[meteorite-list] 2009 Comet Calendar for Northern Hemisphere posted

2009-01-30 Thread drtanuki
Dear List, I have just posted the 2009 Comet Calendar of the Northern Hemisphere for those that might be interested. If you have a topic for posting related to meteorites, fireballs, and other current news please let me know off list. Thank you. Best Regards, Dirk Ross...Tokyo

Re: [meteorite-list] Question Calcalong Creek Crust?

2009-01-30 Thread ensoramanda
Hi All, However...If you check out Bob Haag's collection book there is a picture of a Milbillillie which has a fusion crust identical to this. page 66. Perhaps slightly less vesicular. Graham Ensor, UK. Jeff Kuyken i...@meteorites.com.au wrote: Interesting post Randy. When you compare

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - January 30, 2009

2009-01-30 Thread Michael Johnson
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/January_30_2009.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] ADS Cottingham

2009-01-30 Thread Goran Axelsson
I haven't spoken up before about multiple ads but it's been close a couple of times. I have to admit it's a bit annoying when there are a lot of ads from one seller. If one seller keeps sending multiple ads to the list it won't swamp the list, but if all sellers starts to do it then it will

Re: [meteorite-list] ADD Cottingham plus AD

2009-01-30 Thread Eric Wichman
All these posts about AD posting and Tucson is here! Wake up people jeez. Can we get past this and stop the FREAKING WHINING! I've read more in the last 3 days about the ADs on list from those whiners who don't like seeing ADs on list than I've seen actual ADs on the list. Cut the crap, hit

[meteorite-list] Enjoy The Show

2009-01-30 Thread Eric Wichman
Hi Guys, We're very excited about the show since this is our first... Any tips, ideas, best places to enjoy? We're only gonna be there for 2 days maybe 3 so any info is appreciated. We're not just there for meteorites, we'll be stocking up on both meteorites and minerals. Anyone who has some

Re: [meteorite-list] Off Topic; For Trekkies

2009-01-30 Thread Mr EMan
So do the Roddenberrys have the potential to become ..Trektites? Elton --- On Thu, 1/29/09, Pete Pete rsvp...@hotmail.com wrote: From: Pete Pete rsvp...@hotmail.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Off Topic; For Trekkies To: meteoritelist meteoritelist

Re: [meteorite-list] ADD Cottingham plus AD

2009-01-30 Thread Mark Grossman
Hi Erich, I'm one of the people who initially mentioned my thoughts about the frequent sales within a few days of the initial offering. I run my own health and safety business and employ about a dozen subcontractors across the US, so I know what running a business is all about. Yes, I am mainly

[meteorite-list] Tucson Show

2009-01-30 Thread al mitterling
Greetings, I know the attendees at the Tucson Show are busy, both dealers and dealers with rooms, and collectors marching around the show but. if some of you attending the show could provide some photos of the happenings for those of us who can't attend it would be most

[meteorite-list] Nininger's Correspondence Papers

2009-01-30 Thread al mitterling
Greetings, I was wondering if anyone on the list might know of a good, complete source of Nininger's correspondence papers. Not sure where the bulk of these are at or copies, even though they are sited in papers by researchers from time to time. If anyone knows of a place where these papers

Re: [meteorite-list] Off Topic; For Trekkies

2009-01-30 Thread Darren Garrison
On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:20:08 -0800 (PST), you wrote: So do the Roddenberrys have the potential to become ..Trektites? Scotty did. http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/08/07/spacex-rocket.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] AD-A Strewn field within the Franconia Strewn Field

2009-01-30 Thread Larry Sloan
During the heyday of hunting the Franconia area in 2004 John Wolfe came across several small stones that were less magnetic and appeared different from the small Franconia stones. I sent a sample to Cascadia Meteorite Lab, and the result was Buck Mountains 002,an L6. They were found in a small

[meteorite-list] Tucson questions and predictions

2009-01-30 Thread Greg Catterton
I have questions anf thoughts about Tucson... Is it really worth going? I would think that prices would be hogher due to cost of travel and living (room, food etc) for the show and the dealers wanting to recover funds for that. Also a friend is out there and says its slower then he has ever

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson questions and predictions

2009-01-30 Thread Michael Farmer
Greg, I am flabergasted at this email. I sold nearly $20,000 yesterday out of the room, the show hasn't even started yet. So I am not sure where you are getting your information, but it is either wrong, or from a dealer who doesnt have crap to offer, or offers crap. I am sure with the economy

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson questions and predictions

2009-01-30 Thread MeteorHntr
In a message dated 1/30/2009 1:49:30 P.M. Central Standard Time, star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com writes: I have questions anf thoughts about Tucson... Is it really worth going? I would think that prices would be hogher due to cost of travel and living (room, food etc) for the show and the

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson questions and predictions

2009-01-30 Thread Adam Hupe
Hi Greg and List Members, You are right about it being expensive. The hotels and rental car agencies jack up their prices to ridiculous levels during the show. You cannot get a direct flight in without passing through Phoenix where almost every flight is overbooked. One year, Zann and I got

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson questions and predictions

2009-01-30 Thread Michael Blood
I agree, Everyone should stay home. That way, I can buy all the meteorites And then you can all later buy them from me! Save LOTS of $! Besides, No one ever has any fun in Tucson! As for the rest of us fools . SEE YA THERE! Michael On 1/30/09 11:47 AM, Greg Catterton

[meteorite-list] A Big meteorite for sale

2009-01-30 Thread Aid Mohamed
Hello list, I have a largest meteorite for sale, its tow pieces one weigh 19240g the other 50660g, who's interessing cantact me aidmoha...@rocketmail.com who interessing can see it on this web: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34968...@n08/. best regards Aid mohamed --- On Fri, 1/30/09, Adam Hupe

Re: [meteorite-list] AD-A Strewn field within the Franconia Strewn Field

2009-01-30 Thread Michael Blood
Hi Larry, Tried to look you up in the Meteorite Exchange Tucson Gide To Meteorite dealers and people and could not find you in the Inn Suites listing. Is there a reason for this? RSVP Thanks, Michael On 1/30/09 11:10 AM, Larry Sloan gldfin...@yahoo.com wrote: During the

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson questions and predictions

2009-01-30 Thread Greg Catterton
I only have talked to one person out there - they sell earth rocks and minerals, not meteorites - they told me that they have done nothing like previous years there at this point. Maybe its just that area that isnt doing well, maybe its him... he sells really nice stuff so I know the quality is

[meteorite-list] Artifacts Embedded in Suevite Reported from Malaysia

2009-01-30 Thread Rob McCafferty
Stone tool artifacts discovered in suevite in Malaysia http://www.researchsea.com/html/article.php/aid/3937/cid/6/research/usm_archaeological_discovery_can_change_world_history.html?PHPSESSID=b8204aec6f223e9ca02c1eae347bf168 An interesting article but maybe someone can explain to me how a

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson questions and predictions

2009-01-30 Thread ensoramanda
Hi, I agree Mike... As someone who has travelled to Tucson for the last two shows all the way from the UK, I can tell you that the Tucson experience is worth the trip and expense even if you you didn't buy a single rock. It is worth it just to meet everyone, wander around in the glorious

[meteorite-list] Polandmet ebay auctions - AD

2009-01-30 Thread Marcin Cimala - PolandMET
Hello List I have some new auctions started this evening. Some rare types and beautifull :D Eucrites, brachinite, winonaite, diogenite, CK3, some low type chondrites including L3.05! http://stores.ebay.com/PolandMET-Store Have fun in Tucson ! I will have fun in Austria alps from tomorrow :)

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson questions and predictions

2009-01-30 Thread wahlperry
Hi All, I would encourage everyone to go to Tucson if they have a chance. If you have ever dreamed of hunting meteorites or wanted to hold a rare meteorite this is the place, not to mention the Famous birthday Bash and auction! To make everyone happy for the high cost of travel, rooms, food

[meteorite-list] Tucson Expenses

2009-01-30 Thread Michael Gilmer
Hi Folks! A couple of questions from the peanut gallery for the Tucson veterans : Not this year, but starting next year I plan to attend each year. We will be staying in our RV. 1) Are there any good national or state parks with camping facilities that someone can recommend? Or do all of

[meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: January 26-30, 2009

2009-01-30 Thread Ron Baalke
MARS ODYSSEY THEMIS IMAGES January 26-30, 2009 o Nanedi Valles (Released 26 January 2009) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20090126a o Landslides (Released 27 January 2009) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20090127a o Dunes (Released 28 January 2009) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20090128a o Dark

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson questions and predictions

2009-01-30 Thread Bob Loeffler
Greg, It all depends on what they are selling, the quality and the prices. That person might've had great quality material, but if the price is too high, the material won't sell well. Could this show be a dissapointment like Denver was? Was Denver a disappointment??? I don't know how any of

[meteorite-list] Help me spend my money! Need buying advice.

2009-01-30 Thread Michael Gilmer
Hi friends and listees! It's me again, and things are heating up now in our move from Louisiana to Tampa. Besides moving, I am stocking up on the necessary tools of the meteorite hunting/preparation trade. I have little or no experience with metal detectors, lapidary saws, and this other stuff

[meteorite-list] Tuscon's best deal.

2009-01-30 Thread Howard Wu
Now that I have local friends who invites me every year to stay with them, I don't mind giving up my secret spot where I use to stay at for $25 a night.(Now up to $35 during the show, but hey find me a cheaper flop.) It is probably too late to get a bunk now, but one can try to see if there any

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - January 31, 2009

2009-01-30 Thread Michael Johnson
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/January_31_2009.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] D'Orbigny and NWA 5206 LL3.05

2009-01-30 Thread Marcin Cimala - PolandMET
Hi I forgot to mention that I have new specimens of D'Orbigny Angrite and amazing NWA 5206 LL3.05 on my page http://www.PolandMET.com aye -[ MARCIN CIMALA ]-[ I.M.C.A.#3667 ]- http://www.Meteoryty.pl marcin(at)meteoryty.pl http://www.PolandMET.com

[meteorite-list] artifacts in suevite?

2009-01-30 Thread Darren Garrison
I donno-- that just seems to fall in the uh, yeah-- suuure category. An impact breccia is going to have chunks broken into all kinds of shapes-- some of which look sorta like primitive stone tools. http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Friday/National/2465951/Article/index_html Rewriting

[meteorite-list] Mid-Pleistocene impact at Dakhleh Oasis, Western Desert, Egypt

2009-01-30 Thread Paul
A new paper has just been published about this impact. Smith, J. R., M. R. Kleindienst, H. P. Schwarcz, C. S. Churcher, J. M. Kieniewicz, G. R. Osinski, and A. F.C. Haldemann, 2009, Potential consequences of a Mid- Pleistocene impact event for the Middle Stone Age occupants of Dakhleh Oasis,

Re: [meteorite-list] artifacts in suevite?

2009-01-30 Thread Darren Garrison
On Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:40:24 -0500, you wrote: Mokhtar said the evidence found included stone-made tools such as axes and chopping tools. Hey, I just realized-- you could have a hammer hammer. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson questions and predictions

2009-01-30 Thread Notkin
Sonny posted: To make everyone happy for the high cost of travel, rooms, food etc I will be giving FREE autographs and photo opportunities to the first 200 people . Are you serious! Man, it's worth going to AZ just for that : ) But seriously: weather is great, the trees at the InnSuites

[meteorite-list] Reasons to go to Tucson

2009-01-30 Thread Arizona Keith
Hello List Here are a few reasons to go to Tucson. The weather http://www.geocities.com/arizonaviking2000/Tucson2009w1d5a284.jpg Best of all, seeing friends Al Hans http://www.geocities.com/arizonaviking2000/Tucson2009w1d5219.jpg Luc Dima