[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day - January 8, 2011

2011-01-08 Thread Bernd V. Pauli
Tender, slender olivine bars in spite of being slightly crushed from a hit or a bump. Exquisite detail! A beauty of a chondrule! http://www.rocksfromspace.org/January_8_2011.html Thanks Michael and John for sharing! Bern (in Germany) __ Visit the

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day - January 8, 2011

2011-01-08 Thread Matt Smith
That really is beautiful, thank you for sharing. Matt. On 08/01/11 04:38, Michael Johnson wrote: http://www.rocksfromspace.org/January_8_2011.html __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Organics on Mars

2011-01-08 Thread Martin Altmann
Hi Count, I bet both won't happen. After the somewhat overhasty and in the end a little bit almost embarrassing announcements around ALH 84001 years ago. NASA wouldn't think twice, but a hundred times, before declaring former life on Mars. Such a claim would need a very strong evidence at least.

Re: [meteorite-list] Organics on Mars

2011-01-08 Thread Galactic Stone and Ironworks
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2011-01-08 Thread Shawn Alan
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[meteorite-list] Shattercone?

2011-01-08 Thread Larry Atkins
Hello List, I found this interesting rock close to my home in Lapeer County Michigan while walking in the woods this past September. It looks like a shatter cone to me but I've really no experience with them. One peculiar characteristic of the rock is that it's not smooth. All the rocks

[meteorite-list] Shattercone?

2011-01-08 Thread Bernd V. Pauli
Hi Larry and List, Larry asked: I found this interesting rock close to my home in Lapeer County Michigan while walking in the woods this past September. It sure does look like a genuine shattercone! Congrats! It might be a shattercone from the Sudbury impact but another possibility might be

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day - January 8, 2011

2011-01-08 Thread Darryl Pitt
Really gorgeous. Bravo, John! And once again, with gratitude to Art and Michael who make it possible for us to experience such delights. All the best / Darryl On 08/01/11 04:38, Michael Johnson wrote: http://www.rocksfromspace.org/January_8_2011.html

Re: [meteorite-list] Shattercone?

2011-01-08 Thread Larry Atkins
Thanks for the congrat's, Bernd. I was quite surprised when I looked down and saw it. The funny thing is that when you look for things you tend to find them. A friend was with me at the time and I told him to be on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary, artifacts, odd rocks, etc.. A

Re: [meteorite-list] Shattercone?

2011-01-08 Thread Dan Wray
Hi Larry, This looks pretty good to me. While is is always hard to judge by photos it looks consistant with Sudburry. I have collected shatter cones in New Mexico at the Sante Fe site and have a number of others including Sudbury in my collection. Dan Wray COMETS - Original Message

[meteorite-list] January Issue of Meteorite Times Now Up

2011-01-08 Thread Paul Harris
Happy New Year Everyone! We just posted the January issue of Meteorite Times and have some nice enhancements for more viewing flexibility. -- Traditional Web View: Read issues using your web browser. Video and animated GIFs are supported. Magazine View: A flash version with turning pages

[meteorite-list] Tucson activities

2011-01-08 Thread 'Brian Moore'
First post, hello listers. Are there any strewn fields one can search around Tucson? I'm wondering if it is worthwhile to bring my metal detector. This will be my first time to the show. -Brian Moore Alberta Canada __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Shattercone?

2011-01-08 Thread Steve Witt
Larry, I live near and have spent a lot of time collecting shatter cones from Kentland, In. That has all the earmarks of a weathered shatter cone to me. Do you have any sharper photos? Best, Steve Steve Witt IMCA #9020 http://imca.cc/ --- On Sat, 1/8/11, Larry Atkins thetop...@aol.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson activities

2011-01-08 Thread e-mail ensoramanda
Hi Brian, and welcome to the list I think you will have much more success searching through the rooms at the numerous venues in Tucson...Besides, there is just not enough time to see all the meteorites that will be on show (or hidden away in mysterious boxes) even if you stayed for the whole

Re: [meteorite-list] Shattercone?

2011-01-08 Thread MEM
It would help to have the exact coordinates and circumstances as a substantial area of the UP of Michigan is a giant mining network. Given this fact I cannot rule out a blasting artifact but can't rule out a shatercone either. A formation/deposit was recently identified in Michigan which was

Re: [meteorite-list] Shattercone?

2011-01-08 Thread Roman Jirasek
The light grey colour reminds me of my shattercones from the Wanapitei crater near Sudbury. Nice find. Cheers, Roman Jirasek www.meteoritelabels.com -- From: Dan Wray daniel_w...@comcast.net Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 1:31 PM To:

[meteorite-list] Tucson show

2011-01-08 Thread Said Haddany
Hi everybody, Few weeks and will meet our meteorite friends in person again,we are looking forward to seeing you all and watch again some movies of the meteorite men together.. We are in Ramada Ltd.Hotel from the 27th Jan To the 11th Feb,find us in Room 160 instead of 137 as we moved . greeting

Re: [meteorite-list] Shattercone?

2011-01-08 Thread Roman Jirasek
Hi Mark As mentioned before, glacier transport is probably the most probable answer. Roman -- From: Mark lmlangenf...@tds.net Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 5:20 PM To: Roman Jirasek rom...@sympatico.ca; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com;

[meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-08 Thread Rob Matson
I do hope our many List members from the Tucson area are all safe and uninjured following the massacre outside a Tucson grocery store today. 6 people were killed (including a 9-year-old girl), and at least another 12 injured, including U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords who was shot in the

[meteorite-list] Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Gallery

2011-01-08 Thread Pete Pete
Hello, all, I stumbled onto this site worth viewing - Oscar E. Monnig's meteorite gallery: http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/4299332/Main/4298136 http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/4299332/Main/4298136 Cheers, Pete

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-08 Thread Patrick Wiggins
I'm watching coverage right now and the local station (and CNN) is reporting 10 shot. 2 died, a kid and a judge. A doctor from the hospital said Representative Giffords is out of surgery and that he is very optimistic about her eventual recovery. 22 year old shooter is in custody. On 08

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-08 Thread Greg Stanley
It's a very sad day in this country. Let this be a time to work together to solve our problems. I hope everyone is safe there in Tucson and the upcoming show goes as scheduled without incident. Also, let all our thoughts and prayers go to the families. Greg S. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 8,

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-08 Thread Gary Fujihara
Thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families during this time. Ke Akua pu. Sent from Gary's iPhone On Jan 8, 2011, at 12:41 PM, Rob Matson mojave_meteori...@cox.net wrote: I do hope our many List members from the Tucson area are all safe and uninjured following the massacre

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-08 Thread Meteorites USA
A terrible thing. My condolences and warmest heartfelt wishes go out to the families of all those involved, may they find strength, love, and support in this, their greatest time of need. Our thoughts and hearts go out to them all. Regards, Eric On 1/8/2011 2:41 PM, Rob Matson wrote: I do

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-08 Thread lebofsky
Hello from a sad Tucson: At the moment, we know nothing more than those of you who have already emailed. Nancy and I live only a few miles from the shooting site and we seem to have been on our way to shop (not there) at the time of the shooting. One of our neighbors just sent out an email saying

Re: [meteorite-list] Shattercone?

2011-01-08 Thread Dave Myers
Hi Larry and List! I only live 1 hour. away from the Serpent mound crater and have deer hunted there for years, before I new anything about meteorites and shatter cones and even before I knew there was a crater there. The rocks there are (yellow-tan) and the shatter cones from that area

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-08 Thread Galactic Stone and Ironworks
Hi List, I am relieved that none of our meteorite friends in Tucson were caught up in this tragedy. My sincerest and heartfelt condolences to everyone who was touched by this act of hate and insanity. Best regards and stay positive, MikeG

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Tucson shooting

2011-01-08 Thread Dave Myers
Hi List, Wow.. I was away and just heard the news on here ! My heart and sincerest condolences. to all the victims involved and family members! It is a sad day for all ! Dave Myers Cincinnati - Original Message From: Galactic Stone and Ironworks

[meteorite-list] Father Joseph Stepling and the Tabor Meteorite Fall

2011-01-08 Thread Mark Grossman
Hi, First, let me say how shocked and sorry I am about the terrible tragedy in Tucson. My sympathies go out to all. I was in the middle of preparing this post when I learned the news. If you would like to learn some interesting information about Father Joseph Stepling and the Tabor

Re: [meteorite-list] Father Joseph Stepling and the Tabor Meteorite Fall

2011-01-08 Thread Frank Cressy
Hi Mark, Bombard away.  Informative posts such as yours is what the list was created for, and I certainly enjoy them. Cheers, Frank From: Mark Grossman mar...@westnet.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sat, January 8, 2011 5:47:58 PM

Re: [meteorite-list] Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Gallery

2011-01-08 Thread Stuart McDaniel
That is me!! It was a great honor to meet Dr. Ehlmann, he is the nicest man you will ever meet!! He gave us the tour of a lifetime!! That collection is unbelievable and anyone ever close to Fort Worth should not miss it. Thanks again Dr. Ehlmann. -Original Message- From: Pete

[meteorite-list] Attn Meteorite Hunters - Exercise caution in Niger

2011-01-08 Thread Galactic Stone and Ironworks
Hi List, Anyone thinking of searching for meteorites in Niger and Mali, please exercise caution. Two French citizens were kidnapped and killed in the capital of Niger. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40972916/ns/world_news-africa/ Best regards and safe hunting, MikeG --

Re: [meteorite-list] Father Joseph Stepling and the Tabor Meteorite Fall

2011-01-08 Thread Chris Spratt
Now you've covered Tabor, anything on the Assisi fall? Chris Spratt (Via my iPhone) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] 2 Questions

2011-01-08 Thread pshugar
What ever happened to Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine? Also what happened to the museum that was getting started about the time of the elections? Just wondering. Pete __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] 2 Questions

2011-01-08 Thread Meteorites USA
You missed this notice Pete, http://www.mail-archive.com/meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com/msg93362.html Regards, Eric On 1/8/2011 8:56 PM, pshu...@messengersfromthecosmos.com wrote: What ever happened to Meteorite Hunting Collecting Magazine? Also what happened to the museum that was

[meteorite-list] OT: HUDF center top left, #90 astrodeep200407aab10ada.png 3.68 MB 1244X1243 1 of 4 identical views with different color schemes 2008.12.12 #88-91 on rmforall at flickr.com: Rich Murra

2011-01-08 Thread Rich Murray
OT: HUDF center top left, #90 astrodeep200407aab10ada.png 3.68 MB 1244X1243 1 of 4 identical views with different color schemes 2008.12.12 #88-91 on rmforall at flickr.com: Rich Murray 2011.01.09 http://rmforall.blogspot.com/2011_01_01_archive.htm Sunday, January 9, 2011 [ at end of each long