Re: [meteorite-list] Canada big meteor

2008-11-21 Thread Martin Altmann
Thoughts In the 20-years period from 1960 to 1980 20 meteorites were found in Canada. 5 falls and 15 finds. In the last 20 years, when meteorites underwent a popularization and people got aware of them like never before, there were found only 8 meteorites in Canada. 3 falls and 5 finds.

Re: [meteorite-list] Canada big meteor

2008-11-21 Thread Martin Altmann
Replying myself. Some more arguments, for that what I wrote to the Campo case ect Cause I'm an amateur only, here some statistics of scientists: In the 5 years from the year 1996 to 2000, there where found in Libya: 1084 meteorites. Then the hunters stayed away, mostly cause it's to

Re: [meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Investigation

2008-11-21 Thread Eduardo.
That video was emited on open tv. I was not able to see it but was told about it. It was in 2 parts (the video is only the 1st part) Also was emited the telephone talk. The TV reporter bought a Campo del Cielo to Eric and there is indeed a judicial process going on:

Re: [meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Investigation

2008-11-21 Thread Eduardo.
Martin The problem is not just a reporter calling, is that there is a judicial process now. And the new law is not to be considered as it is about NEW FINDS AND FALLS only (December 2007). The problem here is that ALL meteorites from Chaco province (including Campo de Cielo) are protected by a

Re: [meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Investigation

2008-11-21 Thread Eduardo.
The problem here is: How many LEGAL exports of Campo del Cielo meteorites BEFORE 1993 were done? Maybe a few of specimens to museums a long time ago, but I don't know any one done to dealers. If justice starts investigating deeply on this there will be a real problem here for dealers and

Re: [meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Investigation

2008-11-21 Thread Norm Lehrman
Eduardo, Several years ago I was told that the Campo strewn field overlaps the boundary into an adjacent province (Santiago del Estero?) which at that time had no laws regulating export. Hence, there was said to be a legal source outside of Chaco. Is this incorrect? Thanks, Norm --- On

Re: [meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Investigation

2008-11-21 Thread Eduardo.
Norm There is about 5% of the strewn field on Santiago del Estero province. Not many samples were really recovered there. Of course the ones in my collection are from Santiago del Estero. When you export mineral specimens from Argentina you have to declare province of origin. If a dealer can not

Re: [meteorite-list] thanks for the freebies/and vise versa

2008-11-21 Thread Bob King
Steve, My thanks too for the freebies you've sent. Not only have I enjoyed them but so have the school kids and class students I've passed many on to. We all appreciate your generosity. Bob On 11/21/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to add my voice to those who already

[meteorite-list] Space Rocks Picture of the Day - November 21, 2008

2008-11-21 Thread Michael Gilmer
Space Rocks POD for November 21, 2008 is now posted. :) http://www.glassthrower.com/pod.html Enjoy! Questions, comments or submissions - [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Michael Gilmer (Louisiana, USA) Member of the Meteoritical Society. Member of the

[meteorite-list] AD : Trinitite Lots available and Trinitite Analysis Wanted

2008-11-21 Thread Michael Gilmer
Hi Folks! I received another large batch of trinitite pieces and I am selling lots again. 1) 10 gram lot of pieces - $40 2) 20 gram lot of pieces - $60 3) 50 gram lot of pieces - $100 The pieces in this lot are a little bigger than the last batch, but not by much. In the last batch, the

[meteorite-list] AD : NWA Material

2008-11-21 Thread Abdelaziz Alhyane
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[meteorite-list] Sorry

2008-11-21 Thread Abdelaziz Alhyane
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[meteorite-list] Trade Offer

2008-11-21 Thread David Hardy
I have a 1.74 gram part slice of Claxton available for trade. Looking for a good sized slice of Seymchan (non-pallasitic) or a slice of Glorieta Mountain (pallasite). Will consider other offers. Email off-list please if interested. David Hardy

[meteorite-list] AD - ZAG Sale - Large Slice $2 per Gram

2008-11-21 Thread David Kitt Deyarmin
I have 5 large slices that weigh between 55 to 66 grams You can see them by clicking this http://home.ec.rr.com/bobadebt/Rocks/FS%20Zag.htm I would like to move these so I will offer them at $2 per gram and I will polish each slice up to 1000 grit which produces a super finish. They will

[meteorite-list] R: How do you say Dronino

2008-11-21 Thread Carl 's
Hi, Strange. I was curious as to how Dronino was pronounced as well. I'm not sure the original poster (Mike M.) got his answer but maybe I've missed it. Is it DRO' ni no? Sounds more German to me that way. Also, how about Muonionalusta? Does mu onion a LUS ta sound correct? Thanks! Carl

Re: [meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Investigation

2008-11-21 Thread Roman
Can someone translate the article at this link and post to the list? http://www.elliberal.com.ar/secciones.php?nombre=homefile=verid_noticia=081121CJIseccion=Santiago Thank you. Roman Jirasek www.meteoritelabels.com - Original Message - From: Eduardo. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[meteorite-list] [AD] On eBay: Meteorite mag, Campo with hole, Taza shield, etc.

2008-11-21 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Friday greetings from the Old Pueblo. We currently have a fun selection of meteorites, impactites, books, and magazines running on eBay. All auctions are NO RESERVE, and will close this coming Sunday evening. Of particular interest is a highly oriented Taza shield with 100%

[meteorite-list] [AD] On eBay: Meteorite mag, Campo with hole, Taza shield, etc.

2008-11-21 Thread Notkin
Dear Listees: Friday greetings from the Old Pueblo. We currently have a fun selection of meteorites, impactites, books, and magazines running on eBay. All auctions are NO RESERVE, and will close this coming Sunday evening. Of particular interest is a highly oriented Taza shield with 100%

[meteorite-list] Whoops!

2008-11-21 Thread Notkin
Sorry for the double post. I thought the first one was formatted as Rich Text and hadn't gone through. To make up for it, how's this: Where does an astronaut leave his car?'' At a parking meteor, of course! Sorry about that, it is Friday night in Tucson : ) Geoff N. www.aerolite.org

Re: [meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Investigation

2008-11-21 Thread Greg Catterton
Try http://translate.google.com/ it works well and is pretty fast. Greg --- On Fri, 11/21/08, Roman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Roman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Investigation To: Eduardo. [EMAIL PROTECTED], meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date:

[meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Issue

2008-11-21 Thread Michael Gilmer
Hi List, I am troubled to hear about this development and I feel bad that Eric has been singled out by the authorities. My question is, how does this differ from Gibeon. We didn't see Namibia going after people overseas for selling on the internet. No offense to Argentina, but don't they have

[meteorite-list] Argentine Campo Issue

2008-11-21 Thread Michael Fowler
Considering that Argentina is the country that just nationalized (confiscated) the private pension plans of its citizens, I wouldn't put too much faith in their judicial system. Mike Fowler Chicago Hi List, I am troubled to hear about this development and I feel bad that Eric has been

Re: [meteorite-list] Canada big meteor

2008-11-21 Thread Darren Garrison
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Re: [meteorite-list] Canada big meteor

2008-11-21 Thread Timothy Heitz
Going to miss the granite counter top and SS Its a HOOT - Original Message - From: Darren Garrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite Mailing List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 10:24 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Canada big meteor

Re: [meteorite-list] Canada big meteor

2008-11-21 Thread Darren Garrison
On Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:41:26 -0600, you wrote: Going to miss the granite counter top and SS Its a HOOT Huh? The two links I meant to post were both footage of the Canadian bolide last night-- from the comment, sounds like the Hitler one was still in the clipboard. This is what that first

Re: [meteorite-list] Canada big meteor

2008-11-21 Thread dean bessey
About an hour ago I was talking to my father (I use free skype and we chat every day). He is now working up north in Alberta and he was all excited when he called me. He told me that he saw a flaming fireball that he figured was about a mile long and when it hit the ground there was a big flash