[meteorite-list] Congratulations to all the finders of the Wisconsin Meteorite

2010-04-25 Thread Brian Cox
Congratulations to everyone that has found a Wisconsin Meteorite and those that have helped in the promotion of Meteorites as a hobby and have helped to spread good will and a positive attitude of kindness amongst all of us. I wish all of those there in Wisconsin now to have patience and to

Re: [meteorite-list] The Wonder Of Meteorites

2010-04-25 Thread Linton Rohr
Wow, Jeff. Very well done, I must say! I had to watch it again. And again! One of the most inspiring videos I've ever seen, meteoritic or not. Thank you very much. Linton - Original Message - From: Jeff Kuyken i...@meteorites.com.au To: meteorite list

Re: [meteorite-list] Astro Bob's Blog

2010-04-25 Thread Linton Rohr
Yes sir, good stuff there. Very well written. I bought my first few meteorites from Bob about 5 years ago via an Astromart ad. I had no idea you could actually buy your own meteorites prior to that. I thought I'd get 4 or 5 and that would be the end of it. Talk about the tip of an iceberg! g

Re: [meteorite-list] The Wonder Of Meteorites

2010-04-25 Thread Darryl Pitt
Oh my...oh my Jeff, Kudos! What a fantastic package; so well done. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend taking four minutes to watch a really terrific piece. Once again, bravo! (In fact, it's so good it's going to attract attention---so you better get your licenses in

Re: [meteorite-list] Off topic - Volcanic Ash

2010-04-25 Thread GeoZay
Okay...all the bottles(4) of Mt. St. Helens volcanic ash has been given away. If you heard from me, you were one of the lucky one's and they will be mailed tomorrow. GeoZay __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] The Wonder Of Meteorites

2010-04-25 Thread Matthias Bärmann
Yes, Darryl, I agree completely. Jeff, that's a wonderful work indeed. Countless compliments, and thank you so much - I feel enriched. Best regards, Matthias - Original Message - From: Darryl Pitt dar...@dof3.com To: Linton Rohr linton...@earthlink.net Cc:

Re: [meteorite-list] Bat Yam investigated by sappers, supported by astrologer

2010-04-25 Thread Darren Garrison
Chunk 'o phosphorus. From a weapon, maybe? http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3880496,00.html __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Fw: a final goodbye to everyone

2010-04-25 Thread Floyd Griff Griffith
Hi griff.Please post this to the list pleae.Last time I'll ask.Thanks my friend. Steve Arnold - Forwarded Message From: steve arnold stevenarnold60...@yahoo.com To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, April 21, 2010 7:45:24 PM Subject: a final goodbye to everyone

[meteorite-list] Volcanic Ash is Magnetic

2010-04-25 Thread GeoZay
Well...just had an Eureka moment. I was sitting here at my desk with a bottle of volcanic ash from Mt. St. Helens and a earth magnet in my hand. I brought the magnet to the ash and discovered that the ash was attracted to it. I didn't know this before...son of a gun. :O) GeoZay

Re: [meteorite-list] Wisconsin meteorites for sale

2010-04-25 Thread ensoramanda
That should help the relationship between the farmers and hunters thenespecially if they work out the price per gram as you have or follow the posts on this list! I think the landowners will take quite a lot of persuading that it is very unlikely that larger pieces will sell for this price

[meteorite-list] Meteor Site

2010-04-25 Thread Ed Majden
Hi again, George: Thanks for the heads up on that meteorite site. I just signed up and am awaiting approval. I also have a nice collection of meteorite samples, around 100 bought a number of years ago before prices went crazy to the ridiculous values of today. Got most of mine from

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: a final goodbye to everyone

2010-04-25 Thread Joe Kerchner
Again? This is the third time that I can think of. Hope to hear from u again, im sure we will. If not best of luck to you. Best wishes joe -Original Message- From: Floyd Griff Griffith griff6...@msn.com Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2010 10:31 AM To: meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Fw: Fw: a final goodbye to everyone

2010-04-25 Thread James Balister
Steve,  I always thought you were a cool guy.  I also know that you will be back.  Meteorites are in your blood , like mine.  I have been into meteorites off and on since about 1955!  You can't really let go!  You will be back!    Good luck in your new adventures!  What are your new adventures? 

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: Fw: a final goodbye to everyone

2010-04-25 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Meteorites are like the Hotel California. You may check out, but you can never leave. ;) On 4/25/10, James Balister balisterja...@att.net wrote: Steve, I always thought you were a cool guy. I also know that you will be back. Meteorites are in your blood , like mine. I have been into

Re: [meteorite-list] Wisconsin meteorites for sale

2010-04-25 Thread Warren Sansoucie
That's just the thing. Meteorite Men is a great hit. It has a lot of new followers. These pieces have a lot more going for them besides the fact that they are an extremely popular fall. They were found by Steve during filming. They are going to hold a higher value, especially if the collector

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: a final goodbye to everyone

2010-04-25 Thread Art Jones
Good morning; Please note that it's against List policy to post for other people. Regards, Art On Apr 25, 2010, at 8:31 AM, Floyd \Griff\ Griffith griff6...@msn.com wrote: Hi griff.Please post this to the list pleae.Last time I'll ask.Thanks my friend. Steve Arnold - Forwarded

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: a final goodbye to everyone

2010-04-25 Thread Mark Bowling
Good luck Steve and God bless!  Space Rxs are amazing and you can't forsake them - we'll see you again.  Maybe you'll be back after Park Forest II (it could happen). ;-) - Original Message From: Floyd Griff Griffith griff6...@msn.com To: meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] When Did MetList Began?

2010-04-25 Thread Michael Blood
Hi Dirk, GeoZay, etc, If you go to Meteorite Central (the web page from which the List sprung, you can scroll down just a tad and read the most Accurate account of the history of the list: http://www.meteoritecentral.com/ Best wishes, Michael On 4/24/10 7:50 PM, Dirk Ross

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: a final goodbye to everyone

2010-04-25 Thread countdeiro
Chicago Steve, I hope you will stay in touch. Joan and I enjoyed meeting you in Tucson and appreciate your friendship. Thank you for all the freebies you gave us over the last year. We both hope you will enjoy your new phase of life. Guido IMCA 3536 -Original Message- From: Floyd

[meteorite-list] Livingston Meteorites on Whad'Ya Know?, NPR

2010-04-25 Thread Richard Kowalski
The NPR radio program Whad'Ya Know? yesterday had Brooke Norsted, Assistant Director of the UW Geology Museum on the program yesterday. The program itself comes from Madison, Wisconsin. Her segment came on 6 minutes 45 seconds into the third half hour of the program and lasts 10.5 minutes.

Re: [meteorite-list] Wisconsin meteorites for sale

2010-04-25 Thread cdtucson
Warren, Steve, List, This is insane. IMHO it does not speak to the value of the other meteorite finds at all. Unless all things are equal? Provenance is King here. 1). This is from the meteorite men Himself.. People will pay more because it is a Steve self find. 2). If Bob Haag had found this

[meteorite-list] AD- auctions ending in an hour

2010-04-25 Thread Greg Catterton
Hit to all, I have some really nice meteorites listed on ebay some are still at the .99 starting bid. Great deals on other nice meteorites also. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwanderingstarmeteoritesQQhtZ-1 Hope everyone is having a good day. Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Volcanic Ash is Magnetic

2010-04-25 Thread Linton Rohr
Hmm. Very interesting. I was recently tryring out my new metal detector (thanks, Ruben) on our property in southern Utah and discovered that the lava bomb boulders strewn across the landscape are hot rocks and are slightly mag-attracted. The boulders were ejected from Boulder Mountain and

Re: [meteorite-list] Volcanic Ash is Magnetic

2010-04-25 Thread GeoZay
In addition, I found a great deal of aluminum foil, and a few bullet casings. Both are signs of the presence of early man. :O) GeoZay __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] The Wonder Of Meteorites

2010-04-25 Thread Greg Hupe
Hi Jeff and List, I am back home and have been catching up on emails and other To-Do's over the weekend. I have been reading the emails in order of post and reached Jeff's, The Wonder Of Meteorites video, what a great 4-minute break. Excellent job, Jeff! Thank You. I still have yet to reply

Re: [meteorite-list] Volcanic Ash is Magnetic

2010-04-25 Thread GeoZay
: This is excellent info to know. Has anyone tested any Iceland ash? Future claims of micrometeorites discovered in one's gutter may well be magnetic ash. I'm just guessing, but if Mt. St. Helens ash attracts to a rare earth magnet, I suppose all volcanic ash will do the same. It didn't jump

[meteorite-list] AD-Ebay auctions ending-affordable material!

2010-04-25 Thread mail
Hi all I have some ebay auctions ending in about 4 hours. Nice material is there at cheap prices. Please have a look here: http://stores.ebay.com/Mile-High-Meteorites Matt Matt Morgan Mile High Meteorites http://www.mhmeteorites.com P.O. Box 151293 Lakewood, CO 80215

[meteorite-list] Wisconsin -- Thanks

2010-04-25 Thread mlangen
If there is a lesson I have learned since April 14, it is that collecting is one thing -- hunting is something else altogether. A number of you have responded to my earlier posts regarding the Livingston hunt, calling and emailing with valuable tips, information and suggestions. I certainly

[meteorite-list] Hawking on Alien Life - Alan Hills, Yamamoto, Nakhla

2010-04-25 Thread countdeiro
Hello List, In line with NASA's 2009 paper (Life on Mars: New Evidence from Martian Meteorites - McKay, Thomas-Keprta, Clemett, Gibson, Spencer, Wentworth). Stepehen Hawkins makes a cryptic comment in this release touting his soon to debut telly program (May 9th - Discovery Channel)surmising

Re: [meteorite-list] Volcanic Ash is Magnetic

2010-04-25 Thread Ken Newton
This is excellent info to know. Has anyone tested any Iceland ash? Future claims of micrometeorites discovered in one's gutter may well be magnetic ash. Thanks, Ken On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 11:51 AM, geo...@aol.com wrote: Well...just had an Eureka moment. I was  sitting here at my desk with a

Re: [meteorite-list] Fake Lunar Landing Response

2010-04-25 Thread E.P. Grondine
Hi all - Having met most of the Apollo astronauts way back when, and having joined Dr. Aldrin and Jack Schmitt over buffets several times, here's a little more of the story, right from here in Kempton, Illinois. In theosophist religions, the Moon, Mars, and other planets were all inhabited.

[meteorite-list] Astronomy Day outreach

2010-04-25 Thread Linton Rohr
Good day list, One of my local astronomy clubs held an Astronomy Day event at the local library yesterday. In addition to the usual evening star party, there were afternoon presentations inside. Outside the entrance, I set up my solar scope and a table full of meteorites. Along with the

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - April 25, 2010

2010-04-25 Thread Michael Johnson
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/April_25_2010.html --- __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] LPL Catalina Observatories Open Day

2010-04-25 Thread Richard Kowalski
For those of you in the Tucson area, or those who will be visiting on May 22nd, we, along with the Mt. Lemmon Sky Center will be hosting an open house on Mt. Lemmon. This open house is part of the ongoing festivities for the Lunar and Planetary Lab's 50th anniversary celebrations. Most of the

Re: [meteorite-list] Hawking on Alien Life - Alan Hills, Yamamoto, Nakhla

2010-04-25 Thread cdtucson
Guido, I try (emphasis on try) to follow Hawking and interestingly, the main reason he fears aliens is because he says they would be far more advanced then we are. This because they got here. If they are advanced enough to travel such great distances (at least 100's of light years) they are

[meteorite-list] Wisconsin Trip, Summary and Thanks

2010-04-25 Thread Robert Woolard
Hello List,   I wanted to write a few things about the fantastic hunting experience last week in Wisconsin. It was a real blast. ( No pun intended... THIS time.)   I knew I would naturally run into some long time friends, such as Mike, Greg, Rubin, Robert, Geoff, Dave, Rob, Cottingham and many

[meteorite-list] just in today

2010-04-25 Thread James Balister
Don't sound like a meteorite to me! http://www.ubalert.com/a/17256 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] X37B - OT

2010-04-25 Thread Greg Catterton
Somewhere above earth is America’s latest spaceship, a 30ft craft so classified that the Pentagon will not divulge its mission nor how much it cost to build. The mysterious X37B, launched successfully by the US Air Force from Cape Canaveral on Thursday, using an Atlas V rocket, looks like a

Re: [meteorite-list] Wisconsin Trip, Summary and Thanks

2010-04-25 Thread Rob Matson
Terrific trip report, Robert, and very happy to hear that you made a find -- even a small one. Hey: the small ones are the hardest to find! I'm only sorry that I'll have just missed meeting you in the field -- I'll be there Tuesday-Thursday this coming week. :-( Wish me luck -- based on the

[meteorite-list] planting crops

2010-04-25 Thread James Balister
Any one have and knowledge as to when the farmers in the area plan to plant their crops?  That will be the end of hunting untill the fall harvest. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing

Re: [meteorite-list] planting crops

2010-04-25 Thread mlangen
If you mean the Wisconsin field, plowing/planting has been going on for the last ten days, or so. We have had an early spring, so corn and some other crops are already going in the ground. This weekend's rains have slowed things slightly, but expect planting to continue this week and beyond.

Re: [meteorite-list] Astronomy Day outreach

2010-04-25 Thread George Blahun
Linton: I'm glad to hear you had such success. My astronomy club TAAS met up at Conn College's Olin observatory at the invitation of one of our members who also is the physics and astronomy professor. Another member gave a talk to groups of parents and children about meteorites and of

Re: [meteorite-list] Wisconsin Trip, Summary and Thanks

2010-04-25 Thread Greg Hupe
Hi Rob, Best of luck to you! You certainly deserve to find a big one with your huge contributions to the recovery of this one and past falls!! Thanks again! Greg - Original Message - From: Rob Matson mojave_meteori...@cox.net To: Robert Woolard meteoritefin...@yahoo.com;

Re: [meteorite-list] Hawking on Alien Life - Alan Hills, Yamamoto, Nakhla

2010-04-25 Thread Darren Garrison
There's a long discussion of this over at /. http://science.slashdot.org/story/10/04/25/1143225/Dont-Talk-To-Aliens-Warns-Stephen-Hawking?art_pos=9 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - April 25, 2010

2010-04-25 Thread Darryl Pitt
What a terrific image!! The quintessential image of this hunt. Really great, Bob. Wow. And congratulations, Larry!!It was a long time coming but I'm so glad you landed one. All best / Darryl On Apr 25, 2010, at 4:28 PM, Michael Johnson wrote:

Re: [meteorite-list] Sylacauga Sale (ad)

2010-04-25 Thread Michael Blood
Hi all, These specimens are worth seeing even if you have no desire to Purchase, as this material is so rare: I posted a sale to my customers (what lists I have gathered since The great computer crash of 09). I still have the following sized Sylacauga specimens cut from a

[meteorite-list] More from WI

2010-04-25 Thread bill kies
After three days with nothing more than what appears to be a flake of fusion crust http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/razor_wire/fusionflake.jpg, I met a very happy group that allowed me to pose with their new finds. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/razor_wire/newfinds.jpg

[meteorite-list] WI Fusion Crust?

2010-04-25 Thread bill kies
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y249/razor_wire/fusionflake.jpg Anybody know how to test this without destroying it? _ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with

[meteorite-list] Wisconsin Trip, Addition

2010-04-25 Thread meteoritefin...@yahoo.com
I also want to mention another few new friends I had the pleasure to make on the trip. And they would be Todd Parker, Jack Schrader,and Jim Baxter. Although I didn't get to spend as much time with them as I would have liked, I was very happy to finally meet them all (even if they did show me up

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - April 24, 2010

2010-04-25 Thread power ofunity
Gorgeous, Stunning specimen - thank you MJ for the pics and congratulations to Mr. Baxter.  This should lighten the mood here. All the best to everyone, Jessica - Original Message From: Michael Johnson mich...@rocksfromspace.org To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sat,

[meteorite-list] Venus Catastrophic Resurfacing Hypothesis Challenged

2010-04-25 Thread Paul H.
Dear Friends, Ribbon tessera terrain on Venus challenges catastrophic resurfacing hypothesis. Venus Records a Rich Early History ScienceDaily, March 25, 2010) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100326125438.htm the paper is: Hansen, V. L., and I. Lopez, 2010, Venus records a rich

[meteorite-list] Fake Lunar Landing Response

2010-04-25 Thread Paul H.
in Fake Lunar Landing Response at http://six.pairlist.net/pipermail/meteorite-list/2010-April/063904.html E. P. (Grondine) wrote: In theosophist religions, the Moon, Mars, and other planets were all inhabited. One of these theosophist religions, the Lemurian Fellowship, was stolen by Richard

[meteorite-list] WI fall- new data for strewn field map.

2010-04-25 Thread atul
Hi all - I just spent 3 days in the area. New finds are coming in- I have enough stones with authenticated data(by me) to make a prelim strewn field map as a very amateur attempt . If any degreed people. On the list can help get this refined - I would appreciate the help. If you have a

[meteorite-list] Fw: WI fall- new data for strewn field map.

2010-04-25 Thread James Balister
Are you going to put the map up for the list? - Forwarded Message From: atul atulkuma...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sun, April 25, 2010 9:38:15 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] WI fall- new data for strewn field map.

[meteorite-list] Fw: Fw: WI fall- new data for strewn field map.

2010-04-25 Thread James Balister
I would like to go as soon as I can.  But it looks like not anytime soon. - Forwarded Message From: atul atulkuma...@yahoo.com To: James Balister balisterja...@att.net Sent: Sun, April 25, 2010 11:29:37 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: WI fall- new data for strewn field map.

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: WI fall- new data for strewn field map.

2010-04-25 Thread bill kies
I remember Atul making the same request during Park Forest but I don't remember seeing his final results. Please post your Park Forest map, Atul. Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:20:27 -0700 From: balisterja...@att.net To:

[meteorite-list] WI Meteorite Fall Type

2010-04-25 Thread eric
Hi everyone, hopefully this email finds you all well. Just a quick question, sorry if this has been discussed already, I'm in the field and have intermittent internet. Does anyone know type/class yet, and who is doing classification? We know it's a gorgeous brecciated meteorite and that

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: WI fall- new data for strewn field map.

2010-04-25 Thread atul
Bill kies-I don't remember you- and certainly don't remember getting any data from a bill kies. Thank you Atul kumar Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: bill kies parkforest...@hotmail.com Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:40:48 To: balisterja...@att.net Cc:

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: WI fall- new data for strewn field map.

2010-04-25 Thread bill kies
Let's see the result of your Park Forest study. That will inspire confidence in your current project. Thank you, Bill To: parkforest...@hotmail.com; balisterja...@att.net CC: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: WI

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: WI fall- new data for strewn field map.

2010-04-25 Thread almitt2
Hi Atul and all, First, I am pretty sure that I received a Park Forest map from Atul after I made the request. I know he shared information with researchers. I would also say this is a trustworthy individual if you want to give up your data so he can do some ploting. With that said, what