Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite

2009-06-17 Thread al mitt
Hi Joe and all, I'm not too sure though if these specimens contain metalic metal in them. The inclusions are surounded by a silvery material which may be something else. Give this a little more time and I'll try to have an answer for you. Best! --AL Mitterling

[meteorite-list] It's been a While

2009-06-17 Thread David Deyarmin
Hello everyone. A heavy work schedule and a kitchen remodel has unfortunately kept me away from the hobby for a few months. There is no way I can go back and read everything since February but if you know of any key subjects that are must read please email me at bobadebt at ec.rr.com with

Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite

2009-06-17 Thread Joe Kerchner
yes, it sticks really strongly to a magnet. Best, Joe K - Original Message From: Mr EMan mstrema...@yahoo.com To: Joe Kerchner skyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 2:35:22 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite Does it pass the magnet

Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite

2009-06-17 Thread Joe Kerchner
I tried the allertest on a few known chondrites and they did not show positive, maybe the allertest I have is bunk. I tried it on a few H chondrites and it not once tested positive. I have had it for a long time, maybe it is too old, I'm not sure, but it didnt work. I'll have to order some

[meteorite-list] Shuttle Carry

2009-06-17 Thread cdtucson
Enjoy. Well, it's been 48 hours since I landed the 747 with the shuttle Atlantis on top and I am still buzzing from the experience. I have to say that my whole mind, body and soul went into the professional mode just before engine start in Mississippi, and stayed there, where it all needed to

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - June 17, 2009

2009-06-17 Thread SPACEROCKSINC
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_17_2009.html __ **Dell Days of Deals! June 15-24 - A New Deal Everyday! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222865043x1201494942/aol?redir=http:%2F%2F ad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215692145%3B38015538%3Bh)

Re: [meteorite-list] Shuttle Carry

2009-06-17 Thread cdtucson
Simon, List, Thank you for that but many on this list know me and unfortunately I was not the author or pilot. This was a forward intended only to share with the List. Sorry for any confusion. Thanks Carl Simon sbdeb...@wightman.ca wrote: HI Carl : I am an organic farmer in Ontario

Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite

2009-06-17 Thread al mitt
Hi Joe, It seems there is a shelf live on the allertest people can buy so you about have to wait until you have a number of items needing testing then order the kit one at a time for testing. I also HIGHLY recommend seeing O. Richard Norton's book Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites as he

[meteorite-list] Big Troilite Ball

2009-06-17 Thread JoshuaTreeMuseum
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z126/tboswell/troilite.jpg?t=1245276375 I was doing a photographic survey of iron meteorite surface features when I found this big ball of troilite in a Sikhote-Alin. It's got a slight bronze color. Looks like it almost ablated out. I remember someone from

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Re: [meteorite-list] Shuttle Carry

2009-06-17 Thread Sterling K. Webb
The original NASA e-mail that Carl forwarded to The List can be found here: http://infinite-frontier.blogspot.com/2009/06/nasa-747-pilot-shares-experience.html An article about James Nickel can be found here: http://www.popsci.com/military-aviation-space/article/2002-02/twinkle-twinkle

[meteorite-list] Photos of Fireball west of Thessaloniki, Greece 12JUN09

2009-06-17 Thread drtanuki
Dear List,   Photos and information about the fireball seen west of Thessaloniki, Greece on 12JUN09 at 21:30. The same fireball was also seen over southern Italy and Albania. http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.com/ Best Regards, Dirk Ross...Tokyo

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hits 14 Year Old Boy?

2009-06-17 Thread Darren Garrison
Here's PopSci's take on it: http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-06/meteorite-impact-last-week-did-it-really-happen __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] It's been a While

2009-06-17 Thread Frank Cressy
Hello David, Welcome back. There was a interesting meteorite fall in Texas the day after Valentines Day. You might find it interesting. Check out the list archives for late February and March. There should be a couple of threads ;-) Cheers, Frank --- On Wed, 6/17/09, David Deyarmin

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hits 14 Year Old Boy?

2009-06-17 Thread Pete Pete
Hollywood's portrayal and the general public's urban-myth-perception of meteors and meteorites are actually very helpful for people in the loop to quickly dismiss ridiculous claims, such as this kid's. It does save a lot of legwork, eh? Cheers, Pete