[meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

2015-09-17 Thread Paul Swartz via Meteorite-list
Today's Meteorite Picture of the Day: LAR 04317 Contributed by: AMN http://www.tucsonmeteorites.com/mpodmain.asp?DD=09/17/2015 __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at

[meteorite-list] Ad: Unclassified NWAs Great Prices! (AD 3/12)

2015-09-17 Thread Bigjohn Shea via Meteorite-list
Hello Meteorite Enthusiasts!   I have a selection of unclassified uncut NWA material that I got for a great deal, so I’m passing on the savings to you.  :-)   Most specimens are fragments with 90% or better coverage of primary, or secondary fusion crust, and they all are nice collectible

[meteorite-list] Pluto 'Wows' in Spectacular New Backlit Panorama

2015-09-17 Thread Ron Baalke via Meteorite-list
http://pluto.jhuapl.edu/News-Center/News-Article.php?page=20150917 Pluto 'Wows' in Spectacular New Backlit Panorama September 17, 2015 The latest images from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft have scientists stunned - not only for their breathtaking views of Pluto's majestic icy mountains

[meteorite-list] NASA Completes Key Milestone for Orion Spacecraft in Support of Journey to Mars

2015-09-17 Thread Ron Baalke via Meteorite-list
September 16, 2015 RELEASE 15-185 NASA Completes Key Milestone for Orion Spacecraft in Support of Journey to Mars NASA's mission to send astronauts to deep space destinations where no other human has traveled has taken another important step forward with the completion of a critical

[meteorite-list] SpaceX Dragon Capsule Could Bring Soil Samples Back From Mars

2015-09-17 Thread Ron Baalke via Meteorite-list
http://www.popsci.com/elon-musk-says-spacexs-next-dragon-could-go-to-mars-or-europa SpaceX Dragon Capsule Could Bring Soil Samples Back From Mars But settling the life-on-Mars debate is just the beginning By Sarah Fecht Popular Science September 14, 2015 SpaceX's Dragon capsule has been

[meteorite-list] MRO HiRISE Images - September 16, 2015

2015-09-17 Thread Ron Baalke via Meteorite-list
MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER HIRISE IMAGES September 16, 2015 o Western Medusa Fossae Formation: Dust and Dunes http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/ESP_041864_1745 The bluish sand in this image is thought to originate from the bedrock that lies beneath the dust. o Possible Sulfates in the