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.
> 
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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.



All the best / Darryl









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