Re: [meteorite-list] Nice ???

2009-05-16 Thread Mr EMan
What is this and is it bigger than a bread box? If there are any experts or (mind readers for that matter) who've figured this one out please interpret nice in a petrographical--even dimensional context, Thanks. Elton --- On Fri, 5/15/09, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote:

Re: [meteorite-list] nice

2009-05-16 Thread Mr EMan
Ahhh thanks! Certainly an atypical color combo for a Lunar. Yes nice cut indeed! Elton --- On Fri, 5/15/09, habibi abdelaziz azizhab...@yahoo.com wrote: From: habibi abdelaziz azizhab...@yahoo.com is this nwa 4734 the monzoggabro, anyway nice slices and nice cut. aziz

Re: [meteorite-list] Tunguska Questions

2009-05-16 Thread Meteorites USA
I agree... If the Tunguska event was caused by a comet and not a meteoroid or asteroid there truly may not be any material left from the blast. However, if I remember correctly, the cometary theory is based not just on the fact no meteorites were found near the epicenter, but somewhat on the

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 16, 2009

2009-05-16 Thread SPACEROCKSINC
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Re: [meteorite-list] Tunguska Questions

2009-05-16 Thread GeoZay
I agree... If the Tunguska event was caused by a comet and not a meteoroid or asteroid there truly may not be any material left from the blast. However, if I remember correctly, the cometary theory is based not just on the fact no meteorites were found near the epicenter, but somewhat on

[meteorite-list] TOMORROW / 53 METEORITES AT HERITAGE NATURAL HISTORY AUCTION

2009-05-16 Thread Darryl Pitt
Folks, There is an outstanding array of meteorites available at tomorrow's Heritage Natural History sale Check this out. http://www.ha.com/common/search_items.php?txtSearch=meteoriteSic=homepage_searchhdnSearch=trueoptGlobalSearch=1 Separately, I've received a handful of inquiries

Re: [meteorite-list] Sky Telescope, June 2009 and Greg Redfern

2009-05-16 Thread Greg Redfern
Thank you, Bernd. LRO and LCROSS are now set to launch no earlier than 17 June 2009. I hope you and the List enjoyed the article. All the best, Greg Greg Redfern NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/ambassador/index.html WHAT'S UP?: THE SPACE PLACE

Re: [meteorite-list] Tunguska Questions

2009-05-16 Thread Meteorites USA
In response to your question... ...A couple small asteroids per year do themselves in without leaving ground fragments seems natural, why not a somewhat bigger asteroid once every 50 or 100 years doing the same thing?... OK, I'll go along with that if you can answer this question

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Fire or Bad Report?

2009-05-16 Thread Meteorites USA
Hi list, From what I read this is based on two peoples possible meteor sighting... ---REPORT- METEOR STRIKE MAY HAVE CAUSED PEAT BOG FIRE NEAR CARLISLE By Phil Coleman Last updated 13:26, Saturday, 16 May 2009 A huge fire which tore through a

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Fire or Bad Report?

2009-05-16 Thread GeoZay
METEOR STRIKE MAY HAVE CAUSED PEAT BOG FIRE NEAR CARLISLE “It all happened in a split second,” said Paula, 29. “I saw a light, like a firework but a lot bigger. It shot across the sky. It was about 10pm and it was heading towards Carlisle. It's the old, If its bright enuf to see and cause

[meteorite-list] Seeking some of this lists knowledge

2009-05-16 Thread Mike Miller
Hello everyone inspired by the great experience I had in West Texas, I am spending a considerable amount of my time chasing fire balls these days. As you know we seemed to have a large number of fire balls in a short time. One question I am pondering at the moment is how a sonic boom relates to

[meteorite-list] A Taste Of Things To Come

2009-05-16 Thread Meteorites USA
Anyone like gorgeous meteorite slices? http://www.meteoritesusa.com/meteorite-slices-end-cuts.htm -- Regards, Eric Wichman Meteorites USA __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Seeking some of this lists knowledge

2009-05-16 Thread GeoZay
Hello Mike...I'm not an expert with sonic noises, but I feel I can utilize their appearance or not, along with other information, to conclude with confidence the chances of whether a fireball might drop meteorites or not. First of all, I got some rules of thumbs I refer to. Such as: 1) No

[meteorite-list] AD - Lunar available for sale

2009-05-16 Thread Greg Catterton
I have scoured the net checking current prices offered for this type Lunar meteorite and am pretty confident that I can beat any of the currently advertised prices on this real nice Lunar by $200 or more. I have a few samples available, those interested, send me a email. whats available?

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - Lunar available for sale

2009-05-16 Thread Adam Hupe
What is the official or provisional NWA number for this material? Who studied it? Best Regards, Adam --- On Sat, 5/16/09, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] AD - Lunar available for sale To:

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - Lunar available for sale

2009-05-16 Thread Greg Catterton
This is NWA 4734. You can see a picture of an 11g slice I have here: http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/DSCF1732.jpg and compare it to this one: http://www.meteoritemarket.com/NWA4734-596A.jpg and see its the same material. This has come from a very reputable supplier in Morocco

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 16, 2009

2009-05-16 Thread Jerry Flaherty
A georgous pic of a georgous piece - Original Message - From: spacerocks...@aol.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 7:16 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 16, 2009 http://www.rocksfromspace.org/May_16_2009.html

[meteorite-list] Agglutinated Foraminifera Had a Taste for Extraterrestrial Nanodiamonds

2009-05-16 Thread Paul
Sea creatures had a thing for bling. by Lewis Dartnell http://www.es.ucl.ac.uk/department/news/2008/may_kaminski.html Article at: http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19826553.500-sea-creatures-had-a-thing-for-bling.html%22 “Even more surprising were microscopic granules of carbon, no more

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 16, 2009

2009-05-16 Thread Ed Deckert
I just had to replace my computer keyboard because I drooled so badly while looking at this specimen that it got shorted out! Beautiful! Ed - Original Message - From: spacerocks...@aol.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 7:16 AM Subject:

[meteorite-list] Peter Ward on mass extinctions - The Medea Hypothesis

2009-05-16 Thread Paul
Peter Ward on mass extinctions http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/peter_ward_on_mass_extinctions.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lYN_lXU9PA Speakers Peter Ward: Paleontologist http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers/peter_ward.html The Medea Hypothesis: Is Life on Earth Ultimately