[meteorite-list] TEKTITES VS. TEARS

2002-10-01 Thread Robert Verish
Hello All, Here's a new California locality - Antelope Valley On the flanks of the foothills, just south of the aqueduct and within sight of the Neenach (L6) site. Here are some URLs: http://meteorite-recovery.tripod.com/av-ranch/obsidian.htm

[meteorite-list] Obsidian that looks like Tektites

2002-10-01 Thread Robert Verish
Hello All, Here is another California apache tears locality for tektite-shaped obsidianites - Coso Mountains. The following abstract appeared in The Leonard Memorial Issue of Meteoritics (The Journal of the Meteoritical Society) Volume 2, Number 1 - May 1963: Comparison of Surface Features of

Re: [meteorite-list] picture taking technique?

2002-10-01 Thread M come Meteorite Meteorites
Hello all If interested I sale my digital Olympus Camedia C-860L 1.3 mega pixel and digital zoom 2x in perfect conditions for Euro 100 or $100 + shipping. Is a good camera. Regards Matteo --- Rafael B. Torres [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Michael and list. I would really go for a Digital

Re: [meteorite-list] picture taking technique?

2002-10-01 Thread Rafael B. Torres
I just found this site about Digital Cameras: http://www.digit-all-cameras.com/sitemap.html Its a review of all good cameras in the market, including reviews, ratings, where to buy, prices, etc. I recommend it, according to that the Nikon Coolpix is rated 6 of 10 of the editor and 8.4 of 10

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorite hunting

2002-10-01 Thread almitt
Hi Bob, I think an extremely good book on the subject of hunting (talks about many aspects of the hunt so you know a bit about how to go about it) is Harvey Nininger's book Find a Falling Star. It also inspires you so much that you want to go hunting for meteorites. It is an extremely good book

[meteorite-list] picture taking technique?

2002-10-01 Thread Michael L Blood
Title: picture taking technique? Hi Anne, I have seen some AMAZING stuff done with a Nikon. I have also heard they go through batteries like a hot knife through butter, and in Denver, Mark, The Big Collector was sitting next to me at the COMETS' party and showing me some photos and his

[meteorite-list] Re: picture taking technique?

2002-10-01 Thread geoking
Michael posted: I have seen some AMAZING stuff done with a Nikon. I have also heard they go through batteries like a hot knife through butter Dear Michael and List: The Nikon digital cameras do burn batteries quickly if you leave the LCD viewer on (you can choose to shoot without it). If you

Re: [meteorite-list] picture taking technique?

2002-10-01 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Hello Michael and list, The Nikon does burn through some batteries. Four top of the line batteries will last about two or three hours. Faster if you use the video screen. Rechargable batteries work great and seem to last even longer. I have three sets of rechargables and never need more

[meteorite-list] AD. Nininger collection!

2002-10-01 Thread Michael Farmer
Hello everyone, I have just received an old meteorite collection that I bought. This is a batch of meteorite all bought in the 1940s by an east coast collector. He recently died and his grandson sold me the collection. All pieces were bought directly from Nininger. All pieces have the

Re: [meteorite-list] picture taking technique?

2002-10-01 Thread MARK BOSTICK
Hello again, I should have noted we are talking about the Nikon Coolpix series as Anne mentioned. Also he batteries I bought on the way to the Denver party were cheapies, all the gas station had, and lasted about 10 minutes, being generous. When buying anything you should think, how are you

[meteorite-list] page city , gan gan, atlanta

2002-10-01 Thread harlan trammell
anybody got small 10-20 g samples of gan gan , page city or atlanta for sale/ trade? serious dealers, sellers, traders only- no dreamers, no talkers, no i-can-get-its. _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your

[meteorite-list] Test Msg

2002-10-01 Thread Greg Redfern
Just a test to see if I'm still connectednot a single msg from the list today1st time ever. All the best, Greg Redfern IMCA #5781 www.meteoritecollectors.org __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[meteorite-list] Predynastic LDG tools

2002-10-01 Thread TektiteDawg
To List: Does anybody know of a good reference (preferably a web site) that discusses stone tools made from Libyan Desert Glass (i.e. most common occurrences, tool types, etc..)? Bracing for another storm... Randy in N.O. __ Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Nininger meteorites

2002-10-01 Thread Michael Farmer
Hi again, the page is listed on my website. Prices are firm, these are highly historic pieces. I have many other meteorites also just listed on my site, Tuxtuac, NWA irons, New Udei Station pieces, and many more. If you want anything else, I can make you a good deal, hundreds of meteorites

Re: [meteorite-list] picture taking technique?

2002-10-01 Thread Tom Randall
Hi Michael and list, With digital cameras it's best to use NiMh's, I have a Kodak DC-240 I use (need to get the close up lens for it for meteorites though) and when I first got it I used the alkalines. I'm lucky if I got 10 pictures off before they died. Switched to NiMhs and what a

[meteorite-list] Nininger link

2002-10-01 Thread Michael Farmer
http://www.meteoriteguy.com/Nininger.htm Hurry, they are selling fast. Holbrook #145 143, and Channing are gone.

Re: [meteorite-list] picture taking technique?

2002-10-01 Thread Paul Harris
Greetings All, Jim and I both have Nikon 990's which use AA's and have been using the MAHA NiMh batteries at Thomas Distributing for a couple of years now. Their link is below. http://www.nimhbattery.com/ Paul At 07:32 PM 10/1/2002 -0700, you wrote: Hi Michael and list, With digital

[meteorite-list] Whats wrong with the list?

2002-10-01 Thread Tom / james Knudson
Hi List, I keep getting the same posts over and over and then get it again! Thanks, Tom The proudest member of the I.M.C.A. #6168 Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: Click Here __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: picture taking technique?

2002-10-01 Thread Impactika
In a message dated 10/1/2002 12:12:21 PM Mountain Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Michael posted: I have seen some AMAZING stuff done with a Nikon. I have also heard they go through batteries like a hot knife through butter Dear Michael and List: The Nikon digital cameras do burn

[meteorite-list] October Issue Is Up!

2002-10-01 Thread Paul Harris
Dear List, The October Issue of MeteoriteTimes ready to view at: http://www.meteoritetimes.com/ Happy Reading! Paul and Jim Paul Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim Tobin [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Meteorite Exchange, Inc.