[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - December 18, 2008

2008-12-18 Thread Michael Johnson
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/December_18_2008.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - December 18, 2008

2008-12-18 Thread Jerry Flaherty
gorgeous picture Andrei. - Original Message - From: Michael Johnson mich...@spacerocksinc.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 5:41 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - December 18,2008

[meteorite-list] MRO HiRISE Images - December 17, 2008

2008-12-18 Thread Ron Baalke
MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER HIRISE IMAGES December 17, 2008 o Scoured Crater Rim http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/PSP_010369_2065 o North Polar Layered Deposits http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/PSP_010366_2590 o Complex Crater in Arabia Terra http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/PSP_010354_2165

[meteorite-list] Cosmic Diamonds May Be Hidden in 'Carbon Onions'

2008-12-18 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16259-cosmic-diamonds-may-be-hidden-in-carbon-o Cosmic diamonds may be hidden in 'carbon onions' by Rachel Courtland New Scientist 12 December 2008 An exotic carbon structure could explain why astronomers have seen very little diamond dust in the

Re: [meteorite-list] heavily encrusted dark grey interior - large find?

2008-12-18 Thread JoshuaTreeMuseum
Hi Phil, My first reaction is: some kind of slag? It's amazing the different kinds of slag people bring into the museum as possible meteorites. Phil Whitmer __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] Scientists Find 'Missing' Mineral and Clues to Mars Mysteries

2008-12-18 Thread Ron Baalke
Dec. 18, 2009 Steve Cole Headquarters, Washington 202-657-2194 stephen.e.c...@nasa.gov Guy Webster Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. 818-354-6278 guy.webs...@jpl.nasa.gov Jennifer Huergo Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Md.

[meteorite-list] Ad. ebay auctions ending in 1 day. Murchison, Tucson, La Criolla

2008-12-18 Thread Eduardo.
Hi My last auction pre-Tucson is ending in one day. Most of the specimens started at 0.99 and there are still many at that price Some of them worth a look, even if you are not a buyer, like the 96.6g Murchison. Just follow this link: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsmfmeteorites Eduardo IMCA

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2008-12-18 Thread mckinney trammell
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=290283954154ssPageName=STRK:MESE:ITih=019 have is EXCELLENT piece of a CHRISTMAS EVE FALL by CHRISTMAS. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] KILLER TENHAM METEORITE INDIVIDUAL FOR SALE ON EBAY

2008-12-18 Thread Bob WALKER
Listoids EEK - maybe the first time I have ever posted two adds in a week but perhaps this depends on what day is the weekly cutoff ? I'll apologise now but this one is an exception rather than the rule - I do not sell often but from time to time offer something prestigious and unique

[meteorite-list] New LL5 Meteorite - NWA 5511 (provisional)

2008-12-18 Thread Greg Catterton
I would like to announce my first officially classified meteorite, NWA 5511 (provisional) NWA 5511 was a single stone that weighed 387 grams and a slice was tested by Ted Bunch to be a LL5. It was then assigned the name/number NWA 5511. Here is a picture of the meteorite before cutting:

[meteorite-list] not an add more a comment on the haphazard and somewhat ludicrous export laws in oz

2008-12-18 Thread Bob WALKER
Listoids I've received export approval for Tenham in less than an hour - it would have been quicker had I just telephoned directly... And yet in other cases it has to meander through a different administrative path and take 6 to 8 weeks - more if there is a dissenting opinion from an expert

[meteorite-list] MeteoriteWatch.com Forum Changes

2008-12-18 Thread Eric Wichman
Hi guys and gals, Anyone who is a member of the MeteoriteWatch.com forums should know that there's been a few changes to the forums. I've merged a total of 4 of the meteorite forums into 2 broad forum categories to make it easier to post relevant content. Below is a list of changes. MERGED

[meteorite-list] NASA Publication - Exploring Meteorite Mysteries (for teachers)

2008-12-18 Thread Michael Gilmer
Hi folks! This is another heads up about a great meteorite-related item for teachers and people doing outreach work involving space sciences : It's a comprehensive lesson plan for teachers that covers all aspects of meteorites - falls, types, craters, parent bodies, chemistry, and more. It also

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Publication - Exploring Meteorite Mysteries(for teachers)

2008-12-18 Thread Rose, David MD
Michael, You can get it for free here: http://www.outofthecradle.net/archives/2007/05/exploring-meteorite-myste ries/ -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Michael Gilmer Sent: Thursday,

[meteorite-list] AD: PreSale Announcement - Meteorites USA

2008-12-18 Thread Eric Wichman
Dear list members, If you're not on my list get on it now... Starting this weekend and running until the 1st of the year all NWA meteorites are at Below Wholesale prices. Everything is going on sale. And I mean ALL meteorites I have except for a few from my personal collection will be sold!

[meteorite-list] Large Fireball Sighted in Florida Sky

2008-12-18 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.wptv.com/content/coastal/story/Large-fireball-sighted-in-the-sky/DdigToZTi Large fireball sighted in the sky WPTV December 18, 2008 PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL -- Numerous reports of a large fireball in the sky were called into 911 dispatchers and our NewsChannel 5 newsroom Thursday

[meteorite-list] New Glorieta knife Ad/sale

2008-12-18 Thread Mike Miller
Hi Everyone for those interested I have up loaded the newest Glorieta Damascus meteorite knife up on my web site, they have been selling very quick so if you are interested in one better have a look. The last one never even made it to the public, it was snapped up before everyone had a chance to

Re: [meteorite-list] heavily encrusted dark grey interior - largefind?

2008-12-18 Thread John.L.Cabassi
G'Day Phil W. I sincerely doubt that what Phil has is slag, that's just my opinion. I also have a large specimen of 1514 grams and it really is unique. What he has described is very similar to what I have and I have forward him pictures and he has replied that what he has and I have are very

[meteorite-list] meteorite blooper of the year

2008-12-18 Thread Bob WALKER
Listoids I'm getting questions about my backside... of my Tenham of course Because I describe it as a slab I am asked does this mean the backside is sawn - in this case no Maybe I can't understand a dictionary too well but I thought slab was defined as broad, flat, thick piece, as of stone

[meteorite-list] Meteor Sighting in Arizona and caught on film

2008-12-18 Thread Arizona Keith
Hello List Just found this Meteor Sighting in Arizona and caught on film on 12-18-2008 Video on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMmY6j1TvoU Thanks for your time Keith Chandler __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] heavily encrusted dark grey interior - largefind?

2008-12-18 Thread STARSANDSCOPES
Hi John, I agree with you. It looks like a meteorite. Certain meteorites have weird (Is that the official scientific term?) adhesion properties. I have seen some scoured by the desert sand and other who seem to grab every piece of sand/rock and make it stick. It must have something to

Re: [meteorite-list] heavily encrusted dark grey interior -largefind?

2008-12-18 Thread John.L.Cabassi
G'Day Tom Thanks for your reply. I will personally accept weird as an official scientific term. I tend to use it alot. And I agree on your very descriptive term of encrusted in jewels. Your images are more than fantastic. Keep up the great work. I can't get enough of it! Cheers John

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Publication - Exploring Meteorite Mysteries (for teachers)

2008-12-18 Thread Pat Brown
Hi Michael and the List, This book is available as a free .pdf file at: http://books.google.com/books?id=vbF-ZLb7608Cprintsec=frontcoverdq=teachers+guide+to+meteoriteslr=as_brr=1as_pt=ALLTYPES or just do a google book search and you will find it. With Best Regards, Pat