[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day - March 14, 2011

2011-03-14 Thread Michael Johnson
http://www.rocksfromspace.org/March_14_2011.html --- __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Racetrack Playa redux

2011-03-14 Thread Rob Holcomb
Just wanted to share a few images of Racetrack Playa in Death Valley. These are some experimental photos using infrared film and BW paper. http://4-kats.homeip.net/Racetrack/ Rob H __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman prison saga

2011-03-14 Thread Walter Branch
Welcome back Mike and Robert. I was unaware of your ordeal until last week. I am glad that you two made it out unharmed. A little lighter perhaps but now safe and sound. I know it's not the most important thing but I have to ask. Did the authorities let you keep the meteorites you found

[meteorite-list] AD: British museum photo cards from 1922 depicting British meteorites for sale/trade

2011-03-14 Thread martin goff
Hi all, I still have one set of these photo cards available for sale or trade. These meteorite photocards were Issued by the British Museum in 1922. They are in excellent condition and come in the envelope they were issued in. They really are superb and look much better in hand than in photos.

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman prison saga

2011-03-14 Thread Roman Jirasek
Michael, Robert, Wow! what a very important story you share with us all. Good to see there was a happy ending, for the most part. Thank you very much. Roman Jirasek -- From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2011 11:36

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman prison saga

2011-03-14 Thread MEM
Walter, Ask them again in 3 months and 1 day. (wink,wink) Elton - Original Message From: Walter Branch waltbra...@bellsouth.net To: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Mon, March 14, 2011 6:14:33 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Oman

[meteorite-list] Breja are sold

2011-03-14 Thread Gary Fujihara
Aloha and mahalo to everyone who expressed interest in Breja stones, but all specimens have been sold! Gary Fujihara Big Kahuna Meteorites (IMCA#1693) 105 Puhili Place, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 http://bigkahuna-meteorites.com/ http://shop.ebay.com/fujmon/m.html (808) 640-9161

[meteorite-list] ad : 121 gr achondrite to see great one

2011-03-14 Thread habibi abdelaziz
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Re: [meteorite-list] Oman prison saga

2011-03-14 Thread cdtucson
Mike and Robert, Welcome back. I agree with Ruben in that nobody I spoke with about you guys wanted to see you imprisoned. In fact between you and the shootings of Gabby and company the mood at the Tucson Show was that of civility. for the past twenty years I have never missed the show but,

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman prison saga

2011-03-14 Thread Galactic Stone and Ironworks
Hi Mike, Robert and List, I concur with what some of the others said - I don't recall anyone being happy you guys were sitting in an Omani prison. Of course, when the news got around, people did talk about it, and it did result in the expected debates about hunting, legalities, and the like.

[meteorite-list] Research Finds Asteroid Itokawa Is An Ancient Rock

2011-03-14 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n1103/13hayabusa/ Research finds asteroid Itokawa is an ancient rock BY STEPHEN CLARK SPACEFLIGHT NOW March 13, 2011 A preliminary analysis of asteroid samples returned last year by Japan's Hayabusa probe show evidence the dust grains have a similar

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman prison saga

2011-03-14 Thread LITIG8NSHARK
Good afternoon Mike, Robert and Folks, MikeG echoes my sentiments exactly. Its great to have you guys back safe and sound. Welcome back. Best regards, Paul Martyn, Savannah GA In a message dated 3/14/2011 3:01:02 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, meteoritem...@gmail.com writes: Hi Mike,

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman prison saga

2011-03-14 Thread actionshooting
Yes it is good to have them home safe and sound. I would not wish a foreign prison on anybody!! (well maybe Osama or Gadahfi):-) Welcome Home!! Stuart McDaniel Galactic Stone and Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Mike, Robert and List, I concur with what some of the

Re: [meteorite-list] ad : 121 gr achondrite to see great one

2011-03-14 Thread actionshooting
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Re: [meteorite-list] Oman prison saga

2011-03-14 Thread Thunder Stone
Wow Michael - what an incredible story.  I'm so glad both you and Robert are home safe and sound.  Just makes you think how good we have it in here in American, and at times many take it for granted. I wish both of you many safe and successful hunting adventures in the future and look forward

[meteorite-list] Oman Prison Saga

2011-03-14 Thread Charley
Hi Mike Robert, Glad you are both home and safe and sound. What a story! Do you happen to know WHY you were targeted by the Omani cops? Best regards, Charley Butterfield Well, squids don't work. Hey! Let's try elephants ! Hannibal

[meteorite-list] Omani Prison Saga

2011-03-14 Thread JoshuaTreeMuseum
They're sending a message to meteorite hunters that we don't want your kind in these parts. If they just wanted the meteorites they'd have taken them and let M R go. Just my two riyals, Phil Whitmer -- Hi Mike Robert, Glad you are both home and safe and sound. What a story!

Re: [meteorite-list] Omani Prison Saga

2011-03-14 Thread Galactic Stone and Ironworks
I think Phil is probably right on that count. They (the authorities) were making an example out of Mike and Rob, and they were also sending a message. I think that message is pretty clear, despite the fact that apparently it is not illegal yet to remove Omani meteorites. Ask anyone who has been

[meteorite-list] Jacksonville, IL

2011-03-14 Thread Marc Fries
Howdy all A semi-shameless, semi-plug here... Just wanted to point this out and remind y'all that this event is still out there. And that the snow should be melting soon if it hasn't already. I plan on getting up there myself, but I don't know when and the more eyes on the ground

[meteorite-list] Oman notes.

2011-03-14 Thread Michael Farmer
We were not allowed to keep anything other than really the clothes on our backs and our luggage (except Robert's brand new metal $1200 case, they decided that was just a little too nice). I lost my Iphone, Ipad, Ipod, Satellite phone, camera, 3 GPS units, and many other items. It seems Ipods

Re: [meteorite-list] Gebel Kamil

2011-03-14 Thread cdtucson
Jason, The following is a quote from a blog by John Blennert. If you google the following quote you can see where I copied it from. It clearly states that meteorite collecting on public land is legal but, has some limitations as per the BLM stated rules here ; BLM and I assume the Forest

[meteorite-list] (AD) BOB HAAG CATALOGS

2011-03-14 Thread steve arnold
Good eveing list.I am looking for any bob haag meteorite catalogs that you'd be willing to give up or sell.Please off list.Thanks so much and have a great evening.  Steve R.Arnold, Chicago! __ Visit the Archives at

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman notes.

2011-03-14 Thread Becky and Kirk
Amazing story Mike. YIKES!! Glad you and Robert have returned home safely! My best to you and yoursand Robert's too!! Kirk.:-) - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 10:58 AM Subject:

[meteorite-list] Blue/Green Fireballs California/ Serbia 14MAR2011- Texas 12MAR2011

2011-03-14 Thread drtanuki
Dear List, Here are some of the latest that have been reported. California http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.com/2011/03/california-meteor-14mar2011.html Serbia http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.com/2011/03/belgrade-serbia-blue-meteor-14mar2011.html Texas 12MAR2011

[meteorite-list] Oldest Objects in Solar System Indicate a Turbulent Beginning

2011-03-14 Thread Ron Baalke
https://www.llnl.gov/news/newsreleases/2011/Mar/NR-11-03-02.html Oldest objects in solar system indicate a turbulent beginning For immediate release: 03/03/2011 | NR-11-03-02 Anne M Stark Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (925) 422-9799, sta...@llnl.gov LIVERMORE, Calif. --

Re: [meteorite-list] Oman prison saga

2011-03-14 Thread Carl 's
Hi Mike and Robert, Glad you guys are safely back and thank you for letting us know the story in Oman. Something is a bit puzzling. I had read another post not to long ago here that mentioned there was $250,000 to get you back into Oman(?). Not sure if that was a bounty or some kind of

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Inventory Sale

2011-03-14 Thread J Sinclair
Hi Everybody, I've been going through my inventory and I've put up some stone meteorites for sale. There are several well known locations and some small stones available. Hopefully some decent values for you too. I've also added a few thin section hard cases that hold 100 sections. This is

Re: [meteorite-list] Gebel Kamil

2011-03-14 Thread Richard Montgomery
Vielen Dank, Martin, fur das great response to my question. There is much to absorb, and ponder...mostly the validity of laws and regulation stifling the free exchange of not only commerce but science as well. At the risk of going OT and citing the rediculous nature of stifling regulatory

Re: [meteorite-list] Jacksonville, IL

2011-03-14 Thread Sterling K. Webb
The terminal event of this fireball occurred SW of Virginia, Illinois, over a field where the Arenzville, Illinois Fire Department was battling a grass fire. The terminal explosion was directly overhead for them. You can get the precise spot from the Arenzville F.D. The area along the flight