away,
> taken from a dashcam on highway 183 near Euless, Texas:
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMkeVGSlV7o
> 
> Pat Branch did some quick work measuring terminus angles, concluding that
> the vector lined up perfectly with the radar returns east of Lubbock. I soon
> located two more videos, one from some still undetermined location near
> Augusta, Kansas (east of Wichita) and some 580 km (!) from the fall:
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPDoZYfH4ko
> 
> and another from a dashcam near Edmond, OK, north of Oklahoma City:
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPb7jrtX4p0
> 
> Pat Branch was successful in contacting the driver of this car who provided
> his exact location. There are numerous landmarks in this video that allowed
> me to determine reasonably accurate starting and ending directions. 
> Triangulating
> this video with the one from Euless led to a fairly steep fireball entry 
> angle and
> a nearly due west trajectory.
> 
> However, upper atmospheric winds were relatively strong (over 100 mph to
> the southeast,) and not surprisingly this is the trend we see in the radar 
> returns.
> All that remained was to get an accurate time for the event so that meteorite
> masses could be estimated (based on the time delay between the fall and
> when various radar volumes were scanned). Unfortunately, none of the
> three videos above has a sufficiently accurate timetag.
> 
> But here again Pat came to the rescue. Rob Ferguson (the provider of the
> Edmond, OK dashcam) emailed Pat telling him that the fireball was also
> captured by the Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Management's tower cam,
> and that a friend of his (Putnam Reiter) works there and pulled the video for
> him. This has a great, unobstructed view of the event, being up on a tower
> some 200 feet! Most importantly, it has a very accurate timetag, being
> regularly synced with a NTP server. So we now knew the beginning of the
> event was at 3:44:08 UT (21:44:08 CST). I determined that the earliest radar
> returns of the fall were from Amarillo NEXRAD at 3:45:49.7, just 99 seconds
> after the beginning of dark flight (~21:44:11 UT). This was how we knew
> meteorites were on the ground for sure, since dust or even small pebbles
> can't fall that far in less than 2 minutes.
> 
> Anyway, this is getting a bit long and I want to get these details out
> there sooner rather than later in order to credit some of the important
> players that made this all happen. Hopefully it gives you a sense of the
> amount of detective work goes into chasing down these falls, and how
> much of a team effort it is.
> 
> Cheers!
> Rob
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Re: [meteorite-list] Barack Hussein Obama Places Over 265 Million Acres Of Land Off-limits

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi, 

While I take your point and understand your frustration, you've violated the 
most fundamental canon of journalistic ethics by extracting a passage from a 
publication which you've represented as a quote—but a quote which you've 
modified. 

Your gratuitous addition of the president's middle name is a point I do not 
take to at all:  bigotry is not welcome here. 




On Feb 12, 2016, at 10:54 AM, Raremeteorites via Meteorite-list 
 wrote:

> Dear List Member,
> 
> Barrack Hussein Obama has added another 1.8 million acres of land to the his 
> running total of 265 million acres that are now completely off limits to 
> mineral hunting of any sort which includes meteorites.
> 
> Highlights:
> 
> "With his second term winding down, Barrack Hussein Obama has now protected 
> more than 265 million acres of land and water, more than any other 
> administration. A year ago, Obama designated much of the Angeles National 
> Forest as the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument."
> 
> "Concern over the long-term health of the deceptively delicate terrain 
> spurred Obama to designate the Mojave Trails, Sand to Snow and Castle 
> Mountains monuments under the 1906 Antiquities Act, which authorizes 
> presidents to create national monuments on federal land to protect "objects 
> of historic and scientific interest."
> 
> Link to article:
> 
> http://www.latimes.com/science/la-me-monuments-20160212-story.html
> 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Fall Over Eastern Turkish Village: Poor Villagers Make Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars After Black Stones From Space Rain Down

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

HI,

With great respect, Adam, your references to Claxton and Peekskill do not 
comport with what I've read -- as well was what I've experienced -- and I don't 
think I'm going out on a limb here by suggesting I'm not alone here.  All the 
best / Darryl


On Nov 16, 2015, at 3:39 AM, Raremeteorites via Meteorite-list 
 wrote:

> I moved away from collecting new falls when I paid over $600.00 a gram for 
> Claxton and could only realize less than $140.00 a gram a few years later 
> when broken down into smaller pieces.  Peekskill can be had for a fraction of 
> the price it once sold for.   The asking is price is way too high on this new 
> Howardite when the famous Kopoeta Howardite with much more history and much 
> less total weight only fetches around $100.00 a gram at auction.
> 
> Then there are a few other issues like greedy con artists substituting fresh 
> NWA material for witnessed falls or a serious decline in collectors 
> disposable income since 2008 that puts downward price pressure on all 
> collectables.
> 
> A collectable of any sort has to be extremely desirable and very different to 
> survive as an investment in this very slowly recovering economy.
> 
> Adam 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

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beautiful specimen.  thanx!


On Apr 11, 2015, at 3:00 AM, Paul Swartz via Meteorite-list 
meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com wrote:

 Today's Meteorite Picture of the Day: NWA 6620
 
 Contributed by: Michael Hofmann
 
 http://www.tucsonmeteorites.com/mpodmain.asp?DD=04/11/2015
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Re: [meteorite-list] aziz habibi and his bad behavior

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi, 

Mohamed rendition is in-part incorrect. 

Aziz has been in contact with the owner for quite some time now, and as Rachid, 
myself and others can attest, the trigger to Habibi's interest was certainly 
not the interest expressed by Mohamed this past weekend.  In an effort 
sanctioned by Rachid, Aziz had been operating at my request. 

I've never experienced more misinformation and disinformation dispensed in the 
commerce of meteorites than in the matter pertaining to this one stone.  Why 
the ever-evolving narrative?  in addition to a newly spirited competitiveness 
between buyers, the seller has played each and every buyer off one another with 
doses of disinformation.




On Oct 2, 2014, at 8:00 AM, Aid Mohamed via Meteorite-list wrote:

 Hello listers
 A professor called me in order to show me a person who
 has  an lunar stone, when I see it, its weigh 1345g .i was travelling by
 my car around 1000 km,  when i meet the Owner of lunar
 stone we
 confirmed deal on Saturday ,he want the money cash but on saturday and
 sunday the bank was closed,but surely we are confirmed the deal and we
 have an appointement to pay them on monday cash. When i know the weight
 of this stone i remember that Rachid Chaoui have a probleme with same
 weight lunar stone,as will as i called Rachid to told him all
 informations about this stone, then I know that is same stone  that
 Rachid Chaoui has an problem about ,and I decide to buy it for Rachid.
 The big probleme is when Aziz Habibi know that I confirmed the deal he 
 contact the
 owner and  he said for him that he will pay more for it,
 On Monday morning I bring the total amount, I meet the owner and he said that 
 the deal was cancelled there are who can pay more
 Si Listers, What do you think about this Habibi's games?
 best regards
 Aid
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Re: [meteorite-list] aziz habibi and his bad behavior

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi, 

When Mohamed inferred his interaction with the seller was this past 
Saturday—that was a detail I could speak to.  Given the reframing, I can only 
say this story has more wrinkles than a retirement home.  It has also, 
unfortunately, been a banquet of missteps, false accusations and greed.

That said, I remain steadfast in my belief that an honest seller is the fulcrum 
between honest and dishonest outcomes. Specifically, it is a fact that the 
written contract to which Mohamed referred is not the only written contract to 
have been violated in this matter. 

As for the specimen itself, I have every reason to believe it is in transit on 
its way to me—and thus the pent-up sentiments now being broadcast on the list.








On Oct 3, 2014, at 4:09 AM, rachid chaoui wrote:

 Hello freinds
 All what Aid Mohamed descrive about this story is right ,what i should clear 
 is that was not last Week end it was two week end a go.
 unfrontunatel we wanted to over this bad story as soon as possible but as 
 Mohamed said the Bad Behavior of Habibi let the story to be long a bit 
 All the best.
 
 
 
 
 2014-10-02 19:17 GMT+02:00 Gary Fujihara via Meteorite-list 
 meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com:
 I will stand in allegiance with Rachid Chaoui and Aid Mohamed. Both, like 
 most Moroccans, are honorable meteorite dealers. It is not right to 
 generalize all peoples as bad because of one individual. Azule.
 
 Sent from Gary's iPhone
 
  On Oct 2, 2014, at 2:00 AM, Aid Mohamed via Meteorite-list 
  meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com wrote:
 
  Hello listers
  A professor called me in order to show me a person who
  has  an lunar stone, when I see it, its weigh 1345g .i was travelling by
  my car around 1000 km,  when i meet the Owner of lunar
  stone we
  confirmed deal on Saturday ,he want the money cash but on saturday and
  sunday the bank was closed,but surely we are confirmed the deal and we
  have an appointement to pay them on monday cash. When i know the weight
  of this stone i remember that Rachid Chaoui have a probleme with same
  weight lunar stone,as will as i called Rachid to told him all
  informations about this stone, then I know that is same stone  that
  Rachid Chaoui has an problem about ,and I decide to buy it for Rachid.
  The big probleme is when Aziz Habibi know that I confirmed the deal he 
  contact the
  owner and  he said for him that he will pay more for it,
  On Monday morning I bring the total amount, I meet the owner and he said 
  that the deal was cancelled there are who can pay more
  Si Listers, What do you think about this Habibi's games?
  best regards
  Aid
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[meteorite-list] ADVERT / NEW DIOGENITE on EBAY

[Darryl Pitt via Meteorite-list]

Hi Folks, 

I put a couple of things up on eBay which I thought I might make mention 
of—especially the new diogenite.

http://bit.ly/1jW6F4W

The auction ends tomorrow.



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Re: [meteorite-list] LOVINA

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi Paul, 

Sounds like an interesting vacation. 

On February 14th I posted detailed correspondence to the list concerning the 
publication of what was then an upcoming LPSC abstract on Lovina which I had 
instigated with Qingzhu Yin of University of California Davis.  Here is the 
link:   http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2014/pdf/1434.pdf

It now seems clear Lovina is terrestrial.  At the same time, in the words of 
several meteoriticists, Lovina is far more rare than a typical iron meteorite. 
 Given that its elemental signature—including elemental ratios—so closely 
approximates that of an iron meteorite, Lovina is a fascinating link between 
the terrestrial and extraterrestrial.  In addition, given its ziggurat 
(pyramidal) structure, Lovina is the single finest specimen of awaruite known, 
and your dad would do quite should he find more.   

All the best / Darryl




On Apr 5, 2014, at 7:11 PM, Paul Gessler wrote:

 I have a question regarding the status of LOVINA?
 After the UC Berkeley study in 2011 what is the consensus regarding
 the validity of LOVINA as a meteorite???
 
 Has it been verified?
 Or is it disputed?
 
 Thanks for any input on the subject.
 Reason for asking Is My father (Nick) will be in Bali this summer and really 
 has no desire to be a regular
 tourist and of course wants to do something meteoritic there. So at lowtide 
 he's going to search for additional pieces
 and perhaps also beachcomb for parts of Flight 370.
 
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] AD: Caddo County, OK Killer IAB Silicated Iron

[Darryl Pitt]

Caddo County?!

My golly, it's fun to see this surface after so many years.  A classic for 
those of us who came up in the late 80s/90s; it's like the music to which we 
grew up.  Nice offering! 



On Apr 1, 2014, at 4:20 PM, Ruben Garcia wrote:

 Hi Steve,
 
 Pretty cool stuff, I don't remember when I saw such nice samples of
 this meteorite  Also , the price is not bad.
 
 On Tue, Apr 1, 2014 at 12:50 PM, Steve Arnold meteorh...@aol.com wrote:
 Hello List,
 
 I figure I should jump in here and get my one last free ad in while I can.
 
 I have some small part slices of Caddo County, Oklahoma available now.
 
 This is an amazing IAB silicated iron, unlike anything I have ever seen
 before.  In fact when it first hit the market years ago it was thought it
 might have been a Lodranite. (That was back when lodranites were still
 grouped by some as a stony-iron due to their high metal content.)
 
 These part slices, while small, dramatically exhibit a fine Widmanstatten
 pattern.  This is in stark comparison of other silicated irons we often see.
 Some of these have a larger iron portions while others have more silicates.
 I struggle to determine which I personally like best...they all, while
 different to some extent, look awesome.
 
 I have seen very little of this rare rock on the market, although in my
 early days in the meteorite business, this was one that would catch my
 attention in Bob Haag's Private Collection catalogs.
 
 While not as special maybe as a Lodranite (type wise) it definitely is
 prettier than any Lodranite I have seen.
 
 $18/g - $20/g
 
 Post card ID card comes with them at not cost, loaded in Riker Boxes $5.00
 extra.  $5.00 Shipping
 Check what I have here:
 
 http://s361.photobucket.com/user/stevearnoldpmh/library/Caddo%20County%202
 
 Look for SOLD to appear in the descriptions under the photos as they sell.
 
 Email me off list if you would like to buy one.  Major Credit Cards accepted
 as is Paypal.
 
 Thanks for looking.
 
 Steve Arnold
 Host of Science Channel's TV Series Meteorite Men
 www.ScienceChannel.com
 Co-Founder of America's Meteorite Store: Meteorites  More, 28 1/2 Spring
 St., Eureka Springs, AR 72632
 President Palladot Inc, Extra-terrestrial Gemstones   www.Palladot.com
 Facebook:  MeteoriteMan
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Re: [meteorite-list] Ontario Fall Area Calculation 18MAR2014 Event

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

I'm gonna bet large on Peter, Phil and the crew at University of Western 
Ontario to come up with something

One gallonRocky Road.   ;-)





On Mar 22, 2014, at 11:54 AM, Jim Wooddell wrote:

 Hi Dirk!
 
 Interesting.  I looked and figured nothing survived.
 
 I do not see anything real impressive on the sky cams, although a solution is 
 obviously going to be there from that group of cameras which I will assume 
 are dialed in with calibrated data files.
 The 1 camera where the event occurred almost overhead does not indicate to me 
 anything majorily impressive.  While it is a beautiful capturethey all 
 are if it's overhead.
 I have read that sonic stations do not have much of anything.
 I have read that radar is pretty much not there.
 So the main break up was about 65km and went dark at about 35km?
 
 Do you have any other data to support survival?
 
 Enjoying watching the frenzy and folks getting all hyped up! I bet nothing 
 will be found the other day and I backed that bet up in that if I am wrong, I 
 will gladly eat 1/2 gallon of ice cream!
 Of course, I truly hope I am wrong!
 
 Best!
 
 Jim
 
 
 On 3/21/2014 10:27 PM, drtanuki wrote:
 List,
   I have now posted my calculation result for the Ontario meteorite fall of 
 18MAR-
  estimated survived weight of up to 10 Kg. Least likely survived at 1KG.  
 Largest stone guess 300-500 gr.
 
 http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.jp/2014/03/breaking-news-ont-oh-meteor-18mar2014.html
 
 
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 Version: 2014.0.4336 / Virus Database: 3722/7229 - Release Date: 03/21/14
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] New fall

[Darryl Pitt]

Many, many congratulations!  That's outstanding!

The BEST.   

Wishing you and Melodye all that you wish for...


Enjoyenjoy




On Mar 20, 2014, at 4:45 PM, Michael Farmer wrote:

 New fall in Tucson AZ!  Evan Reese Farmer
 6 lb 13 oz. Born 20 March 2014 1157 am.
 Michael Farmer
 
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[meteorite-list] LOVINA REVISITED

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

For those who have followed the saga of Lovina:

Found in Bali, Indonesia, Lovina was classified as an ungrouped iron in early 
2008; at the end of the same year I acquired the entire mass. Lovina's hallmark 
feature are ziggurat (pyramidal) structures which measure up to two 
centimeters.  It seems these structures formed while Lovina was in solution in 
the tropical shallows from which it was recovered.  I had been offering 
specimens for sale when the Smithsonian expressed interest in acquiring the 
main mass in late 2009—and I first stopped selling specimens when Tim McCoy 
doubted Lovina's meteoricity.  Sales recommenced when new evidence from an 
esteemed colleague of Tim's resulted in the determination Lovina was indeed a 
meteorite. Months later sales were again discontinued—through this day—when 
additional news from multiple sources (Wasson, Nishiizuma) rolled in which 
contradicted the positive findings. 

Lovina bears uncanny similarities to the composition of an iron meteorite.  If 
this wasn't a meteorite, what was it? I had heard several theories, and I had 
gone to lengths to have the same verified. Some scientists felt it was slag—a 
notion dismissed by most. Others would only speak to me off-record, as they 
felt their hypothesis might be ridiculed by colleagues. One thing I've learned 
is that if there is doubt about the meteoricity of an object, it is not easy to 
find a meteoriticist to do more work on it. 

Well, early last year I was so grateful to meet Qingzhu Yin of University 
California at Davis and Yangting Lin of the Key Laboratory of the Earth's Deep 
Interior in Beijing. Yangting's affiliation in particular was of great interest 
to me given a couple of the seemingly rogue hypotheses to which I previously 
alluded. A dinner in Beijing with Qingzhu and Yangting—at which Lovina 
dominated the conversation—resulted in Qingzhu's profound interest in Lovina; 
an interest which culminated in an LPSC abstract entitled New Insights Into 
the Origin of Lovina, a Mystery Metal, which can be seen here:  
http://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2014/pdf/1434.pdf

Verdict: while it was determined not to be a meteorite by Qingzhu and his 
co-authors, Lovina is nonetheless an important find that is extraordinarily 
rare. The section of the mass with ziggurats has been preserved intact; it is 
certain a museum is in its future. 


All best / Darryl



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Re: [meteorite-list] Thank you and Computer problems

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi 

Just noticed this. 

I was the primary source of Banten as it regards the material in 
circulation—probably responsible for 90% or more.  I obtained Banten in an 
exchange with the Museum Geologi.  i was subsequently involved in a handful of 
exchanges and sales of Banten and it was offered at a Macovich Auction in 
Tucson about13 years ago!  (Egad).  The Indonesian MG no longer 
participates in exchanges.

All the best, 

Darryl





On Dec 20, 2013, at 4:02 PM, Anne Black wrote:

 Hello everybody,
 
 Sorry I have not thanked all of you who answered my question regarding the 
 pieces of Banten I posted on the Picture of the Day (Thank you Paul), it did 
 help and the origin of the pieces has been narrowed down to probably the 
 Museum of Bandung in Indonesia.
 
 And the reason I did not respond sooner is that my computer had been invaded 
 by a weird virus that did not damage any of my data but was apparently having 
 fun moving things around, shutting down my computer on a random basis, or 
 broadcasting a radio station in German!  After a couple days in the 
 Computer-Hospital, my computer is behaving, everything seems to be back to 
 normal. Only one remaining problem: I cannot update my website, but that will 
 be taken care of shortly. In the mean time please do email me if you have any 
 questions.
 
 Again thanks.
 
 Anne M. Black
 www.IMPACTIKA.com
 impact...@aol.com
 
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[meteorite-list] ADVERT: Subtype 3.00 — NO RESERVE

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi Folks! 

Hoping you're well. 

Select auctions ending late this afternoon — all with no reserve:

http://bit.ly/1gHpc8M

Featuring

NWA 7731 - subtype 3.00 - along with Semarkona (which is untouchable) this is 
THE most primitive, unequilibrated planetary material that exists—and it's a 
complete slice!

NWA 5717 - subtype 3.05 - two edges of fusion crust along with a rare dark 
inclusion;

TISSINT - two edges sides of fusion crust;

VALERA - the only meteorite known to have killed an animal;

KAINSAZ - rare CO3.2 witnessed fall;

NWA 7944 - a new, fresh Martian meteorite;

NWA 7214 - the freshest aubrite obtainable (W0/W1) that is not a witnessed 
fall;  


Good luck and Happy Holidays!


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[meteorite-list] ADVERT / WIllamette - Outstanding Specimen at No Reserve

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi Everyone

I thought I might mention an outstanding partial slice of Willamette is up on 
eBay.  The auction concludes early Friday evening (EST)

In terms of the aesthetics of its kamacite/taenite dispersion, this 33 gram 
specimen is probably the finest, large square of Willamette to exist. 

http://bit.ly/193aIaS


Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Warmly / Darryl 









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[meteorite-list] ADVERT : NEW MARTIAN FOR SALE

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

Not yet approved by Met Soc's Nom Com, there is a new, recently confirmed 
Martian meteorite: NWA 7944 (provisional).  

The first specimen of this fresh diabasic shergottite to be publicly 
offered—the 68th distinct Martian meteorite on record—is now listed on eBay.  
This sale will end tomorrow, Friday, at 4p PST  (7p EST) / (12a GMT Saturday)

Here it is

http://bit.ly/1eSqmx8


All best / Darryl





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Re: [meteorite-list] Dirk Ross / San Luis Potosi (non)-meteor?

[Darryl Pitt]

adding my voice to the few.;-)


On Sep 4, 2013, at 4:53 PM, Matson, Robert D. wrote:

 Hi Count,
 
 I absolutely concur that Dirk's efforts seem to be appreciated by many,
 but publicly acknowledged by few. So let me go on record thanking Dirk
 for his tireless efforts -- more often than not, he is the first to
 report on a new potential meteorite-dropping event, and his site is
 a must-visit for seeing early videos.
 
 Unfortunately, I'm of the opinion that the San Luis Potosi videos
 are an elaborate hoax, as the meteor cannot be confirmed using one
 of my reliable sources. There was no bright meteor over central
 Mexico at any time from 4 pm to 6 pm local time (CDT) on 21 August,
 which corresponds to 21:00-23:00 UT.
 
 Apparently I'm not the only one of this opinion. Dirk forwarded me
 the following link that he received from someone who has picked
 apart the four videos. You can judge for yourself, but I think he/she
 has found some subtle glitches and oversights that call into
 question their validity:
 
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5F7ySYpB1RMfeature=youtu.be
 
 I am also bothered by the mismatch between the reported time of the
 fall (~5:25 pm) and the sun's elevation angle -- particularly in
 the church video. The sun appears to be very high in the sky for
 so late in the day. And where are all the witness reports, or
 stories in Mexican newspapers?
 
 Finally, two of the videos are too lucky, in the sense that they
 just happened to be recording something rather un-video-worthy (some
 random train from a car, and a poorly framed church tower) and
 the meteor magically appears.
 
 What do you all think?  --Rob
 
 
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 [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Count
 Deiro
 Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 4:46 PM
 To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
 Subject: [meteorite-list] San Luis Potosi Meteor
 
 Hi Listers,
 
 One of the small things in life, but something that brings big pleasure
 is to have the opportunity to compliment and thank someone for their
 providing free gratis excitement and interest into your life.
 
 Our colleague and friend in Tokyo, Dirk Ross, tirelessly maintains his
 WORLD WIDE METEOR/METEORITE site gathering and posting the news,videos
 and photos of events we are interested in.
 
 His posting of the four extraordinary videos of the August 21st. meteor
 crossing the mountains and valleys near San Luis Potosi, Mexico are
 thrilling. The last of the four is such a classic that it will always
 remain in my memory bank. It is far more interesting than the video of
 the Great Fireball of 1972 (Gran Teton Grazer.)
 
 http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.jp/2013/08/san-luis-potosi-mexico-
 daytime-bolide.html
 
 Thank you Dirk..I understand there were sonics associated with this
 meteor. It would be great to find if it became a meteorite.
 
 Cordially,
 
 Count Deiro
 IMCA 3536  
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite hunter takes £10,000 rock to auction - And a part

[Darryl Pitt]

Peter, Rob, Folks

First of all, the article in question appears to not be written by the Guardian 
but was a wire-service pick-up. 

Secondly

 In my case, press releases are written by a third party, usually with little 
 or no knowledge of meteorites, but with a whole bunch of enthusiasm. Perhaps 
 a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. I rarely get to read and approve 
 them, sadly.

I can promise there were not more than three press releases issued—if that.  
Rob, I personally find it curious that as a major collector offering a portion 
of your collection you would not insist on press release approval in the effort 
to help sell the sale on its merits and get things right—should that be of 
concern.  To be precise, for those of us that cultivate major media I believe 
it's incumbent on us to police the messages being disseminated as best we 
can—because necessarily some details will be tortured.

However, in this particular article, there are so very many spurious claims—too 
many, in fact, for it to be so readily dismissed.  


Sincerely, 

Darryl


p.s.  For those unaware, I offered the first collection of meteorites ever to 
be made available at auction (Phillips 1995) and helmed the largest meteorite 
auction ever (Heritage at over $1M hammer).  Take note, neither project was 
with Lyon  Turnbull, the only auctioneers known to specialise in meteorite 
sales.  What a joke.  (And please do consider that an  auction house which has 
no sense of reality is a very dangerous entity with whom to conduct business.) 






On Aug 26, 2013, at 7:37 AM, Peter Davidson wrote:

 Dear Anne, Rob and Listees
 
 I have come to know Rob over the last few years (he could almost be described 
 as a neighbour) and I was convinced when I read the newspaper articles about 
 the forthcoming auction that they were misrepresenting what Rob actually said 
 and what he intended to convey in the interview. Having experienced a similar 
 thing recently myself (not meteorite-related) I can fully appreciate his 
 anger and frustration. I attended a course run on behalf of the museum by a 
 former television and newspaper journalist on the pitfalls and dangers 
 associated with press interviews. I have to say I was a very illuminating 
 day. Not just hearing from this very experienced reporter, but seeing actual 
 examples of TV interviews where things went badly wrong and the how the words 
 actually said on screen were creatively edited to achieve maximum 
 embarrassment for the interviewee. What Rob says, or alludes to, about 
 reporters/journalists is true in that they basically have very limited 
 knowledge of the subject they write about, but are still required to file a 
 story that will grab people's attention by distorting the facts and 
 misrepresenting the interviewee. The old journalistic saying about never 
 letting the facts get in the way of a good story has more than a hint of the 
 truth about it. Rob is an experienced and knowledgeable meteorite 
 collector/dealer and I know he would have all the necessary paperwork and 
 permissions.
 
 Anne, The Guardian newspaper is one of the few UK newspapers I actually read. 
 It consistently and (usually) accurately reports the news and it is fearless 
 in tacking our increasingly right-wing government and its very obvious 
 shortcomings. I am certain this is just a blip and I would urge all list 
 members (around the World) to read, or refer to The Guardian (and its sister 
 Sunday paper the Observer) when they want to find out anything about the UK 
 political scene that is not tainted by the right-wing bias of most of the UK 
 press. 
 
 Kindest Regards
 
 Peter Davidson
 Curator of Minerals
 
 National Museums Collection Centre
 242 West Granton Road
 Edinburgh
 EH5 1JA
 00 44 131 247 4283
 p.david...@nms.ac.uk
 
 
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 Subject: [meteorite-list] Fwd: Meteorite hunter takes £10,000 rock to auction 
 - And a part
 
 On behalf of Rob Elliott:
 
 And Thank you Rob, it is good to hear from you.
 
 
 Anne M. Black
 www.IMPACTIKA.com
 impact...@aol.com
 
 
 -Original Message-
 From: FERNLEA4 fernl...@aol.com
 To: impactika impact...@aol.com
 Sent: Mon, Aug 19, 2013 2:54 pm
 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite hunter takes £10,000 rock to auction 
 - And a part
 
  will contact the Guardian, the Auction House and Rob Elliott and explain 
 to them how wrong they are.  
  
 Hi Anne.
  
 Hope all is well with you.
 Don't worry, I'm not that naive!! :-) I may no longer be one of the major 
 meteorite dealers, but I'm still as involved with the meteorite world as I 
 ever was. I haven't posted to the List in perhaps 10 years, yet I still lurk.
  
 To explain...
 In my case, press releases are written by a third party, usually 

Re: [meteorite-list] Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds and Bernd in the Sky with Hilda :-)

[Darryl Pitt]

:-)   

Yay!  A lovely gesture to a terrific fellow.  Well done, Rob...everyone. 



On Jul 29, 2013, at 2:21 PM, Bernd V. Pauli wrote:

 Hello List,
 
 Can you imagine my surprise when Rob Matson emailed me and told me
 that I would be honored with something very special for my birthday last
 May 12. He had done a bit of pre-planning regarding the wording of the
 citation and had got the help from a few people notably Dorothy Norton,
 John Kashuba, Bob and Moni Verish – all of whom (including Rob Matson
 himself, of course!) I want to thank very, very much.
 
 I am truly honored to be wandering among the stars while still roaming
 terrestrial fields! I am deeply touched to orbit the Sun together with such
 celebrities as our late O.R. Norton [(163800) Richardnorton], his wife
 Dorothy Norton [(149243) Dorothynorton = 2002 RL239], my late friend
 Jim Kriegh [149244 Kriegh], alongside our esteemed Geoff Notkin [(132904)
 Notkin = 2002 RB237], just to name a few.
 
 The minor planet (247553) 2002 RV234 is a member of the Hilda family.
 Hildas are in a 3:2 orbital resonance with Jupiter, i.e. they complete 3
 orbits for every two Jovian orbits. They have dark surfaces, are rich in
 organics and contain water. CI and CM meteorites are believed to originate
 in these types of asteroids.
 
 My little asteroid is about 6.5 km in diameter, and, assuming an average
 density of 2.1 g/cm^3 for CI/CM chondrites, this would amount to a mass
 of about 3 x 10^11 metric tons (300 billion metric tons).
 Most of this detailed info was provided by Rob Matson!
 
 Here is the PDF-link to the Minor Planet Circular:
 
 http://www.minorplanetcenter.net/iau/ECS/MPCArchive/2013/MPC_20130722.pdf
 
 Just enter my family name and you’ll find me at the top
 of the second column of page 231 of that Circular.
 
 Thank you very much for this
 honor bestowed on me,
 
 Bernd
 
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk strewnfield map and trajectory projection

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

So well done, Svend.  Bravo!   Congratulations to you and your contributors. 

Hoping most is well with you.   Warmly / Darryl



On Jun 16, 2013, at 3:30 PM, Meteorite-Recon.com wrote:

 Dear All,
 
 A first version of the Chelyabinsk strewnfield map is now completed:
 
 http://www.meteorite-recon.com/en/Meteorite_Chelyabinsk_6.html
 
 At the bottom of the page, we provide a download link to a large-size
 version.
 
 The trajectory projection and wind models are based on the excellent work of
 Karl Wimmer. Find coordinates were submitted from field researchers and 
 private
 enthusiasts, mainly from Russia. Additional information can be found in the
 accompanying text.
 
 Please note that we encourage a non-commercial distribution of the strewnfield
 map only.
 
 Thanks to everyone who has contributed.
 
 Cheers
 
 Svend
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Ugandan sues U.S. over meteorite

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi,

If the roles of the players here were reassigned different nationalities—such 
that the complainant were American—would you be railing about this being...an 
American scam of some sort?



On Apr 18, 2013, at 7:00 PM, Michael Farmer wrote:

 One can not just walk up and give a meteorite to the US embassy. None of 
 this story makes any sense. Furthermore unless he has a receipt, he would 
 have nothing to file a claim. He also would have some trouble since that was 
 more than 20 years ago!
 Like I said, Nigerian scam of some sort.
 Funny though. 
 I'll sell him a nice Mbale for only a few million and call it a day.
 Michael Farmer
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 On Apr 18, 2013, at 5:56 PM, Galactic Stone  Ironworks 
 meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi List,
 
 Let's make assumptions, shall we?
 
 Assume the man did give a Mbale meteorite to the US Embassy.
 
 Assume the Mbale stone in question is a large, museum-class
 individual with fresh crust, regmaglypts, and it weighs 2 kilos.
 
 Assume the meteorite was a loaner  and the giver had the expectation
 or right to get it back at some point in the future.
 
 Even with all of those assumptions, the stone is worth, at most, a
 couple thousand dollars - tops, under the best of circumstances.
 
 If money is what the guy is after and he wants the fair market value,
 give him a new iPhone and a $200 iTunes gift card, and call it even.
 
 Best regards,
 
 MikeG
 
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 Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone
 Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone
 Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galacticstone
 RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516
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 On 4/18/13, Dan Miller dannysp...@gmail.com wrote:
 I like the line where it  says the value of the cargo or meteorite is
 worth billions if not trillions of dollars
 On Apr 18, 2013 1:38 PM, Galactic Stone  Ironworks 
 meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Billions or trillions of dollars for a chunk of Mbale?
 
 Somebody is smoking something.
 
 Best regards,
 
 MikeG
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 On 4/18/13, Tom Randall tommy2...@hvc.rr.com wrote:
 http://bit.ly/12qrXT9
 
 Regards!
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Urgent Attention: Major Meteorite Collectionstollen !!!!

[Darryl Pitt]

Sadly, there is indeed far more to this story



On Mar 11, 2013, at 10:06 PM, Jason Utas wrote:

 I've heard someone else (very trustworthy) chime in on this,
 andthere may be more to the story.  I'm not willing to say
 anything certain on this issue until more information from both sides
 comes to light.
 Jason
 
 On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 6:46 PM, Jason Utas meteorite...@gmail.com wrote:
 Not to point any fingers or anythingthese are specimens pictured
 or described on the list of specimens that was sent to the
 meteorite-list:
 
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-1814-Meteorite-Bencubbine-like-CBa-1814-0001-120-15g-Main-Mass-1-of-5-/281070466338?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item41711af522
 
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-1950-Martian-Lherzonlitic-Shergottite-Meteorite-1950-0003-0-31g-Slice-/271167945808?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item3f22de7c50
 
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWA-530-Meteorite-Carbonaceous-Chondrite-CR2-0530-0001-7-15g-Stunning-CR2-/271162995077?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item3f2292f185
 
 http://eegooblago.com/mesosiderites/nwa_4747_mesosiderite
 
 http://eegooblago.com/chondrites_carbonaceous/nwa_6458_ck4_carbonaceous
 
 http://eegooblago.com/diogenite/nwa5480_-_diogenite
 
 http://eegooblago.com/historic_meteorites/nwa_1068_louise_michel
 
 http://eegooblago.com/historic_meteorites/nwa_2737_martian_chassignite
 
 http://eegooblago.com/historic_meteorites/nwa_725_acapulcoitewinonaite
 
 http://eegooblago.com/historic_meteorites/changxing_h5_meteorite
 
 And probably a few others.  I got bored with cross-checking NWA numbers.
 
 The pattern on his Arispe looks unusually fine for Arispe, assume
 it's something else based on the description.
 
 The ebay seller and website owner is Sean Tutorow, a dealer I am
 unfamiliar with. I asked for additional photos for one of his NWA's on
 ebay some time ago, and was told that he 'didn't do extra photos' or
 something like that.  Came across as impolite, know nothing else about
 the fellow.
 
 What's the story?
 
 Jason
 
 
 On Mon, Mar 11, 2013 at 6:11 PM, Richard Montgomery
 rickm...@earthlink.net wrote:
 Bruno and Carine,
 Massive regrets, and fortunately we meteorite lovers have more wisdom than
 the crooks know.   As many of us were in your room, I will be vigilant.
 Somehow I didn't receive your original post to the List.  Has anyone else?
 Richard Montgomery
 
 - Original Message - From: Jim Strope fa...@yahoo.com
 To: The Earth's Memory i...@meteorite.fr
 Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; i...@imcamail.de
 Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 5:29 PM
 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Urgent Attention: Major Meteorite
 Collectionstollen 
 
 
 
 This is terrible news.
 
 Jim Strope
 421 4th Street
 Glen Dale, WV. 26038
 
 Sent from my iPad
 
 On Mar 11, 2013, at 7:35 PM, The Earth's Memory i...@meteorite.fr
 wrote:
 
 Dear list Members,
 
 it is with consternation that we annouce you that we have been
 victims of extortion at the beginning of the Tucson show
 and finaly totaly robbed at the end of the Tucson show.
 
 Fortunatly the criminals have been iddentified and one have admited
 that he has the material. For security and procedure raison we will not
 disclose their names at that time nor the circumstances, we can just tell
 you that two are Americans and one is Morrocan.
 
 We and the Police have enough evidences and witnesses, that will lead the
 criminal team to be
 punished by the full power of the Law.
 
 We offered them to give back the material and we would not press charges,
 but it seems that they are not cooperating.
 The French Police will involve FBI and INTERPOL in the next days as they
 don't return our inventory intact and at no cost NOW.
 
 Here is a rapid list of what have been stolen and extorqued:
 http://www.meteorite.fr/en/stolen.htm
 
 this list is still partial as we are working on it, there are many
 fossils too.
 
 Many of you know that these specimens are our and saw them in our room or
 on our web site for years,
 please have a close look on that list, some specimens might be already
 for sell somewhere.
 
 We ask any Dealer, Collector or Curator to be very carefull.
 
 If you have been proposed any suspicious specimens, please report it to
 us or Eric Twelker off list.
 
 Any help would be very much appreciated.
 
 Best from France,
 
 Bruno  Carine
 La Memoire de la Terre
 The Earth's Memory
 France
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Re: [meteorite-list] finally: L3.00

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

With great respect, the hallowed primacy of Semarkona is not in jeopardy.



On Mar 6, 2013, at 4:21 PM, Adam Hupe wrote:

 It looks like the almighty Semarkona has been dethroned, congratulations, 
 Adam.
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...

[Darryl Pitt]

No...please don't! ;-)


On Feb 28, 2013, at 1:34 PM, John Teague wrote:

 To whom it may concern:
 
 This is an example of the reason that I NO LONGER suggest this list to my 
 customers at shows!
 
 I have a sheet that I give interested customers which lists this list along 
 with others related to the meteorite, mineral, and fossil hobby.  I have had 
 too many folks that related to me later that they were offended by the tone 
 and/or language on the Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com list that I felt 
 that I had to remover it from my suggestions for information.
 
 Just my thoughts ... rant on, Guys, RANT ON!
 
 John Teague
 Volunteer Gems
 
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Jorge M. Gonçalves galeriaco...@gmail.com
 Sent: Feb 28, 2013 12:51 PM
 To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] JASON, be carefull what you say about my 
 meteorites on the Meteorite List, I am warning you...
 
 Jason, I was asked by the owner of the METEORITE LIST not to write any
 offensive language or insult any one publicly on this list but
 apparently you don't respect that policy.
 
 All I said is that my Russian meteorite specimens on Ebay come with a
 card of authenticity from the Russian seller. Before you start
 accusing me of anything please ask someone to interpret the card for
 you. The name of the seller and his respective residence is on that
 card  and to me that is all the written proof I need.
 
 Jorge
 
 
 2013/2/28 jason utas jasonu...@gmail.com
 
 Jorge,
 1) I am not selling any material from this fall, nor do I plan to.
 2) So much of the material you're selling in your ebay account is so
 painfully misrepresented that I fear no threat from you.  You're
 either woefully ignorant, or a cheat.  Either way, you have no grounds
 to be threatening anyone who points this out.
 Written proof is worth as much as the person who's writing it, which
 apparently means nothing in your case.
 Jason
 
 On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 6:18 AM, Jorge M. Gonçalves
 galeriaco...@gmail.com wrote:
 You've got some nerve to come on the Meteorite List and start exalting your
 specimens from Russia and condemning my own. Pardon my language expression,
 but who the fuck do you think you are???  As far as I'm concerned I'm the
 only one showing  written proof from the seller, as far as I know all the
 other pieces don't come with any written proof showing any authenticity.
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Re: [meteorite-list] SPACE EXPO - OFF TOPIC (TANGENTIALLY)

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi

I want to thank everyone for their input.  For those taking their first peek, I 
would like to know the coolest things you've experienced at an 
exploratorium/museum that pertain to space and space travel—or any other ideas 
you have pertaining to the same. 

As it regards further details of the expo in which I'm involved

There will be approximately 30,000 square feet devoted to this endeavor which 
will take place in the most modern exhibition venue in Tel Aviv. (There was a 
jazz festival which occurred in the same space last year and the production 
(sound  lights, staging, rigging, set design) was among the best I've 
experienced). 

The exhibition will contain space memorabilia as well as detailed, full-size 
replicas of Mercury and Apollo capsules (the latter was used in the film 
Apolllo 13)—as well as the replica of the space shuttle cockpit used in all big 
budget films and advertisements.  And there will be meteorites! (I mean, after 
they ramped me in, how could there not be  ;-)  as well as the Peekskill 
Meteorite Car.

There is a lot of room for possibilities for both group as well as individual 
exploratorium experiences.  It is estimated that over the course of the summer 
225,000 visitors will spend on-average approximately 2 1/2 hours at the 
exhibit, so there is not much that can be done in terms of small group let's 
build this efforts.  To use Larry's phraseology, most of this exhibit is 
geared to wandering by.

Hoping this further clarifies the nature of this event.   Keep those ideas 
rollingLarry, please send me your number, I can't seem to find it.  


All the best and thanks again / Darryl


On Feb 27, 2013, at 5:37 AM, lebof...@lpl.arizona.edu wrote:

 Hi Darryl:
 
 Yes, a little more information would be good.
 
 How much space (no pun) do you have (floor or table)? How interactive do
 you want it to be and how many people are there to support what you do?
 Some activities can be done without a person involved others need a real
 person to run it.
 
 Building (and commenting) on what Peter suggested with respect to
 activities we have done in large venues:
 
 Solar System scale model: takes some space and better if you use one that
 is not just stringing them out in a line. You can do size comparison
 separate from distance and there are ways to actually have them make the
 planet with clay, but this takes time.
 
 Comet making can be fun, but for a large venue, probably best to do as a
 demo. Takes supplies and can get messy.
 
 I just did a variation of our Earth/Moon size and distance where you have
 50 balls of clay and put them into two piles (totaling 50) to represent
 the size of the Moon relative to the Earth (40 and 10, 35 and 15, etc.)
 and then do the relative distance. Works well with hundreds going by over
 time.
 
 What you can do depends on the venue and the age group and whether or not
 they just wander by or you have them in a group.
 
 I could continue this conversation off line, if you want.
 
 Larry
 
 
 
 
 
 Hi Darryl,
 
 Just a few quick thoughts:
 
 Scale model of the solar system
 Meteorite hunting in a salted strewn field with magnet canes
 digital polarizing microscope with a cool thin section
 spectroscope
 Mars rover race
 Make a comet
 telescope observing
 
 Many of these ideas may not work for you. Could you tell us more about the
 event?
 
 Thanks,
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] SPACE EXPO - OFF TOPIC (TANGENTIALLY)

[Darryl Pitt]

Thanks Peter!

The Ramon Foundation is indeed involved and Ilan's contributions will be 
celebrated. (It was as a result of the Foundation, in part, that I was provided 
access to where so much space program stuff is kept that's not on museum 
display.  Warehouse Row on Redstone Arsenal was mindblowing—and I'm only 
referring to the few to which I had access...gosh knows what's in some of the 
others. 

I completely agree as it regards a scaled solar system.   Thank you, again, 
Peter. 




On Feb 27, 2013, at 1:24 PM, Peter Scherff wrote:

 Hi Darryl,
 
   It sounds as if this is a very exciting project. 
 
   Since the exhibited is in Israel I think you should include a
 display about Israel's first astronaut, Ilan Ramon. He was killed in the
 Columbia crash. Portions of his diary survived the crash. If you could
 display a page of it I think it would be a highlight of the Expo. Even a
 replica of a page would be of great interest. 
 
   I think you should strongly consider the scale Solar System. I would
 use a scale similar to the one that the Boston Science Museum used.
 http://www.everytrail.com/guide/community-solar-system-trail-boston-museum-o
 f-science The planets need not be in a line the planets could radiate out
 from the Sun at the Expo. I think that it is more important that they be in
 exciting places. They will serve as advertisements for the expo. I can
 imagine a social media aspect to the display where people post pictures of
 themselves and their friends at the planets.
 
 Thanks,
 
 Peter 
 
 -Original Message-
 From: Darryl Pitt [mailto:dar...@dof3.com] 
 Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 9:55 AM
 To: lebof...@lpl.arizona.edu
 Cc: petersche...@rcn.com; meteoritelist meteoritelist
 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] SPACE EXPO - OFF TOPIC (TANGENTIALLY)
 
 
 Hi
 
 I want to thank everyone for their input.  For those taking their first
 peek, I would like to know the coolest things you've experienced at an
 exploratorium/museum that pertain to space and space travel-or any other
 ideas you have pertaining to the same. 
 
 
 As it regards further details of the expo in which I'm involved
 
 There will be approximately 30,000 square feet devoted to this endeavor
 which will take place in the most modern exhibition venue in Tel Aviv.
 (There was a jazz festival which occurred in the same space last year and
 the production (sound  lights, staging, rigging, set design) was among the
 best I've experienced). 
 
 The exhibition will contain space memorabilia as well as detailed, full-size
 replicas of Mercury and Apollo capsules (the latter was used in the film
 Apolllo 13)-as well as the replica of the space shuttle cockpit used in all
 big budget films and advertisements.  And there will be meteorites! (I mean,
 after they ramped me in, how could there not be  ;-)  as well as the
 Peekskill Meteorite Car.
 
 There is a lot of room for possibilities for both group as well as
 individual exploratorium experiences.  It is estimated that over the course
 of the summer 225,000 visitors will spend on-average approximately 2 1/2
 hours at the exhibit, so there is not much that can be done in terms of
 small group let's build this efforts.  To use Larry's phraseology, most of
 this exhibit is geared to wandering by.
 
 Hoping this further clarifies the nature of this event.   Keep those ideas
 rollingLarry, please send me your number, I can't seem to find it.  
 
 
 All the best and thanks again / Darryl
 
 
 On Feb 27, 2013, at 5:37 AM, lebof...@lpl.arizona.edu wrote:
 
 Hi Darryl:
 
 Yes, a little more information would be good.
 
 How much space (no pun) do you have (floor or table)? How interactive 
 do you want it to be and how many people are there to support what you do?
 Some activities can be done without a person involved others need a 
 real person to run it.
 
 Building (and commenting) on what Peter suggested with respect to 
 activities we have done in large venues:
 
 Solar System scale model: takes some space and better if you use one 
 that is not just stringing them out in a line. You can do size 
 comparison separate from distance and there are ways to actually have 
 them make the planet with clay, but this takes time.
 
 Comet making can be fun, but for a large venue, probably best to do as 
 a demo. Takes supplies and can get messy.
 
 I just did a variation of our Earth/Moon size and distance where you 
 have
 50 balls of clay and put them into two piles (totaling 50) to 
 represent the size of the Moon relative to the Earth (40 and 10, 35 
 and 15, etc.) and then do the relative distance. Works well with 
 hundreds going by over time.
 
 What you can do depends on the venue and the age group and whether or 
 not they just wander by or you have them in a group.
 
 I could continue this conversation off line, if you want.
 
 Larry
 
 
 
 
 
 Hi Darryl,
 
 Just a few quick thoughts:
 
 Scale model of the solar system
 Meteorite hunting in a salted

[meteorite-list] SPACE EXPO - OFF TOPIC (TANGENTIALLY)

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

I could really use some assistance, please. 

I am involved in a SPACE EXPO and we're in the process of determining what the 
most fun interactive exhibits might be for children who are  8-14.

With the foregoing in mind, what are some of the best interactive exhibits 
you've seen that pertain to space or space travel?   Any ideas or great 
experiences that you or your kids had would be much appreciated.  Thanks so 
much!


A couple of simple examples:

—Child ascends a scale to see how much she weighs on Earth.she moves over 
to the next scale which is calibrated to reveal how much she would weigh on the 
Moonshe then moves over to the next scale to see how much she would weigh 
on Jupiter.  

—Child Walks on the Moon.   [There is a lunar fragment encased  in a Lucite 
brick that a child can walk on, and so they are in effect Walking on the Moon.



Thanks again for sharing your faves—and if it's currently exhibited, I would 
appreciate your mentioning the name of the institution.   Thanks!


Best / Darryl










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[meteorite-list] Chelyabinsk classification

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

Sorry if I missed this, but do we know the classification of Chelyabinsk?


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[meteorite-list] Advert / NWA 7397 (MARS) ONLY $200/g

[Darryl Pitt]

HI, 

Last year Backplate.net acquired the single 2.130 kg mass of NWA 7397*

Additional fragments of material paired to NWA 7397 have since been recovered, 
and in recent days specimens have been sold in Tucson for $300/gram. 

Backplate.net has more than one kilogram of such fragments, many with crust 
(there appears to be no more than five kilos in total, including the original 
designated mass)—and are delighted to offer the same for only $200/gram.  

http://www.backplate.net/spec_nwa7397_s02.htm

One day soon we believe this offering will be viewed as an extraordinary 
opportunity (and a historic low for a planetary in 2013).

Visit Blaine Reed at the Ramada (#134) or contact Dave Gheesling, now in 
Tucson, or send an email to i...@backplate.net to take advantage of the 
same—while specimens lasts.


All the best / Darryl



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Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson show internet access phonecard

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi there, 

I cannot help you with the following but I hope to meet you as I go to China 
often.  


All the best, 

Darryl


On Jan 28, 2013, at 9:22 AM, 博方 李 wrote:

 To my meteorite friends who live in Tucson or familiar with the place: This 
 is my first time to attending the show, and I had made the plan to drive by 
 myself from the TUS international airport to the hotel I booked and drive to 
 those show places. In that condition, I need to purchase a monthly phonecard 
 or a pay-in-advance phonecard to provide an internet access for my Iphone, 
 so that I can use the google map thru the phone and get my way easily. Could 
 anyone tell me where is the nearest place to purchase the phonecard around 
 the TUS international airport, and how much it will cost for a monthly card 
 with 1G internet flow rate? Any replies or suggestions will be appreciated, 
 many thanks!
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson show internet access phonecard

[Darryl Pitt]

Actuallymhmm

You can just pick up a map when you rent a car.   Old school.   Hopefully 
others can be of assistance.  

Best / d 




On Jan 28, 2013, at 9:45 AM, Darryl Pitt wrote:

 
 
 Hi there, 
 
 I cannot help you with the following but I hope to meet you as I go to China 
 often.  
 
 
 All the best, 
 
 Darryl
 
 
 On Jan 28, 2013, at 9:22 AM, 博方 李 wrote:
 
 To my meteorite friends who live in Tucson or familiar with the place: This 
 is my first time to attending the show, and I had made the plan to drive by 
 myself from the TUS international airport to the hotel I booked and drive to 
 those show places. In that condition, I need to purchase a monthly phonecard 
 or a pay-in-advance phonecard to provide an internet access for my Iphone, 
 so that I can use the google map thru the phone and get my way easily. Could 
 anyone tell me where is the nearest place to purchase the phonecard around 
 the TUS international airport, and how much it will cost for a monthly card 
 with 1G internet flow rate? Any replies or suggestions will be appreciated, 
 many thanks!
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 7034 / saharite

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi,

Saharite is a term I coined many years ago for the crenelated fulgurites from 
the Sahara that I believed merited a special moniker—and it's a term which 
never stuck.  

The references are few and far between and most citations are either my auction 
description copy or cribbed from the same. 

While not virgin, the use of the term is unproblematic.  


Best / d 




On Jan 26, 2013, at 3:16 PM, Rob Matson wrote:

 Since Saharite is already in use, and Moroccoite or Maracite (if meant to 
 honor
 NWA)
 are overly exclusive (ignoring Algeria, Western Sahara, or even Tunisia and
 Libya),
 why not Berberite? (Apologies if this has already been suggested.)  The term 
 is
 inclusive, and honors the people responsible for finding the majority of the
 meteorites.  It's easy to pronounce, does not correspond to any rocks or
 minerals that I'm aware of, and even has the pair of B's to alliteratively tie
 it
 to both Black Beauty and Basaltic Breccia.  --Rob
 
 -Original Message-
 From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com
 [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Terry 
 Boswell
 Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 11:56 AM
 To: Carl Agee; meteoritelist meteoritelist
 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 7034
 
 Hi Carl,]
 
 Saharite is already in use in reference to fulgurites found in the Sahara 
 Desert.
 
 Phil Whitmer
 Joshua Tree Earth  Space Museum
 
 - Original Message - 
 From: Carl Agee a...@unm.edu
 To: meteoritelist meteoritelist meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
 Sent: Friday, January 25, 2013 11:33 AM
 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 7034
 
 
 Jeff,
 
 Now that you are at NASA you can appreciate the perverse things people
 do with words just to come up with a cool acronym. Making the new
 Martian meteorite acronym even half way cool requires some drastic
 measures, like giving NWA 7034 Basaltic Breccia Black Beauty a new
 name based on locality: I propose saharaite. So we now have the
 meteorites from Mars or SCANS
 
 S: shergottite
 C: chassignite
 A: ALH 84001
 N: nakhlite
 S: saharaite
 
 Enjoy!
 
 Carl Agee
 
 
 --
 Carl B. Agee
 Director and Curator, Institute of Meteoritics
 Professor, Earth and Planetary Sciences
 MSC03 2050
 University of New Mexico
 Albuquerque NM 87131-1126
 
 Tel: (505) 750-7172
 Fax: (505) 277-3577
 Email: a...@unm.edu
 http://meteorite.unm.edu/people/carl_agee/
 
 
 ---
 Message: 19
 Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:43:04 -0500
 From: Jeff Grossman jngross...@gmail.com
 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 7034
 To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
 Message-ID: 5102a808.5040...@gmail.com
 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
 
 Don't forget ALH 84001, the pyroxenite.
 
 SNCPB?
 
 If we use the N from NWA instead of B, and the A from ALH, how about 
 CANNS?
 
 Or maybe we should just do the sensible thing and call them Martian
 meteorites?
 
 Jeff
 
 On 1/24/2013 4:42 PM, h...@meteorhall.com wrote:
 Hi Paul,
I like the SNCB. It sounds like a radio station's call 
 letters...Stay
 tuned for all of your Martian meteorite news from SNCB.
 Regards, Fred H.
 
 How shall we organize the new class of Martian?
 
 Until now it has been SNC
 
 How about B or B squared for BASALTIC BRECCIA ?
 
 SNCB
 
 What say you all?
 
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[meteorite-list] New Year's Greetings

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

In Times Square (my office hovers above the madness) and now leaving for a 
quiet revelry with pals

Just wanted to wish everyone a healthy, happy, peaceful and satisfying New Year!


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Re: [meteorite-list] Old guy braves the snakes and snails to hunt for meteorites!

[Darryl Pitt]

Terrific read.  

Well done and thank you!







On Dec 15, 2012, at 12:35 AM, Edwin Thompson wrote:

 
 
 
 The summer of 2012 started early for someone from rainy Oregon with a fun 
 trip for father and son to chase after a new fall in Coloma, CA. The first 
 trip to the new strewn field was ten days long and only a few days after the 
 fall. Having the bordello room upstairs at the Sierra House hotel turned out 
 to be a valuable advantage. With a bar and restaurant downstairs and being 
 the only road house in the small, historic gold discovery town, meteorite 
 hunters turned up there every night to compare notes. On the weekends the 
 crew from SETI and NASA Ames would meet there for large group dinners always 
 dog tired from another day of covering ground. The Coloma/Lotus area is on a 
 beautiful section of the American river. It was easy to get to know local 
 residents there. Since the primary activity during the summer is rafting the 
 river everyone in the area is used to the summer growth in population. The 
 town seems to have more than its share of young and attractive girls who 
 often talk about what they know is coming each summer. They have a common 
 saying in Coloma; you don’t lose a boyfriend, you just lose a turn. 
 Except for the poison oak, the ticks, the dreaded star thistle and the heat, 
 this strewn field was a delightful paradise. The smell of bay trees roasting 
 in the hot, dry, mountain air was an olfactory delight. The sounds of 
 splish-splashers laughing and whooping and hollering their way down the 
 roaring rapids of deliciously cool, clear American river water made one feel 
 like this was a vacation. And the gentle breezes that cut through the dry, 
 hot Sierra foothill air were a welcome relief. After ten days it was really 
 hard to return home to rainy, old Oregon. So much so that it was just that 
 easy to rush home, pack up the trailer, reserve an extended stay at the 
 Campground in Coloma and head right back down for the summer. It made sense, 
 the summer was already planned for a lengthy, determined search in eastern 
 Oregon for the fall there some five years ago and this witnessed fall in 
 Coloma was a bird in the hand since pieces were being found.
 Since the summer rush had not yet arrived it was easy to get a camp site just 
 feet from the river’s edge. A number of the camper’s live there year round so 
 it was much like home after the first week, getting to know the neighbors and 
 getting settled in. The only difference was that large bright ball of solar 
 heat supply overhead that comes much earlier in the season for the folks of 
 the Golden State. With the predictable sunshine comes other elements such as 
 blistering afternoon temperatures and the legendary rattlesnakes not one of 
 which was seen by this meteorite hunter in over three months of days out in 
 the bush. This was truly disappointing. The dollars spent on snake gaiters 
 and a go-pro camera seemed a waste. And being a serious admirer of reptiles 
 it was hard to hear all of the stories of sightings and not to get to see one 
 up close and in person. The days were filled with other sightings; king 
 snakes, colorful skinks of all sizes, coyotes, foxes, turkeys galore, loads 
 of deer and one bobcat. 
 The hills and mountains were surprisingly steep. Mount Murphy, Mount Clark 
 and Discovery Mountain were all tough going but the most difficult aspect of 
 covering steep terrain were the small oval dried oak leaves that covered the 
 hillsides in several layers and more than once proved to be more slippery 
 than skates on ice. Over time it became difficult to tell which was more 
 painful; blistered feet or a bruised backside. 
 Not wanting to join the foray of hunters asking permission to hunt the 
 private land that peppered the main body of the strewn field the decision was 
 made to focus efforts on what might be the area where the bigger masses might 
 have landed. After spending a week in Dave Moore Park and two weeks in 
 Magnolia and on the river trails it was time to focus on Cronin ranch and 
 then on to Rattlesnake Bar. 
 Cronin Ranch was work, to say the least. Seventeen hundred acres of hillside, 
 star thistle and poison oak (the enemy). As summer progressed, days flying by 
 like time travel, it got hotter earlier. To beat the heat meant getting up at 
 four a.m. and getting out to hunt at daylight. It was easy to stop by three 
 p.m. as that was when the water in the hydration pack ran out almost with 
 religious perfection. Shower at four, dinner at five, bed by eight and up 
 again long before the eyes were willing to crack open. It seemed like a good 
 waste of summer sunshine and cool sleep time but determination to find a 
 hidden treasure or the hope of doing so can be a massive motivator.
 The days sped by like never before. The occasional hunter or ‘zombie’ could 
 infrequently be spotted off in the distance. After the second month in Cronin 
 Ranch it was 

Re: [meteorite-list] OT- Hurricane Sandy

[Darryl Pitt]

NOAA


Regularly updated Notifications re SANDY generally...

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#SANDY

Updated Warnings for the Manhattan / Long Island Sound area

http://bitly.com/ReYFON

More general info with all the updated warnings for Manhattan / LIS

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?textField1=40.7602619textField2=-73.9932872


All best 



On Oct 28, 2012, at 4:28 PM, Michael Bross wrote:

 Hello everyone,
 
 Last year, for hurricane Irene, some people on the list gave us some
 great links to weather radar maps around NY City and Long Island.
 I am traveling and have those links only on my home computer.
 
 Could someone please give me these links again ?
 Thank you !
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Alain Carion

[Darryl Pitt]

Yes...YES


On Oct 26, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Bernd V. Pauli wrote:

 Ils pensaient avoir volé un vulgaire tas de cailloux...En
 réalité, il s'agissait de météorites estimées à 300 000 €.
 
 Hello Martin and List,
 
 ... 300 000 € !!!
 
 What a tragedy but, thank God, Alain is well!
 
 Cheers,
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Alain Carion

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Yes...YES


On Oct 26, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Bernd V. Pauli wrote:

 Ils pensaient avoir volé un vulgaire tas de cailloux...En
 réalité, il s'agissait de météorites estimées à 300 000 €.
 
 Hello Martin and List,
 
 ... 300 000 € !!!
 
 What a tragedy but, thank God, Alain is well!
 
 Cheers,
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Alain Carion

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Yes...YES


On Oct 26, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Bernd V. Pauli wrote:

 Ils pensaient avoir volé un vulgaire tas de cailloux...En
 réalité, il s'agissait de météorites estimées à 300 000 €.
 
 Hello Martin and List,
 
 ... 300 000 € !!!
 
 What a tragedy but, thank God, Alain is well!
 
 Cheers,
 
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[meteorite-list] EEEK Re: Alain Carion

[Darryl Pitt]

Sorry Everyone.  Don't know what triggered my echoing response.  

There was no intent to emphasize my agreement with the sentiments previously 
expressed by issuing repeated postings.

I'm in Israel and it's a weird connection (and REALLY hoping this message 
doesn't duplicate as well).


All best / d 



On Oct 26, 2012, at 6:46 PM, Darryl Pitt wrote:

 
 
 Yes...YES
 
 
 On Oct 26, 2012, at 5:30 PM, Bernd V. Pauli wrote:
 
 Ils pensaient avoir volé un vulgaire tas de cailloux...En
 réalité, il s'agissait de météorites estimées à 300 000 €.
 
 Hello Martin and List,
 
 ... 300 000 € !!!
 
 What a tragedy but, thank God, Alain is well!
 
 Cheers,
 
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[meteorite-list] 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF PEEKSKILL TODAY

[Darryl Pitt]

Greetings List:

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of the Peekskill meteorite's arrival---and not 
just---I would like to you aware of the following new website:

http://www.meteoritecar.com


Hoping you enjoy.  

Wishing everyone the very best /  Darryl


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Re: [meteorite-list] Hello All, ...

[Darryl Pitt]

Haven't been following what's going on here, but Bernd is a prince among 
princes.   d,




On Oct 7, 2012, at 6:15 PM, Bernd V. Pauli wrote:

 Thank you all very, very much! Of course, I never saw myself
 as a spammer but, nevertheless, it was really shocking to see
 someone chose to call me a spammer!
 
 I wanted to send a personal Thank you mail - especially to
 those list members who sent private mails encouraging me to
 ignore such negativity but, for some unknown reason, my
 computer says: Communication failed.
 
 So, again, thank you very much ... A.M. + D.P. and M.H. and
 quite a few others!
 
 As for B.C., please, remember that there are several hundred
 list members, listees, listoids, and some of them consider my
 posts a positive contribution to this list, others may choose
 a different perspective but tolerance and the voice of reason
 should tell you that your personal opinion is not the universal
 truth!
 
 Best wishes to ALL of you,
 
 Bernd
 
 
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[meteorite-list] AD - LOST CITY / BUSTEE / GV / KRYMKA / OGI / EFREMOVKA - SUNDAY, 14-OCT

[Darryl Pitt]

HI Everyone!

As you may know, this coming Sunday, October 14th Heritage Auctions is hosting 
an auction of Important Meteorites---and as indicated on the subject line, 
there are quite a few. 

Please be advised the Heritage buyer's fee is 25%.   And yet, as is always the 
case, there will be great deals to scoop up, especially the lots with NO 
RESERVE. 

And here they are.   The page numbers are the pages of the Digital Catalog: 
http://fineart.ha.com/c/ecatalog.zx?saleNo=6089


NO RESERVE


Page 11 / ALMAHATA SITTA
Page 17 / MBALE
Page 24 / SEYMCHAN SPHERE
Page 33 / VALERA
PAge 37 / NWA 869  SPHERES
Page 39 / LAGUNA MANANTIALES  (my favorite - great job, Mirko)
Page 41 / CLAXTON THIN SECTION
Page 46 / SHIS.R 160 (lunar)
PAge 49 / ARISPE
Page 54 / SIKHOTE ALIN CRESCENT
Page 62 / GIBEON FLANGE
Page 62 / GIBEON ARROW ON ARMATURE
Page 67 / HERBIE HANCOCK MARS (NWA 2975 Grouplet)
Page 79 / NWA 1908
Page 79 / JUVINAS
Page 80 / DHOFAR 007
Page 91 / NWA 6565
Page 95 / WATCH
PAge 96 / EARRINGS
Page 96 / PENDANT 
Page 96 / CHONDRITE BRACELET
Page 96 / LIBYAN GLASS BRACELET
Page 97 / WATCH FACE
Page 97 / FACETED MOLDAVITE


Here is the listing of objects and where to go to bid:   http://www.ha.com/6089

All the best / Darryl

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Re: [meteorite-list] Battle Mountain Adventure Page

[Darryl Pitt]

There are indeed some fantastic pics in the mix.  

On the mountain top looking at the horizon.  Gorgeous.

And then there is indeed the rock. 

Congrats!






On Sep 21, 2012, at 3:52 PM, Galactic Stone  Ironworks wrote:

 Awesome pics.  Thanks for sharing those.  That fresh stone at the
 bottom of the page is absolutely delicious.  Congrats on the finds to
 all of the hunters.   :)
 
 MikeG
 
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 Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com
 Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone
 Twitter - http://twitter.com/GalacticStone
 Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galacticstone
 RSS - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516
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 On 9/21/12, Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net wrote:
 Dear List Members,
 
 I would like to share my eight days of hunting at Battle Mountain by way of
 
 a web page built by my very talented friend, Michael Johnson!
 
 Enjoy!
 http://www.rocksfromspace.org/BATTLE-MOUNTAIN.html
 
 Best Regards,
 Greg
 
 
 Greg Hupé
 The Hupé Collection
 gmh...@centurylink.net
 www.LunarRock.com
 NaturesVault (eBay  Facebook)
 http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault
 IMCA 3163
 
 Click here for my current eBay auctions:
 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault
 
 
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Auction Questions Answered

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

Your disapproval of the protocols of a large, serious auction house fascinates.

Given the depth of such feelings, I am surprised I received more than a half 
dozen emails from you the past three weeks in your desire to have the NWA 5000 
main mass included in the upcoming Heritage Meteorite Auction…and when I felt I 
had no choice but to pass on  your proposal, you then turned to someone else at 
Heritage---and the consignment was again rejected after multiple solicitations 
were again made. 

Given your note below, can we now expect to see the NWA 5000 main mass in 
Michael Blood's upcoming auction?

d,


Begin forwarded message:

 From: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com
 Subject: [meteorite-list] Auction Questions
 Date: August 3, 2012 11:55:10 PM EDT
 To: Adam meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
 Reply-To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com
 
 Hi Michael and List Members,
 
 
 Your fees seem reasonable to me, especially after checking out some auction 
 houses that charge a 20% seller premium plus a 20% buyer's premium equaling 
 an outrageous 40%.  Then catalog fees are added on top of that figure.  
 Perhaps you can answer a few questions for me?
 
 Why do some auction houses charge a buyers premium to begin with?  It seems 
 that this practice confuses bidders and is misleading.  I know it confuses me 
 trying to make a quick multiplication in my head during live bidding.  Why 
 should the buyer have to pay this extra amount?  It seems the seller should 
 be pay a straight percentage like most auction sites do including eBay.  When 
 you bid on storage units, houses, cars or what have you, what you bid is what 
 you pay.  Seems pretty straight forward to me.
 
 Imagine if all businesses added a 20% buyers premium to their products and I 
 am not talking about sales tax. What purpose does it serve?  I believe in 
 simplicity,
 
 Best Regards,
 
 
 Adam
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] ROCKS FROM SPACE PICTURE OF THE DAY - NORTHWEST AFRICA (classification/publication pending)

[Darryl Pitt]

gorgeous!


On Jul 26, 2012, at 3:46 PM, Michael Johnson wrote:

 http://www.rocksfromspace.org/NWA_2012.html
 http://www.rocksfromspace.org/GALLERY.html
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[meteorite-list] HERITAGE METEORITE AUCTION - FINAL CALL FOR CONSIGNMENTS

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi Everyone, 

This October 14th at the Fletcher Sinclair Mansion in New York City a rather 
fantastic meteorite auction will be hosted by Heritage Auctions---the world's 
premier collectibles auctioneer. 

While the auction is pretty much complete,  I am still interested in historic 
meteorites with associated collateral (e.g., historic documents, 
correspondence, catalog cards) or just plain interesting objects associated 
with the subject we love---the older the better. 

If you have something remarkable which you would like to sell---with an 
attractive reserve---please let me know off list. 

This is the last call for what I guarantee will be a memorable event. 


All the best / Darryl













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Re: [meteorite-list] Vienna Tissint

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

It's a great rock...a little more than 900 grams.

Here is one that's 25% larger...the main mass:


http://www.backplate.net





On Jun 26, 2012, at 2:58 PM, Graham Ensor wrote:

 Nice acquisition.
 
 http://www.nhm-wien.ac.at/index?content-id=1339982776038
 
 Anyone see where it mentions the weightlooks as big as any I have seen 
 yet?
 
 Graham
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[meteorite-list] PEEKSKILL

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Hi Folks, 

News on two fronts: I've finally joined Facebook (The Macovich Collection).

Third front.  This coming Monday, Bonhams will be selling an especially fine 
partial slice of Peekskill with painted fusion crust. 

http://m.bonhams.com/auctions/19564/lot/2252



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Re: [meteorite-list] Questionable Claxton?

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I'll go a step furtherI provided the illustrated specimen to Falling Rocks. 
   /dp




On Jun 1, 2012, at 2:50 PM, Sean T. Murray wrote:

 It's very legit - I know the seller and have seen the specimen several times. 
 It used to be part of the Falling Rocks collection.
 
 Sean.
 
 -Original Message- From: Michael Gilmer
 Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:24 PM
 To: met-list
 Subject: [meteorite-list] Questionable Claxton?
 
 Hi Folks,
 
 I ran across this one on eBay today - http://www.ebay.com/itm/170848569598
 
 A couple of red flags went up.  First, the seller is new to eBay has a
 zero feedback.  Second, this is one the largest Claxton specimens I
 have seen.  The description is minimal, although the seller claims he
 acquired the specimen from fallingrocks.com
 
 Can anyone vet this specimen?  Maybe it's legit?
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Questionable Claxton?

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I'll go a step furtherI provided the specimen illustrated to Falling Rocks.




On Jun 1, 2012, at 2:50 PM, Sean T. Murray wrote:

 It's very legit - I know the seller and have seen the specimen several times. 
 It used to be part of the Falling Rocks collection.
 
 Sean.
 
 -Original Message- From: Michael Gilmer
 Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 7:24 PM
 To: met-list
 Subject: [meteorite-list] Questionable Claxton?
 
 Hi Folks,
 
 I ran across this one on eBay today - http://www.ebay.com/itm/170848569598
 
 A couple of red flags went up.  First, the seller is new to eBay has a
 zero feedback.  Second, this is one the largest Claxton specimens I
 have seen.  The description is minimal, although the seller claims he
 acquired the specimen from fallingrocks.com
 
 Can anyone vet this specimen?  Maybe it's legit?
 
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[meteorite-list] Meteorites at Heritage Natural History Auction this Sunday

[Darryl Pitt]

Greetings!

Heritage has a natural history auction this Sunday and here are just a handful 
of specimens which may be of interest. 

Enjoy looking and best of luck.



2.127 gram Agoult End Cap with Fusion Crust and $350 gets it---which includes 
the buyers commission!

http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=6068lotNo=49253


Djati Pengilon - 29.8 grams and $250 get it---which includes the buyer's 
commission

http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=6068lotNo=49238


Gorgeous Small Partial Slice of Willamette - 12.5 grams and $2500 gets 
it---which includes the buyer's commission

http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=6068lotNo=49233


Small Complete Tissint - Nearly five grams and $3750 gets it---which includes 
the buyer's commission

http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=6068lotNo=49235


NWA 2871 - Lodranite - 132 gram complete slice

http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=6068lotNo=49236


NWA 6932 - New Plessitic Iron Unlike Any Previously Seen
Meteoritical Bulletin:  No close compositional relatives.  Enlarge image for 
fascinating view.

http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=6068lotNo=49252


Terrific 1108 gram Campo with Naturally Formed Hole and $1,250 gets it---which 
includes the buyer's commission

http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=6068lotNo=49247



Lot's of other meteorites and hundreds of fascinating natural history specimens 
are also being offered.


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Re: [meteorite-list] Rare Meteorite Strikes Roof in Norway

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hi, 

luotolax has an incredibly glossy crust and was a perfectly oriented meteorite 
as wellamong the most spectacularly oriented stones---nay...meteorites 
generally---i had ever seen (prior to subdivision on the part of a dealer to 
whom the meteorite had been provided to facilitate an exchange).  pristine for 
~185 years, i saw luotolax before and after cutting and it was a heartbreak. 
ultimately snagged a bit and haven't seen this classic mentioned in quite some 
time. 



On Mar 12, 2012, at 3:15 PM, Pekka Savolainen wrote:

 
 Yes, thanks, Tomasz,  finnish Luotolax (HOW) has
 quite nice, clossy crust;
 
 http://www.somerikko.net/kuvat/met/hlm/hlm_luotolax_1.jpg
 
 best, pekka s
 
 12.3.2012 21:05, Tomasz Jakubowski kirjoitti:
 Hello Pekka, All,
 not HOW, probably OC (as was written in last emails).
 Anyway, check out crust, Howardites should have glossy crust... This piece 
 have typical crust for OC (primary and secondary).
 
 
 All the best
 Tomasz Jakubowski
 Managing Editor
 http://www.meteorites.pwr.wroc.pl/
 
 Dnia 12-03-2012 o godz. 19:43 Pekka Savolainen napisał(a):
 text only in finnish, but a good pic. howardite?
 
 http://www.mtv3.fi/uutiset/ulkomaat.shtml/2012/03/1510496/pala-meteoriittia-tomahti-norjalaispariskunnan-mokkiin---katso-kuvat
 
 pekka s
 
 12.3.2012 19:40, karmaka kirjoitti:
 To get a better impression of the meteorite you can watch this TV report:
 
 http://www.vgtv.no/#!id=50476
 
 Martin
 
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   Datum: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:00:57 +0100
 
 Here you go, Elton :
 
   Meteor with sonic boom - 1st March 2012, ~ 8:37 pm, Norefjell, Buskerud,
 Norway
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqCmvrkTMZM
 
   
 http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=derurl=translate.google.desl=notl=enu=http://www.bangirommet.no/pages/news/ildkule12.htmlusg=ALkJrhgy_y2uraAIqWRU95u52QF1O54o7g
 
   http://theforeigner.no/pages/news/meteorite-fall-in-southern-norway
 
   Sole Skog Observatory, Vestby :
 
   http://www.allskycam.com/u.php?u=392
 
   http://danielsen.exposuremanager.com/g/20120301
 
   http://voksenlia.net/nytt/2012/ildkule-20120301.mp4
 
   Best regards,
 
   Martin
 
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   Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] Rare Meteorite Strikes Roof in Norway
   Datum: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:44:19 +0100
 
   Hummm,,,  Strikes the ground at up to1000kph and not a single fireball
   or sonic boom report?  Is this a new twist to the current wisdom about
   meteorite producing events?
 
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] HELP PLEASE - PECULIAR METEORITE DISCOVERY....

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

Thanks, everyone, for the initial wave of responses both on and off list. 

I've clarified the following two points raised below and have taken a path 
similar to what Doug mentioned (also below).

Hopefully our learning what meteorite this is will prove helpful.   Please 
circulate as you deem appropriate.

Here are the pics.   http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrylpitt/


Best/ d


On Feb 14, 2012, at 7:06 AM, John higgins wrote:

 Hi Folks,
 
 Sandy Hook is a national Park, regular civilians don't live there. There are 
 no 75ft escarpments in Sandy Hook. Maybe if the guy said he was from Atlantic 
 Highlands, that would make more sense. This story is full of holes, Daryl 
 please be careful.
 
 
 Best Regards from New Jersey,
 John Higgins
 IMCA # 9822
 www.outerspacerocks.com


He is from Highlands, NJ near Sandy Hook.  I remembered the Sandy Hook 
reference and provided it as a general location in Northeastern, N.J.   I 
didn't know that Sandy Hook was not also a town. 


On Feb 13, 2012, at 11:52 PM, Pete Pete wrote:

 I agree with Mike, Daryl!
 
 I'm trying to imagine a scenario of a house on a ravine, a guy finding a 
 rusty lump, and the wife persistently tries to throw the lump out in the 
 garbage(?!) instead of simply heaving it over the fence?
 
 Doesn't track. Sounds like a scripted story.
 
 Like we say at work - The name's Tucker, not sucker!
 
 Pete


No fence.  (I asked as I was also bewildered).  Reportedly found at the edge of 
an escarpment.   The wife seems honest and was the one doing the sleuthing here.


On Feb 14, 2012, at 3:15 AM, MexicoDoug wrote:

 A seemingly honest fellow from Sandy Hook, NJ came to my office late today in
 the hope I could verify what he was told could be a meteorite---and it is.
 
 are honestbut I just don't get it.
 
 Hi Darryl,
 
 Either you run with it or you give it back.  But posting the pictures of the 
 etch pattern should be pretty good evidence of some of the larger transported 
 falls.
 
 Lots of explanations could account for the meteorite (the prior owner died 
 and the rock stayed on the porch --- it's happened before ...etc.), but if we 
 listen to Jefferson, while it would be easier to believe they are lying, the 
 facts are what must be established.  What do you have to lose?  If you don't 
 want to risk time and money, just see if they'll fax a release giving you 
 permission to have it analyzed and just for your own protection slip in that 
 they represent in good faith that the meteorite is their property and 
 presented to you as an unknown for verification (which you mention is what 
 gives them the right to have it analyzed since meteorites can be valuble)...
 
 Good luck, if it's a scam, bring it on.  Let's see those pix...After all, no 
 obvious match on the etch is great news no matter how you *slice* it.  If the 
 etch matches a large widely distributed fall, but they insisted and you 
 wanted out,you could always offer to take a nice slice to pay your expenses 
 in case it turns out to be common.  Does that make sense?
 
 Kindest wishes
 Doug




On Feb 13, 2012, at 10:45 PM, Darryl Pitt wrote:

 Folks, 
 
 I need your help; there is a problem here---I'm just not certain as to its 
 nature. 
 
 A seemingly honest fellow from Sandy Hook, NJ came to my office late today in 
 the hope I could verify what he was told could be a meteorite---and it is. 
 
 This fellow said that just after he moved in a year ago, he found it on the 
 embankment of his backyard just beyond which is a 75 foot escarpment.  The 
 wife said she tried to throw the rusty thing out a couple of times and both 
 times he rescued it from the garbage.  It is a medium octahedrite which 
 weighs 4.236 kg.  How do I know it's a medium  octahedrite?  I could make out 
 a feint pattern underneath a veneer of rust on the cut face.  Yes, roughly 
 speaking, this fellow found a cut and prepared meteorite in his backyard.
 
 The fellow left the specimen in my possession and agreed to allow me to have 
 a sample removed and forwarded for analysis. I advised him there could be a 
 problem here that could be readily determined---and he didn't seem fazed.  
 While I've been accused of being naive, I nonetheless genuinely believe he 
 and his wife are honestbut I just don't get it. 
 
 Any thoughts here?   Northeastern New Jersey.  End piece.  Medium 
 octahedrite.  4.2 kg. 
 
 I'll get a pic posted tomorrow. 
 
 All best and thanks / d, 

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Re: [meteorite-list] HELP PLEASE - PECULIAR METEORITE DISCOVERY....

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

If the circumstances of the find are erroneous, then the question of rightful 
ownership and provenance arises.  

I personally think it's incumbent on us all to ask a lot of questions as it 
regards meteorite end pieces being found in a backyards. 

Best / Darryl


On Feb 14, 2012, at 3:18 PM, Graham Ensor wrote:

 Hi,
 
 I can't really see what the problem is as it is obviously a purchased
 or at least sawn end cut that has been left to rust...I can't see that
 it really matters where it was foundeven if the story is
 bogusas such I would have thought that it is very likely to match
 an existing meteorite and that will then dictate it's valueif it
 cannot be matched then that is when it gets difficult. Tracing it's
 history or story of it's terrestrial journey could be interesting.
 
 Graham
 
 On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM, Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com wrote:
 
 Mike...
 
 ---This is a meteorite
 ---No one has attempted to pass it off as a new find
 ---As conveyed in my original post, the finder agreed to submit a piece of 
 testing
 ---I'm not as certain as you this will solve the issues presented---but it's 
 a start
 
 Best /d
 
 
 On Feb 14, 2012, at 1:02 PM, Galactic Stone  Ironworks wrote:
 
 Hi Michael and List,
 
 My thoughts exactly.  It's either a strange meteorwrong, or it's a
 transported specimen being passed off as a new find.  If the owner
 would submit a small piece for testing, that would solve the issue
 once and for all.
 
 Best regards,
 
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 On 2/14/12, Michael Mulgrew mikest...@gmail.com wrote:
 What type of backyard equipment does this couple have that could
 produce such a perfect cut on an iron meteorite?  Looks to me like a
 previously purchased iron left out to rust a bit.
 
 
 
 On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 6:42 AM, Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com wrote:
 
 
 Hi,
 
 Thanks, everyone, for the initial wave of responses both on and off list.
 
 I've clarified the following two points raised below and have taken a path
 similar to what Doug mentioned (also below).
 
 Hopefully our learning what meteorite this is will prove helpful.   Please
 circulate as you deem appropriate.
 
 Here are the pics.   http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrylpitt/
 
 
 Best/ d
 
 
 On Feb 14, 2012, at 7:06 AM, John higgins wrote:
 
 Hi Folks,
 
 Sandy Hook is a national Park, regular civilians don't live there. There
 are no 75ft escarpments in Sandy Hook. Maybe if the guy said he was from
 Atlantic Highlands, that would make more sense. This story is full
 of holes, Daryl please be careful.
 
 
 Best Regards from New Jersey,
 John Higgins
 IMCA # 9822
 www.outerspacerocks.com
 
 
 He is from Highlands, NJ near Sandy Hook.  I remembered the Sandy Hook
 reference and provided it as a general location in Northeastern, N.J.   I
 didn't know that Sandy Hook was not also a town.
 
 
 On Feb 13, 2012, at 11:52 PM, Pete Pete wrote:
 
 I agree with Mike, Daryl!
 
 I'm trying to imagine a scenario of a house on a ravine, a guy finding a
 rusty lump, and the wife persistently tries to throw the lump out in the
 garbage(?!) instead of simply heaving it over the fence?
 
 Doesn't track. Sounds like a scripted story.
 
 Like we say at work - The name's Tucker, not sucker!
 
 Pete
 
 
 No fence.  (I asked as I was also bewildered).  Reportedly found at the
 edge of an escarpment.   The wife seems honest and was the one doing the
 sleuthing here.
 
 
 On Feb 14, 2012, at 3:15 AM, MexicoDoug wrote:
 
 A seemingly honest fellow from Sandy Hook, NJ came to my office late
 today in
 the hope I could verify what he was told could be a meteorite---and it
 is.
 
 are honestbut I just don't get it.
 
 Hi Darryl,
 
 Either you run with it or you give it back.  But posting the pictures of
 the etch pattern should be pretty good evidence of some of the larger
 transported falls.
 
 Lots of explanations could account for the meteorite (the prior owner
 died and the rock stayed on the porch --- it's happened before ...etc.),
 but if we listen to Jefferson, while it would be easier to believe they
 are lying, the facts are what must be established.  What do you have to
 lose?  If you don't want to risk time and money, just see if they'll fax
 a release giving you permission to have it analyzed and just for your
 own protection slip in that they represent in good faith that the
 meteorite is their property and presented to you as an unknown for
 verification (which you mention is what gives them the right to have it
 analyzed since meteorites can be valuble)...
 
 Good luck, if it's a scam, bring it on.  Let's see those pix...After
 all, no obvious match on the etch

Re: [meteorite-list] HELP PLEASE - PECULIAR METEORITE DISCOVERY...

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

Marlin is going to clean and prepare the specimen and I'll provide the new pics 
after he has done so. 

Best / d 



On Feb 14, 2012, at 3:20 PM, Bernd V. Pauli wrote:

 Hi Darryl and List,
 
 Graham writes:
 
 Tracing its history or story of its terrestrial journey could be interesting
 
 Could you please measure the bandwidth - especially the bandwidth
 in the 7 o'clock and in the 2 o'clock positions. This could be a first
 step toward narrowing down what it might be, i.e. a medium octahedrite
 or a coarse octahedrite!
 
 Cheers,
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] HELP PLEASE - PECULIAR METEORITE DISCOVERY...

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

Yes, several folks have thought Toluca...and me too.  We'll see.;-)





On Feb 14, 2012, at 4:09 PM, Bernd V. Pauli wrote:

 Darryl wrote:
 
 Marlin is going to clean and prepare the specimen
 and I'll provide the new pics after he has done so.
 
 Peter just wrote:
 
 I hope that you can match this meteorite with a known sample
 
 It's chunky and blocky and some of its kamacite bands
 are a bit cloudy so it could be badly weathered Toluca!
 
 ... but let's wait and see!
 
 Cheers,
 
 Bernd
 
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] HELP PLEASE - PECULIAR METEORITE DISCOVERY....

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

Yes, the finder is checking out the record of previous home ownership in the 
immediate area. 

Thanks and all best / d 



On Feb 14, 2012, at 4:06 PM, Peter Scherff wrote:

 Hi Darryl,
   You have a challenging puzzle. Dr. Garvie had a similar problem and
 was fortunate to have list members recognize the meteorite by the shape of
 the cut face. Harvey Nininger did something similar with unidentified irons
 in Ward's collection. I hope that you can match this meteorite with a known
 sample.
   This is not the first known meteorite that has been treated
 ignominiously. The Red River meteorite was almost buried in Central Park
 http://peabody.yale.edu/collections/meteorites-and-planetary-science/red-riv
 er-meteorite . The Basket individual of Canyon Diablo was used to hold a
 basketball hoop in place
 http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/41069052.html . Are there any other
 meteorites that fell on hard times?
   Do you know anything about the history of the property where the
 meteorite was discovered? Did Henry Augustus Ward summer there? 
 Peter
 
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 [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Darryl
 Pitt
 Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 4:01 PM
 To: Graham Ensor
 Cc: Meteorite List
 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] HELP PLEASE - PECULIAR METEORITE DISCOVERY
 
 
 
 Hi, 
 
 If the circumstances of the find are erroneous, then the question of
 rightful ownership and provenance arises.  
 
 I personally think it's incumbent on us all to ask a lot of questions as it
 regards meteorite end pieces being found in a backyards. 
 
 Best / Darryl
 
 
 On Feb 14, 2012, at 3:18 PM, Graham Ensor wrote:
 
 Hi,
 
 I can't really see what the problem is as it is obviously a purchased 
 or at least sawn end cut that has been left to rust...I can't see that 
 it really matters where it was foundeven if the story is 
 bogusas such I would have thought that it is very likely to match 
 an existing meteorite and that will then dictate it's valueif it 
 cannot be matched then that is when it gets difficult. Tracing it's 
 history or story of it's terrestrial journey could be interesting.
 
 Graham
 
 On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 6:30 PM, Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com wrote:
 
 Mike...
 
 ---This is a meteorite
 ---No one has attempted to pass it off as a new find ---As conveyed 
 in my original post, the finder agreed to submit a piece of testing 
 ---I'm not as certain as you this will solve the issues 
 presented---but it's a start
 
 Best /d
 
 
 On Feb 14, 2012, at 1:02 PM, Galactic Stone  Ironworks wrote:
 
 Hi Michael and List,
 
 My thoughts exactly.  It's either a strange meteorwrong, or it's a 
 transported specimen being passed off as a new find.  If the owner 
 would submit a small piece for testing, that would solve the issue 
 once and for all.
 
 Best regards,
 
 MikeG
 --
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 Galactic Stone  Ironworks - Meteorites  Amber
 
 Website - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook -  
 http://tinyurl.com/42h79my News Feed - 
 http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516
 Twitter - http://twitter.com/galacticstone
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 On 2/14/12, Michael Mulgrew mikest...@gmail.com wrote:
 What type of backyard equipment does this couple have that could 
 produce such a perfect cut on an iron meteorite?  Looks to me like 
 a previously purchased iron left out to rust a bit.
 
 
 
 On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 6:42 AM, Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com wrote:
 
 
 Hi,
 
 Thanks, everyone, for the initial wave of responses both on and off
 list.
 
 I've clarified the following two points raised below and have 
 taken a path similar to what Doug mentioned (also below).
 
 Hopefully our learning what meteorite this is will prove helpful.
 Please
 circulate as you deem appropriate.
 
 Here are the pics.   http://www.flickr.com/photos/darrylpitt/
 
 
 Best/ d
 
 
 On Feb 14, 2012, at 7:06 AM, John higgins wrote:
 
 Hi Folks,
 
 Sandy Hook is a national Park, regular civilians don't live 
 there. There are no 75ft escarpments in Sandy Hook. Maybe if the 
 guy said he was from Atlantic Highlands, that would make more 
 sense. This story is full of holes, Daryl please be careful.
 
 
 Best Regards from New Jersey,
 John Higgins
 IMCA # 9822
 www.outerspacerocks.com
 
 
 He is from Highlands, NJ near Sandy Hook.  I remembered the Sandy Hook
 reference and provided it as a general location in Northeastern, N.J.
 I
 didn't know that Sandy Hook was not also a town.
 
 
 On Feb 13, 2012, at 11:52 PM, Pete Pete wrote:
 
 I agree with Mike, Daryl!
 
 I'm trying to imagine a scenario of a house on a ravine, a guy 
 finding a rusty lump, and the wife persistently tries to throw 
 the lump out in the
 garbage(?!) instead of simply heaving it over the fence?
 
 Doesn't track. Sounds like a scripted story.
 
 Like we say at work

[meteorite-list] HELP PLEASE - PECULIAR METEORITE DISCOVERY....

[Darryl Pitt]

Folks, 

I need your help; there is a problem here---I'm just not certain as to its 
nature. 

A seemingly honest fellow from Sandy Hook, NJ came to my office late today in 
the hope I could verify what he was told could be a meteorite---and it is. 

This fellow said that just after he moved in a year ago, he found it on the 
embankment of his backyard just beyond which is a 75 foot escarpment.  The wife 
said she tried to throw the rusty thing out a couple of times and both times he 
rescued it from the garbage.  It is a medium octahedrite which weighs 4.236 kg. 
 How do I know it's a medium  octahedrite?  I could make out a feint pattern 
underneath a veneer of rust on the cut face.  Yes, roughly speaking, this 
fellow found a cut and prepared meteorite in his backyard.

The fellow left the specimen in my possession and agreed to allow me to have a 
sample removed and forwarded for analysis. I advised him there could be a 
problem here that could be readily determined---and he didn't seem fazed.  
While I've been accused of being naive, I nonetheless genuinely believe he and 
his wife are honestbut I just don't get it. 

Any thoughts here?   Northeastern New Jersey.  End piece.  Medium octahedrite.  
4.2 kg. 

I'll get a pic posted tomorrow. 

All best and thanks / d, 



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Re: [meteorite-list] HELP PLEASE - PECULIAR METEORITE DISCOVERY....

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

I'm not inclined to disagreeit doesn't add up.  


On Feb 13, 2012, at 11:02 PM, Michael Farmer wrote:

 Scam.
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 On Feb 13, 2012, at 8:45 PM, Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com wrote:
 
 
 
 Folks, 
 
 I need your help; there is a problem here---I'm just not certain as to its 
 nature. 
 
 A seemingly honest fellow from Sandy Hook, NJ came to my office late today 
 in the hope I could verify what he was told could be a meteorite---and it 
 is. 
 
 This fellow said that just after he moved in a year ago, he found it on the 
 embankment of his backyard just beyond which is a 75 foot escarpment.  The 
 wife said she tried to throw the rusty thing out a couple of times and both 
 times he rescued it from the garbage.  It is a medium octahedrite which 
 weighs 4.236 kg.  How do I know it's a medium  octahedrite?  I could make 
 out a feint pattern underneath a veneer of rust on the cut face.  Yes, 
 roughly speaking, this fellow found a cut and prepared meteorite in his 
 backyard.
 
 The fellow left the specimen in my possession and agreed to allow me to have 
 a sample removed and forwarded for analysis. I advised him there could be a 
 problem here that could be readily determined---and he didn't seem fazed.  
 While I've been accused of being naive, I nonetheless genuinely believe he 
 and his wife are honestbut I just don't get it. 
 
 Any thoughts here?   Northeastern New Jersey.  End piece.  Medium 
 octahedrite.  4.2 kg. 
 
 I'll get a pic posted tomorrow. 
 
 All best and thanks / d, 
 
 
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Large Tissint donated to the NHM....!

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

For purposes of clarity, Dave was not the benefactor referred to in the piece 
and I was not on the ground In Morocco searching for this meteorite.  Neither 
Dave or myself spoke to the wrtier.  The aspect of the Natural History Museum's 
press release which referenced our role in this acquisition was constrained to 
the following:  


Darryl Pitt of the Macovich Collection in New York City, and Dave Gheesling of 
the Falling Rocks Collection in Atlanta, sold the main mass to the Natural 
History Museum.  Pitt finally acquired the meteorite after having heard rumors 
as to its existence over a period of weeks.  With every lead turning into a 
dead end, he nearly gave up when he received a fateful phone call.  Pitt 
reached out to his friend Gheesling to assist with the financing, and shortly 
thereafter reached out to the NHM.  Said Pitt, It is both humbling and an 
honor to be part of this meteorite's journey, and the Natural History Museum is 
the perfect final residence.  Added Gheesling, Both Darryl and I enjoy giving 
talks to kids about meteorites, and while we could have earned far more selling 
this specimen elsewhere, there was no discussion of this historic specimen 
going anywhere other than a major museum for future generations to enjoy.


Yes, we could have earned far more selling this elsewhere, yet we agreed this 
belonged in a major museum.  It was a donor of the Natural History Museum, who 
prefers to remain anonymous, who helped make the acquisition possible. 





On Feb 8, 2012, at 10:39 AM, Graham Ensor wrote:

 Hi All,
 
 Just seen this...wow!
 
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16943200
 
 I wonder who?...very generous!
 
 http://www.fallingrocks.com/Collections/Tissint.htm
 
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[meteorite-list] 1099 gram Tissint

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

While previously announced by Dave Gheesling on Facebook, it is worth noting 
here as well the existence of a Tissint that weighs 1099.8 gram.

http://www.fallingrocks.com/Collections/Tissint.htm

Dave and I co-own the specimen.  


Warmly / Darryl 

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Re: [meteorite-list] 1099 gram Tissint

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

On behalf of Dave and myself, thank you, everyone, for your very kind words 
both on and off list.

Best / d, 



On Jan 30, 2012, at 1:14 PM, karmaka wrote:

 Hi Darryl and Dave,
 
 This one is a real 'king of mars'!  ;-)
 
 I'm speechless and deeply impressed
 
 Congratulations on this breathtaking specimen !!!
 
 Martin (in awe)
 
 
 Von: Mirko Graul m_gr...@yahoo.de
 An: Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com, Meteorite-list List 
 meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
 Betreff: Re: [meteorite-list] 1099 gram Tissint
 Datum: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:33:31 +0100
 
 Hi Darryl and Dave,
 
 What a gigantic individual.
 Simply an excellent, wonderful piece of this size.
 Congratulations on this unique piece.
 
 Best regards Mirko
 
 
 
 Mirko Graul Meteorite 
 Quittenring.4 
 16321 Bernau 
 GERMANY 
 
 Phone: 0049-1724105015 
 E-Mail: m_gr...@yahoo.de 
 WEB: www.meteorite-mirko.de 
 
 Member of The Meteoritical Society 
 (International Society for Meteoritics and Planetery Science) 
 
 IMCA-Member: 2113 
 (International Meteorite Collectors Association)
 
 
 
 Von: Darryl Pitt 
 An: Meteorite-list List  
 Gesendet: 15:16 Montag, 30.Januar 2012
 Betreff: [meteorite-list] 1099 gram Tissint
 
 
 Hi, 
 
 While previously announced by Dave Gheesling on Facebook, it is worth noting 
 here as well the existence of a Tissint that weighs 1099.8 gram.
 
 http://www.fallingrocks.com/Collections/Tissint.htm
 
 Dave and I co-own the specimen.  
 
 
 Warmly / Darryl 
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] New 68 gram Mars Meteorite, Tissint. On display at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM.

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Hi, 

Wow.  Really gorgeous.



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[meteorite-list] TISSINT OFFER TO RESEARCHERS / Re: Chris Herd talking about the Tissint meteorite - NPR 'Science Friday'

[Darryl Pitt]

ATTEMPTED TO POST PREVIOUSLY - RE:  NPR INTERVIEW


Hi, 

For those who inquired and those who have wondered, Chris Herd picked up the 
58g specimen of Tissint of which he spoke on NPR from me. 

In the same spirit of my $325/g offer to Chris, let me now extend a similar 
offer to members of the Meteoritical Society who are either PhDs or doctoral 
students:  I've set aside another 75g at $325/g should you desire samples of 
Tissint exclusively for research purposes.

Please contact me off-list. 


All the best / Darryl





On Jan 20, 2012, at 8:06 PM, Graham Ensor wrote:

 Excellentthanks Martin...
 
 On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 10:50 PM, karmaka
 karmaka-meteori...@t-online.de wrote:
 Addition:
 
 If you only want to listen to the relevant section of the broadcast, you can 
 download it here now:
 
 http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/totn/2012/01/20120120_totn_03.mp3
 
 Best wishes
 
 Martin
 
 
 
 Von: karmaka karmaka-meteori...@t-online.de
  An: met-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
  Betreff: [meteorite-list] Chris Herd talking about the Tissint meteorite - 
 NPR 'Science Friday'
  Datum: Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:03:59 +0100
 
 NPR's 'Science Friday' with Chris Herd of the University of Alberta talking 
 about the Tissint meteorite can be listened to right now:
 
  http://www.sciencefriday.com/about/listen/
 
  If you want to listen to it later, you can download it as a podcast here 
 soon:
 
  http://www.sciencefriday.com/audio/scifriaudio.xml
 
  Best wishes
 
  Martin
 
 
  
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Re: [meteorite-list] A 349 gram fully fusion crusted Tissint in the Carleton B. Moore Meteorite Collection at ASU.

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Beautiful specimen and beautiful image.   Gorgeous. 


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Re: [meteorite-list] COST OF NEW MARS METEORITE AT TUCSON SHOW

[Darryl Pitt]

and that's without crust.

;-)




On Jan 19, 2012, at 8:50 AM, Michael Farmer wrote:

 $61745. 50 per gram
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 On Jan 19, 2012, at 6:44 AM, steve arnold chicagosteve1...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Hi list.I see that many sizes of the new mars meteorite.Does anyone
 have a clue as what it will bring at the tucson show?From the pics
 I,ve seen this thing is one best looking ever.
 
 -- 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Tissint Mars Meteorite, Main Mass?????

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Hi, 

Wow and congratulations!!

Probably not the main massheard there were one or two that are larger---but 
that's just a detail.   

Best / d, 






On Jan 17, 2012, at 4:43 PM, Jim Strope wrote:

 Just a few more of the Tissint Meteorites that we have.  I wonder if the big 
 one is the Main Mass?
 
 http://meteoriteguy.com/Martians
 
 
 Jim Strope 
 421 Fourth Street 
 Glen Dale, WV  26038 
 
 http://www.catchafallingstar.com/ 
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Tissint Mars Meteorite, Main Mass?????

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Hi,

If yours is not the largest, it's just a detail because yours is pretty great!!!



On Jan 18, 2012, at 1:40 AM, Jim Strope wrote:

 SEEING is believing. I haven't SEEN any of the rumors. Not even photos. 
 
 Details ?   What's that supposed to mean?  I made NO claims, only 
 speculation, since this is the largest CONFIRMED specimen...so far. 
 
 Jim Strope
 421 4th Street
 Glen Dale, WV. 26038
 
 Sent from my iPad
 
 On Jan 17, 2012, at 8:15 PM, Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com wrote:
 
 
 Hi, 
 
 Wow and congratulations!!
 
 Probably not the main massheard there were one or two that are 
 larger---but that's just a detail.   
 
 Best / d, 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 On Jan 17, 2012, at 4:43 PM, Jim Strope wrote:
 
 Just a few more of the Tissint Meteorites that we have.  I wonder if the 
 big one is the Main Mass?
 
 http://meteoriteguy.com/Martians
 
 
 Jim Strope 
 421 Fourth Street 
 Glen Dale, WV  26038 
 
 http://www.catchafallingstar.com/ 
 
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[meteorite-list] Advert / Governador Valadares Sells Today - eBay

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi Everyone, 

In approximately eight hours at 3:49p Pacific Standard Time  (6:49p EST /  
00:49a CET), a slice of the most difficult to obtain nakhlite publicly 
available, Governador Valadares, will be sold on eBay. 

The specimen weighs 0.205 grams and has some fusion crust.  The reserve is $500 
or approximately $2500/g---an unheard of valuation, and a gesture to our 
community.  While I don't recall the precise amount, there is less than 30 
grams of GV circulating in the private sector---and that's all there will be, 
as the true TKW is less than 100gthe Catalogue of Meteorites entry not 
withstanding. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meteorite-Governador-Valadares-GV-Nakhlite-0-205g-/250971335018?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item3a6f0ea96a#ht_2125wt_129


All the best and good luck!

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Re: [meteorite-list] MURCHISON, On September 28, 1969 at 10:58 AM, near the town of Murchison, Victoria in Australia, a bright fireball was observed to separate into three fragments before disappearin

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

Gorgeous, gorgeous photo!!   Bravo, Regine.  Completely elegant. 







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[meteorite-list] ADVERT / Governador Valadares New Shergottite

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

GOVERNADOR VALADARES

A small specimen of GV (0.205g) with one edge of glossy fusion crust(!) is now 
on eBay.  XTREMELY rare.  Offering ends in several days.


NEW MARTIAN SPECIMENS FROM THE TATA FOUMZGIT(?) EVENT

I've added about a eight new specimens to the Macovich site.  After I sell 
these specimens I will be temporarily out of material---apart from some small 
sub-gram specimens and a couple of larger specimens I'm now holding onto.  
Ranging in price from $375 - 800 per gram (the latter being a complete specimen 
that weighs less than a gram), here are some outstanding examples of the new 
shergottite offered to you at prices which will soon be a distant memory.  The 
$375/g fragmentsmake that $350/g if you mention you saw it heremy last 
two!

http://www.macovich.com 


VANITY MARS

Anyone who has a preference for the letter E (or depending upon your 
perspectivethe letter M or Wor the number 3) should have an 
especial interest in this SNC, as its shock veins and crust evoke these 
referenced characters.  Couldn't resist the ET in recognition of my pala 
convalescing purveyor of meteorite baseball caps and more.

http://www.macovich.com/MARS/Tata_22.94g_LR_5207.html



All the best / Darryl











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Re: [meteorite-list] Breja Stone, chondrite

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Hi, 
Bravo, Svend.  
An absolutely gorgeous imageso elegant.  




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[meteorite-list] TKW New Shergottite from Tata

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Hi, 

The 0.652 gram specimen of the new shergottite from Tata sold on ebay for $315 
or $483/g.

I was asked what prompted my first auction on eBay. Candidly, I had been 
thinking about doing this for a really long time.  (Facebook is next  ;-)   
Given the number of fragments associated with this fall, and my being advised I 
was the first U.S. dealer to have received material, it just seemed like the 
perfect moment to do so.  My next auction offering will include a small 
specimen of the most difficult to obtain Martian meteorite publicly available:  
Governador Valadares.  Look for it later today or tomorrow.

==

TKW of the New Shergottite from Tata

There has been a lot of banter concerning the TKW of this extraordinary 
meteorite.  Some folks have suggested there are nearly twenty kilos and that 
there will be more than enough for everyone while other have expressed a more 
constrained amount of material.   It would appear a hybrid of both statements 
is accurate. 

Numerous sources on whom I've long relied assure me we are ultimately looking 
at less than 10 kg of material.  However, there IS more than enough for 
everyone!   Apparently numerous meteorites shattered on impact after having 
struck a rocky outcropping, and exploded into THOUSANDS of sub gram fragments.  
If there was ever a planetary that did not have to be sliced (except for thin 
section needs) and where cut loss does not factor into the economicsthis is 
it.   Even at $1000/g or more, a price point we should anticipate in the near 
future, specimens will be within reach.  

In the meantime, I still have a few specimens for sale here:  
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/MARS.html

If you're interested in additional sub-gram specimens, please contact me off 
list.  

If you haven't already done so, you want to acquire a bit of this meteorite as 
soon as possible. You do not want to be one of the folks muttering  I can't 
believe I didn't buy [Sanctioned Name] when it first hit the market Christmas 
2011



All the best / Darryl

 













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Re: [meteorite-list] Darryl Pitt's TATA MARTIAN auction

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi.

EeeekI don't know, but I have an idea.

Let me get back to you.   All best /d 





On Dec 31, 2011, at 7:31 PM, Peter Scherff wrote:

 Hi Darryl,
 
 What happened to the auction?
 
 Peter
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] Darryl Pitt's TATA MARTIAN auction

[Darryl Pitt]

Okay

More first auction hiccups.

I asked Lucas (who as some of you know works in the music biz aspect of what we 
do) to set up the auction on eBay.  I later mentioned to Luke there were a 
handful of typos in the copy and that the headline should have contained the 
word meteorite.

I just learned Luke thought he could fix thisand it seems he inadvertently 
took down the auction.  It's now back up (with the corrections) and still 
ending tomorrow, but the specimen is now much cheaper! ;-)

It's listed as this

METEORITE - NEW TATA MARS SHERGOTTITE 0.652 GRAMS

So very sorry for the inconvenience, folks.   Ugh!



From a very loud office in Times Squareonce gain, wishing everyone a 
really terrific year! Warmly / Darryl




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 Hi Darryl,
 
 What happened to the auction?
 
 Peter
 
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[meteorite-list] ADVERT / MARS - NO RESERVE - Sleeper Alert

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

I thought I might mention I put a small specimen of the new Martian with fusion 
crust up on eBay yesterday with a $0.99 starting bid and NO RESERVE.

NEW WITNESSED FALL MARS SHERGOTTITE  - 0.652g

http://www.ebay.com:80/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=250963261184ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123


This is my very first thing I've ever sold on eBay auctionever!!   ;-) 
The auction concludes New Year's Day at 5p EST


There are a handful of more specimens here

http://www.rocksfromspace.org/MARS.html



With the coming New Year, wishing everyone...the important things you wish for.


Warmly / Darryl

 




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Re: [meteorite-list] ADVERT / MARS - NO RESERVE - Sleeper Alert

[Darryl Pitt]

because of my first eBay auction ever?!   ;-)

Seriously, this is obviously a spectacular meteorite which is worth far more 
than the current prices at which it has been available both here and in 
Morocco.  

(My understanding is that apart from a handful of noteworthy specimens and 
dust, the supply in Morocco is largely exhaustedand I imagine I will soon 
be out of material as well.)




On Dec 30, 2011, at 4:23 PM, Greg Hupé wrote:

 Is the market in ruin?  ;-)
 
 
 -Original Message- From: Darryl Pitt
 Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 4:13 PM
 To: Meteorite-list List
 Subject: [meteorite-list] ADVERT / MARS - NO RESERVE - Sleeper Alert
 
 Hi,
 
 I thought I might mention I put a small specimen of the new Martian with 
 fusion crust up on eBay yesterday with a $0.99 starting bid and NO RESERVE.
 
 NEW WITNESSED FALL MARS SHERGOTTITE  - 0.652g
 
 http://www.ebay.com:80/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=250963261184ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
 
 
 This is my very first thing I've ever sold on eBay auctionever!!   ;-) 
 The auction concludes New Year's Day at 5p EST
 
 
 There are a handful of more specimens here
 
 http://www.rocksfromspace.org/MARS.html
 
 
 
 With the coming New Year, wishing everyone...the important things you wish 
 for.
 
 
 Warmly / Darryl
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: [meteorite-list] ADVERT / MARS - NO RESERVE - Sleeper Alert

[Darryl Pitt]

Hi, 

I think I speak for a lot of us that the recession is far from over.  

Help me to understand, as you're the expert, I'm at a loss to understand what's 
strange about having introduced something to collectors on eBay? 



On Dec 30, 2011, at 4:58 PM, Greg Hupé wrote:

 It's already at around $190 per gram...
 I kind of don't think he can retire on $123.88!
 
 I thought the recession was over, strange actions from this particular eBay 
 seller... I hope he is OK!
 
 
 -Original Message- From: Ruben Garcia
 Sent: Friday, December 30, 2011 4:37 PM
 To: Galactic Stone  Ironworks
 Cc: Meteorite-list List
 Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] ADVERT / MARS - NO RESERVE - Sleeper Alert
 
 It's already at around $190 per gram with two days to go...
 
 
 
 
 On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 2:30 PM, Galactic Stone  Ironworks
 meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote:
 My New Year's prediction is that this specimen will exceed $1k per
 gram by auction close.
 
 eBay and the market are fickle mistresses.  ;)
 
 Best regards,
 
 MikeG
 
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 On 12/30/11, Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com wrote:
 
 
 
 Hi,
 
 I thought I might mention I put a small specimen of the new Martian with
 fusion crust up on eBay yesterday with a $0.99 starting bid and NO RESERVE.
 
 NEW WITNESSED FALL MARS SHERGOTTITE  - 0.652g
 
 http://www.ebay.com:80/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=250963261184ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
 
 
 This is my very first thing I've ever sold on eBay auctionever!! ;-)
 The auction concludes New Year's Day at 5p EST
 
 
 There are a handful of more specimens here
 
 http://www.rocksfromspace.org/MARS.html
 
 
 
 With the coming New Year, wishing everyone...the important things you wish
 for.
 
 
 Warmly / Darryl
 
 
 
 
 
 
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