Re: [meteorite-list] Solar oxygen isotopes = CAI oxygen isotopes?

2009-07-06 Thread Matthias Bärmann
Yes I agree, thank you for this utmost interesting link, nearly vanishing in all the noise of the Arizona battle. Matthias B. - Original Message - From: Jerry Flaherty g...@verizon.net To: christopher sharp cas...@cooloola.net; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, July

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting in one's own backyard?

2009-07-06 Thread Richard Kowalski
As a relative newbie to this field, I've been pouring through books, websites and videos on youtube learning more about meteorites and meteorite hunting. There appears to be good information out there for the beginning hunter to get started. It seems that the falls get the attention and I

Re: [meteorite-list] Arizona fall

2009-07-06 Thread Carl 's
Nice try MikeG. It's a secret! :D Carl MikeG wrote: Early question - what will this fall be called? What is the nearest geological feature or post office? _ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits.

[meteorite-list] Lost or Unconfirmed Hammer Falls - Anyone have info on these? (or specimens?)

2009-07-06 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi List and Hammer Fans, (MC Hammer fans please skip this post - this is about Hammer Meteorites, not rappers) While reading through Grady's Catalogue of Meteorites last night, I ran across some entries that describe possible hammer falls. I was wondering if someone here on the List might have

[meteorite-list] Collecting on Federal Lands.

2009-07-06 Thread Dennis Miller
Good Morning All I see lots of questions about your rights on Federal Lands. These rights are spelled out in Code of Federal Regulations. The section that is purtenate to the question is in Title 43, Part 8360, Subpart 8365. It states your right to collect rocks and minerals, as long as it is

[meteorite-list] Federal Land Usage...

2009-07-06 Thread Dennis Miller
Hi Again! Boy, do I have a RED face. After reading my post I saw numerous spelling errors. It was quickly written without the use of spell-check. Sorry... But you get the gest. Now back to my coffee.. Dennis _ Insert movie times

Re: [meteorite-list] Lost or Unconfirmed Hammer Falls - Anyone have info on these? (or specimens?)

2009-07-06 Thread Mr EMan
Neagari - Feb 18, 1995 Japanese fall, L6 chondrite.  The Catalogue of Mets states : ...The next morning, in the city of Neagari, Mr. K. Sasatani found a hole in the boot of his car and meteorite fragments were on and inside the boot. Yes the claim was substantiated and an interesting

[meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!

2009-07-06 Thread Michael Farmer
Alright you aspiring meteorite hunters on the east coast, a large fireball with explosions that shook houses in PA was reported at 1:10 am this morning! If there are explosions, it is close and can be found. No excuses, as some of us are busy in Arizona. Michael Farmer

[meteorite-list] China meteorites?

2009-07-06 Thread ensoramanda
Hi All, Good luck to all those hunting the new Arizona fall...exciting stuff! Just off (wednesday) for a tour of China ending up at the total eclipse in Shanghai on the the 22nd. Communication after wed may be difficult! Just wondered if anyone on the list had any knowledge of meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Old men say to Greg C. was Arizona Fall - detailed...

2009-07-06 Thread Martin Altmann
Hi Greg C. I know what I pay for Lunar, and when I see others charging what they do, it makes me wonder - I am just lucky to get it for what I do or do the dealers really want to make that much off the collectors? I do not want to throw sand or gloat, but I do speak what I think. Ya Greg, but

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!

2009-07-06 Thread Darren Garrison
On Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:40:56 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: Alright you aspiring meteorite hunters on the east coast, a large fireball with explosions that shook houses in PA was reported at 1:10 am this morning! If there are explosions, it is close and can be found. No excuses, as some of us are busy

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!

2009-07-06 Thread Jamie Kimberley
I believe that I saw this fireball, though I think it was closer to 1:00 AM. I was traveling south on I-95 in Delaware when I saw a bright streak (looked like some fragmentation) to my right (was in the passenger side of a car). I can probably find my location on google maps as I was

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!

2009-07-06 Thread Richard Kowalski
Interesting that most of the reports state around 1:10 - 1:15, with the exception of the police officers, who report it occurred just after midnight. So much for them being trained observers. -- Richard Kowalski http://fullmoonphotography.net IMCA #1081

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!

2009-07-06 Thread Michael Farmer
Is there any time zone difference in that area or is it all eastern standard? Michael Sent from my iPhone Michael On Jul 6, 2009, at 11:55 AM, Richard Kowalski damoc...@yahoo.com wrote: Interesting that most of the reports state around 1:10 - 1:15, with the exception of the police

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!

2009-07-06 Thread Greg Catterton
I am making plans to head there now, I know people in the area who I have talked to, I think it is very close to york county fall. Anyone interested in joining me for this to help search for it? Greg C. --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Michael Farmer meteoritehun...@comcast.net wrote: From: Michael

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!

2009-07-06 Thread Michael Farmer
Greg good luck I may see you there depending on what turns up today. See how things turn on a dime. Should I come up there I would love to meet you. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone Michael On Jul 6, 2009, at 12:04 PM, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: I am making

Re: [meteorite-list] Arizona's Newest Fall

2009-07-06 Thread Linton Rohr
Congratulations Jack! Thanks to you and Michael for keeping us informed. When the time is right, perhaps this can be my first hunt. In the meantime, best wishes to all of you out there. :^) Linton __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Lost or Unconfirmed Hammer Falls - Anyone haveinfo on these? (or specimens?)

2009-07-06 Thread Dave Gheesling
Mike/All, The boy in Mbale was photographed with the small stone in his hand and was also in some video footage taken at the time of the fall by the Dutch group. Both can be seen here: http://www.fallingrocks.com/Collections/Mbale.htm, but I gather that no one knows where that 3 gram stone is

Re: [meteorite-list] Az hunted out?

2009-07-06 Thread cdtucson
Mike, Does this mean the new Az strewnfield is hunted out already? -- Carl or Debbie Esparza IMCA 5829 Meteoritemax Michael Farmer meteorite...@yahoo.com wrote: Greg good luck I may see you there depending on what turns up today. See how things turn on a dime. Should I come up there I

[meteorite-list] Missing Meteorite

2009-07-06 Thread Eric Twelker
Hi List I am missing two meteorites from the US Mail--an ~800g Gujba fragment and a ~120g Gujba fragment. DHL tossed these in the mail because they cut service to my town and don't come here any more. (Thanks DHL--I won't recommend your crappy service to anyone.) While it is probable

Re: [meteorite-list] Az hunted out?

2009-07-06 Thread Michael Farmer
No Carl it doesn't. I am not the only meteorite hunter out here. The team might survive without me as they did when I was in Europe. The group I work with are all professionals and can all work alone. We don't need that 24/7 hand holding that some like. Jack found the meteorite and can continue

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting in one's own backyard?

2009-07-06 Thread mstreman53
Well Richard, From one who did much of that and spends more time in the field than 98% of the folks reading this...IF you are independently wealthy don't have job, education, or family obligations ,have the free time to spend 24/7 on the search for 3 to 4 years and are willing to accept the

Re: [meteorite-list] Lost or Unconfirmed Hammer Falls - Anyone have info on these? (or specimens?)

2009-07-06 Thread Peter Scherff
Hi Elton, The photo of the car that the Neagari meteorite hit is still up. http://earth.s.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ishiwata/labo/neagariUS.html Thanks, Peter -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!--MD or WV more likely

2009-07-06 Thread Mr EMan
I agree with Darren's new info. This is probably not in PA. I have started plots and this looks more like over Maryland's Serpentine Barrens/Belt or more southerly. Which may include West Virginia. CAUTION: This could very well be in the vicinity of Camp David when more info is confirmed.

Re: [meteorite-list] Lost or Unconfirmed Hammer Falls - Anyone have info on these? (or specimens?)

2009-07-06 Thread Mr EMan
My Bad, Peter, I thought I remembered him having to pick some of it up off the ground, I didn't realize it had entered the trunk/boot. Thanks --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Peter Scherff petersche...@rcn.com wrote: From: Peter Scherff petersche...@rcn.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Lost or

[meteorite-list] Oh my, take a look at this of you want a good laugh

2009-07-06 Thread Michael Farmer
Look what I found screwing around on youtube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLq7mGRT170 Michael Farmer __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Oh my, take a look at this of you want a good laugh

2009-07-06 Thread Greg Catterton
That is too funny! --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Michael Farmer meteorite...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Michael Farmer meteorite...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Oh my, take a look at this of you want a good laugh To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 4:47 PM Look

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!--MD or WV more likely

2009-07-06 Thread Mr EMan
Disregard the Camp David caution as I don't believe it traveled that far. Elton --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Mr EMan mstrema...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Mr EMan mstrema...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!--MD or WV more likely To: cyna...@charter.net, metlist

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!--MD or WV more likely

2009-07-06 Thread Michael Farmer
Elton, the loudest reports are from the PA Md border, quite a distance from WV. Why do you put it there and not north of Baltimore? mike --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Mr EMan mstrema...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Mr EMan mstrema...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!--MD or WV

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Re: [meteorite-list] Oh my, take a look at this of you want a good laugh

2009-07-06 Thread Darren Garrison
Look at this video from the related videos column on that, where the wackjob proves that iron is attracted to magnets! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrRAW2NrVRofeature=related __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] Lost or Unconfirmed Hammer Falls - Anyone haveinfo on these? (or specimens?)

2009-07-06 Thread Michael Blood
Thanks, Dave, I have had L'Aigle on my hammer page since you Told me about it being a hammer. Very cool - of course, Your specimen is THE too cool L'Aigle! Best wishes, Michael On 7/6/09 12:55 PM, Dave Gheesling d...@fallingrocks.com wrote: Mike/All, The boy in Mbale was

Re: [meteorite-list] Oh my, take a look at this of you want a good laugh

2009-07-06 Thread Notkin
Mike Farmer posted: Look what I found screwing around on youtube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLq7mGRT170 Hey Mike: I'm glad you had a good laugh over that segment. I thought it was the funniest thing I've seen in months. If you can't laugh at yourself, you shouldn't be working in

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!--MD or WV more likely

2009-07-06 Thread Darren Garrison
Are there any web sites that archive doppler radar readings? Beyond the few minutes to a couple of hours shown on local news/weather sites? That would be a great resource for trying to pin down a location (like was used with West). __

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting in one's own backyard?

2009-07-06 Thread Richard Kowalski
Thanks Elton, I never meant to disparage those who work tirelessly tracking down falls and find meteorites. I know a lot is involved in the venture and admire the work that they do. Especially when their work is scientifically rigorous and they properly record the data from the fall as is

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA!--MD more likely

2009-07-06 Thread Greg Catterton
Not many reports have come from MD, the ones I have seen are a bit off as regards to the time of the fall. Also I have read of the reports that the booms were best heard from PA area, closer to Southern Hanover. What is the normal time from the booms to impact? I understand it to be within 75

Re: [meteorite-list] Missing Meteorite

2009-07-06 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
I hate to hear that Eric, that stinks. :( Do you have no recourse with DHL? Are they allowed to do that with your packages? (apparently they think so) Best regards and I hope you get them back, MikeG On 7/6/09, Eric Twelker twel...@alaska.net wrote: Hi List I am missing two meteorites

Re: [meteorite-list] Az hunted out?

2009-07-06 Thread cdtucson
Mike, I'm sure I speak for the group that this is seriously saddening news. You don't hold hands with the fellows? -- Carl or Debbie Esparza IMCA 5829 Meteoritemax Michael Farmer meteorite...@yahoo.com wrote: No Carl it doesn't. I am not the only meteorite hunter out here. The team

Re: [meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA! Perhaps near Delta?

2009-07-06 Thread Greg Catterton
I am thinking perhaps this is within 75 miles of Delta PA from what I have been able to figure out. Anyone else get anymore news or information? Greg C. --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com Subject: Re:

Re: [meteorite-list] Az hunted out?

2009-07-06 Thread Michael Farmer
Carl If you Spent half as much time hunting as you spend talking this kind of crap you might just find something. Sent from my iPhone Michael On Jul 6, 2009, at 4:05 PM, cdtuc...@cox.net wrote: Mike, I'm sure I speak for the group that this is seriously saddening news. You don't hold

[meteorite-list] Large fireball in PA! Perhaps near Delta? video

2009-07-06 Thread Greg Catterton
Video from the local news there, has interviews with people who witnesed the fall. http://www.wgal.com/video/19971301/index.html Im pretty sure now that this is close to the area of Delta PA. Greg C. --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Greg Catterton star_wars_collec...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Greg

Re: [meteorite-list] Old men say to Greg C. was Arizona Fall -detailed...

2009-07-06 Thread al mitt
Hi Martin and all, Very well put and something we all should save and read a couple of times a year!! Your so many times right on with your thinking. --AL Mitterling - Original Message - From: Martin Altmann altm...@meteorite-martin.de To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent:

Re: [meteorite-list] Old men say to Greg C. was Arizona Fall-detailed...

2009-07-06 Thread Dave Gheesling
Al, Martin All, Ditto, Al. Terrific post, Martin...very much worth the read, and thank you for the time spent in writing it. Dave www.fallingrocks.com -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [meteorite-list] Lost or Unconfirmed Hammer Falls - Anyone haveinfo on these? (or specimens?)

2009-07-06 Thread Dave Gheesling
Thanks much, Michael. Take care, Dave www.fallingrocks.com -Original Message- From: Michael Blood [mailto:mlbl...@cox.net] Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 5:19 PM To: Dave Gheesling; 'Galactic Stone Ironworks'; Meteorite List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Lost or Unconfirmed Hammer Falls -

Re: [meteorite-list] PA July 6 Fireball Ground plot update

2009-07-06 Thread Mr EMan
I have hand plotted 16 or so AMS reports on a printed map after assigning place marks in Google Earth. One might look at all the reports and wonder if they were looking at the same fireball. Of those, 11 are cleanly plottable, several have glaring holes in them but were partially plotted for

[meteorite-list] Question??????

2009-07-06 Thread Pete Shugar
Should the new Az fireball --- now meteorites on the ground be located on BLM land, Does this mean that it can't be sold? If this is the case, may I please now request a small 1 or 2 gram free piece for my collection. I assume that I should at the least pay the postage and am willing to do

Re: [meteorite-list] Question??????

2009-07-06 Thread Darren Garrison
On Mon, 6 Jul 2009 21:21:22 -0500, you wrote: Should the new Az fireball --- now meteorites on the ground be located on BLM land, Does this mean that it can't be sold? There are different pets, such as small green turtles (salmonella) and gerbils and ferrets (possible they can escape and breed

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting in one's own backyard?

2009-07-06 Thread Mr EMan
I want everyone to know that this wasn't a post to dissuade anyone from meteorite hunting and it in no means was a dig at Richard's post. I just took the opportunity to put into prespective how deep this hobby is and can be a life long quest for understanding. being tied into this list makes

[meteorite-list] AD - A lot of new Thin-Sections

2009-07-06 Thread Impactika
Hello List, Yes, I am back from Ensisheim. It was great seeing everybody there, as usual. Now I am hard at work updating my website. Since I have to start somewhere, I just cleaned up the Thin-Section Catalog. I added a whole bunch of new Thin-Sections, with great pictures of course. And

[meteorite-list] Yet another gimmicky expensive meteorite collectable

2009-07-06 Thread Darren Garrison
Australian issued meteorite coin: (mid list) http://www.prospectstampsandcoins.com.au/web/royal_aust_mint/2009_coins/index.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Fw: New Article: The meteorite collection in London

2009-07-06 Thread Jerry Flaherty
-- From: PSRD p...@higp.hawaii.edu Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 8:45 PM To: psrdm...@soest.hawaii.edu Subject: New Article: The meteorite collection in London Announcement from Planetary Science Research Discoveries [PSRD] New article online:

Re: [meteorite-list] Yet another gimmicky expensive meteoritecollectable

2009-07-06 Thread Martin Altmann
A medallion with Blinky Bill for you to engrave! ...aah, you mean the Campo coin? To complicate to order for me and you, because we would have to apply for an export permit first. (I hope the Royal Australian Mint knows about that problem). A lawyer could make fun in ordering such a coin and

[meteorite-list] AD HUGE Ebay sale today. More than 70 one cent items.

2009-07-06 Thread meteoriteguy
Check out this beauty selling on ebay in a few hours. One of the best oriented Sikhote-Alin Heat-shield pieces I have sold in years, huge of flow lines on one side, so large you can cut yourself with them. The piece seems to have fragemented in flight, as the other side while sheared off,