[meteorite-list] Dave Gheesling

2020-11-13 Thread info via Meteorite-list
... Dave, you were such a nice person, so enthusiast and dynamic, so friendly with everyone It is so sad that you are already gone. To Dave's family, sincere condolences, all our thoughts are with you To Dave's friends, we should have a glass all together to honor

[meteorite-list] Sericho Individuals available in Tucson next week -AD

2018-01-19 Thread info via Meteorite-list
Dear List Members, We hope you are all doing well, our very best for 2018 to all of you ! Here are the specimens of Sericho individuals we will exhibit next week in our room HTCC # 307 http://www.meteorite.fr/en/forsale/Sericho.htm give a visit and say hello to these beauties J

[meteorite-list] New book on italian meteorites

2015-06-28 Thread info--- via Meteorite-list
Hello I have finaly end the first work on italian meteorites. For the moment its in E-Book format and in italian language, for who want its on sale on Amazon, Itunes and other online bookstores

Re: [meteorite-list] New ebay listings with fake Moon/ Mars displays

2014-04-15 Thread info
Hello All, For those lucky enough to be able to see it, that Lunar eclipse last night was fantastic, plus the added bonus of a very bright Mars nearby made even more visible by the darkened sky...WOW! I have an alert on a couple new ebay listings. Some steelhorse1994 fake displays from 2011-2012

Re: [meteorite-list] Lunar eclipse recap

2014-04-15 Thread info
Hi Rob, Yes, I was marveling at the sudden appearance of those close proximity stars. Here west of Vegas it was a nice night and the skies were clear with a great view. Definitely was worth burning the midnight oil for...! Best regards, Daniel Daniel Noyes Genuine Moon Mars Meteorite Rocks

Re: [meteorite-list] steelhorse1994 fake rocks reappear as Mars dust

2014-02-11 Thread info
Hi All, The ebay seller (sorens-stuff) revised their listing 2/10. Their solution is to remove the incriminating photo of the steelhorse1984 Mars display from their listing and to keep on selling without indicating the source of their material so as to cover up the issue. I wrote them again

[meteorite-list] steelhorse1994 fake rocks reappear as Mars dust

2014-02-08 Thread info
Hello all, We have a listing on ebay selling Mars dust specks that are made from pieces of the fake rocks out of the old displays of steelhorse1994: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260853112578#ht_1544wt_853 The second photo in the listing shows the unmistakable steelhorse1994

Re: [meteorite-list] steelhorse1994 fake rocks reappear as Mars dust

2014-02-08 Thread info
Hello All, I received a fairly quick response from the seller tonight : Hi, thank you for the information! We will look into it asap and take the appropriate measures! Thank you! Words are nice, actions are better! I will keep an eye on the listing, it is still active at the moment. If need be

Re: [meteorite-list] Bogus Lunar on Ebay

2014-01-26 Thread info
Hello All, We have a new bogus Lunar listing on EBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=111264325743 A 7 gram Swedish knock-off SWE2003, imagine that! With an auction starting at $1060 but no bids so far. I wrote the person seriously questioning the listing, his credentials, and

Re: [meteorite-list] Bogus Lunar on Ebay

2014-01-26 Thread info
: Sun, January 26, 2014 3:43 pm To: i...@moonmarsrocks.com, meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com I wonder if his name is Goran Lindfors. (check the archives of the MetList) Anne M. Black www.IMPACTIKA.com impact...@aol.com -Original Message- From: info i...@moonmarsrocks.com To: meteorite

[meteorite-list] Another ebay scammer

2013-12-29 Thread info
Just spotted these new listings in ebay under a search for Moon rocks: a guy selling PKG TEKTITE MAGIC MOON ROCKS. Here is a link to one of the listings:

[meteorite-list] meteoriteman ??? Ebay + AD

2013-11-02 Thread info
Hi All, As a segue to meteoriteman on ebay...for those interested in Meteorman on ebay, one of the items I sell on ebay is my original drawing, Meteorman, a limited edition superhero art display installed with a moon rock. All my offerings can be viewed here: http://www.ebay.com/usr/danovanni

[meteorite-list] Ancient Egyptian Jewelry Made From Meteorites

2013-08-19 Thread info
Hello All, There were several articles out today on this topic. This one from Popular Science had a more detailed explanation, including a link to the Wikipedia page on Widmanstätten patterns, and a nice picture of some of the Egyptian bead artifacts:

[meteorite-list] Update: Fake Ebay Displays

2013-05-14 Thread info
Hello All, It has been about a year since the ebay seller of the fake Moon Mars displays was stopped by Ebay from listing his items. They do get some things right, though I wish they had a policy where they informed all his past buyers. I am happy to report that since then he has not attempted

Re: [meteorite-list] New photos of Mercury

2013-03-06 Thread info
Some new pics of Mercury, compliments of NASA's Messenger spacecraft, nice: http://news.yahoo.com/photos/nasa-spacecraft-photographs-mercury-slideshow/ With all those craters, one would think there is a good amount of Mercury rock floating around, and that there's a reasonable probability that

Re: [meteorite-list] Asteroid Hits Earth! How the Doomsday Scenario Would Play Out

2013-02-14 Thread info
Right on, Adam. If only we could get some Tribbles. They'd be great for those moments when a jerk cuts me off at highway speed in traffic, when the post office unbelievably crushes one of my customer's packages, or when my spouse occassionally goes into her dr. jekyll and mr. hyde act. Though,

Re: [meteorite-list] artistic meteorite rebirth AD

2013-02-08 Thread info
The artist in me appreciates the creative process she is pursuing, but the scientist in me totally cringes that she used (destroyed) the meteorite itself as her medium and completely transformed the meteorite into something else: a metal sculpture. She could have done the same thing with the

Re: [meteorite-list] The controversy about 'Allah's Tear'

2013-02-05 Thread info
Life mimics fiction... Raiders of the Lost Meteorite, Working Script page 199. Fade in. Scene 49, Backroom government building. Government Official A: Gentlemen, we trust the compensation was adequate. Meteorite Hunter A: No, it certainly was not! Meteorite Hunter B: Where's the Stone? Where's

[meteorite-list] Asteroid mining

2013-01-22 Thread info
Interesting infographic about asteroid mining: http://www.space.com/15391-asteroid-mining-space-planetary-resources-infographic.html Meteorite studies demonstrating Pd Pt content have these companies all excited about the potential of mining asteroids. Best, Daniel Daniel Noyes Genuine Moon

[meteorite-list] Fly to the Moon for $750M

2012-12-07 Thread info
A new venture capital business, Golden Spike, is developing plans to commercially send wannabe astronauts to the Moon surface by the 2020's. You could subsidize the trip by filling a couple suitcases with Moon rocks and selling them for a premium. Then again, one can only image the kind of mega

[meteorite-list] Martian mystery to be revealed

2012-11-21 Thread info
There's a big buzz about some history-making news from NASA’s Curiosity rover. Speculation is focused on the discovery of organic molecules, but the space agency’s scientists are keeping quiet about the details until they recheck the data. The mystery will be revealed at a press conference during

[meteorite-list] Orphan planet

2012-11-15 Thread info
Interesting news clip about a newly discovered orphan planet (not gravitationally tethered to any star/solar system). Brings to mind the premise for the sci-fi classic When Worlds Collide...no worries, this one is 130 light years away.

Re: [meteorite-list] the world of eBay

2012-11-03 Thread info
I, for one, am grateful that Adam still auctions on ebay. He is a great ebay seller in all aspects! Selling on eBay is definitely a pain at times, but the proportion of those sales relative to ones direct from my site make it necessary. Being able to consistently obtain authentic material from

[meteorite-list] Spiders from Mars

2012-10-05 Thread info
Fascinating new photos from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter that show strange black spidery objects. Oooh yeah, Ziggy played guitar... http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/spidery-black-objects-mars-surface-raise-speculation-184239849.html Daniel Noyes Genuine Moon Mars Meteorite Rocks

[meteorite-list] Article on Dar al Gani 1058 auction

2012-09-20 Thread info
Came across this article on the pending auction of Lunar meteorite Dar al Gani 1058. http://news.yahoo.com/largest-moon-rock-ever-auctioned-could-fetch-380-185700660.html They talk about its large size, though it pales in comparison to NWA 5000 than Adam just announced he is putting up for

Re: [meteorite-list] Dawn Journal

2012-09-06 Thread info
Thanks, Ron, for sharing Dr.Rayman's eloquent journal log. Looking forward to Dawn's next adventure at Ceres, including spectral analysis that might shed light on whether there are Ceres-derived meteorites here on Earth. Best, Daniel Daniel Noyes www.moonmarsrocks.com

[meteorite-list] Does Curiosity dream of electric sheep?

2012-08-15 Thread info
Hi List, Nice detailed 3-D picture of Gale Crater and an interesting article on Curiosity's dream mode: http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/08/15/mars-rover-curiosity-has-dreams-on-red-planet-1593330690/ Best, Daniel Daniel Noyes Genuine Moon Mars Meteorite Rocks i...@moonmarsrocks.com

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA's Curiosity Rover Caught in the Act ofLanding (AD)

2012-08-07 Thread info
Hi All, Wow, how incredible is that photo with the parachute! The Mars Science Laboratory Mission has been flawless. I look forward to the exciting new developments as Curiosity explores Gale Crater. Thanks Ron, for all the updates. For those interested, I have on-going Ebay auctions each week

Re: [meteorite-list] Arsenic Bacteria

2012-07-10 Thread info
Hoax may have been a strong word, Phil, because it implies motive, but you are right-on to flag it nonetheless. Sloppy and overzealous would be the words that come to my mind. As a scientist, I was trained to be neither. Clearly, they made a mistake, or overlooked something. That's why you seek

Re: [meteorite-list] Arsenic Bacteria Hoax

2012-07-09 Thread info
Interesting article, Phil. It's always good to see that given a little time, collaborative science works things out. Having a couple Biology degrees myself, I would have been floored if it had been verified that the bacteria substituted arsenic for phosporus in its DNA. It will be interesting to

[meteorite-list] Allende meteorite yields material previously unknown to science

2012-06-27 Thread info
Hi all, Interesting news reported today from Caltech regarding research on the 1969 Allende meteorite: Scientists have discovered a new mineral embedded in a meteorite that fell to Earth over 40 years ago, and it could be among the oldest minerals, formed in the early days of our solar system.

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Space Launch System Core Stage MovesFrom Concept to Design

2012-06-22 Thread info
Wow, that's really exciting. I love reading about all the latest space exploration/NASA developments. Thanks Ron, for all the great updates you provide! Daniel Daniel Noyes Genuine Moon Mars Meteorite Rocks i...@moonmarsrocks.com www.moonmarsrocks.com

[meteorite-list] spaceterrain displays

2012-06-10 Thread info
Hi Brad, Mike and list, Great work Mike on spotting those bad displays and Brad for responding quickly. I just saw the post this morning. If it is not too late, Brad, and you have not literally destroyed them, contact Maria Haas at IMCA, they are still looking for samples of the Lunar versions

Re: [meteorite-list] Ebay victims of fake moon and mars meteorite scam

2012-06-07 Thread info
I like Shawn's idea of some kind of coordinated effort to contact all the victims of steelhorse1994's scam. This can be done by going to the flake's ebay feedback list where the buyer username and what they bought is clearly indicated. I believe Ebay has an anti-spam trigger that limits multiple

Re: [meteorite-list] ID of Moon, Mars Meteorite scam artist

2012-06-07 Thread info
Dirk sent me a good suggestion, to determine the true identification of the Moon, Mars Meteorite scam artist. For those that want it, as follows: EBAY Seller: steelhorse1994, aka spaceterrain4sale; John and Angela Maurer, 1453 Sorento Circle, West Mellbourne Fl 32904 This is provided via paypal

Re: [meteorite-list] Fake moon and mars meteorite NWA's

2012-06-07 Thread info
Hi Mike and list, As steelhorse1994 spaceterrain4sale, he used Lunar NWA 4881, Lunar NWA 4734 Martian NWA 4925. They were always packaged with the NWA lettered on the front and American Meteorite Collectors Society called out on the flip side. He used what I would call commonly seen moon or

Re: [meteorite-list] Fake moon and mars meteorite NWA's

2012-06-07 Thread info
Hi Rob, Thanks for your note. One of the problems with the steelhorse1994 fakes is the guy was for the most part targeting lower end gift shoppers by pricing auctions at a penny to start and ending up selling 25mg rocks in a nice display for an average of $17. When I did the statistics on

Re: [meteorite-list] International Meteorite Market Article

2012-06-06 Thread info
I agree with what Adam (and Mike) are saying. Dr. Harvey's over the top analogy comparing collectors to drug dealers is unprofessional, totally unnecessary, and certainly not helpful to meaningful cooperation between scientists and collectors. '“There is a market out there that treats these

Re: [meteorite-list] Final report on analysis of fake martian meteorites sold on ebay

2012-06-06 Thread info
As was previously reported in this forum last month, ebay seller steelhorse1994 was dumping fake moon and mars rock displays on unsuspecting buyers through ebay listings for over a year. My involvement started a few months ago when I recognized the displays were suspect and made it my mission to

Re: [meteorite-list] Final report on analysis of fake martian meteorites sold on ebay, revisited

2012-06-06 Thread info
My apologies to all for not deleting the previous digest's postings when I replied earlier today, which clogged up the digest...thanks to Elton for pointing it out. I had trouble myself finding my posting in all that, so I am reposting it again: As was previously reported in this forum last

[meteorite-list] Big bolid over the south of Sweden 11-11-11 1800 hours local time

2011-11-12 Thread info
Dear List, A big bolid was reported by the Swedish press. Time 1800 PM Location: Southern Sweden Direction: South West Does anyone have skycam recordings or more observations/information? The link ( in swedish) http://www.dn.se/nyheter/sverige/stor-rymdsten-lyste-upp-himlen-over-sverige

[meteorite-list] Hunting meteorites at the Morasko area (Poland)

2011-11-09 Thread info
Dear list, After a 3 hour long google searchIs there anybody in the list who could help me with advice/tips of hunting meteorites in this area? What regulations/laws do exist to use a metalldetector (it would be great to know the size of the protected area aswell, where to hunt or not)

[meteorite-list] 2 fireball spotted Aug 27 Ontario/Canada

2011-08-30 Thread info
Dear list, 2 fireballs/ Ontario/Canada direction:north/east Date:August 27 Time approx. 6 in the evening My friend who lives Canada contacted me and asked if i had heard more about this event? Does anyone have more information? Thanks Best Regards, Jan van Hoffen /Sweden IMCA#8245

[meteorite-list] Large Murchison at the Perth West Asutralian Museum

2011-03-09 Thread info
Hi all, Not sure about the size but it will fit in both of your hands. Will be heading there next week and will try to get the size. See pictures here... http://tektiteinc.com/murchison.html Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc

[meteorite-list] AD - Monster Rizalite Tektite 867grams!

2011-01-19 Thread info
Happy New Year all! Please have a look at my 867grams monster sized Rizalite on ebay now. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150544092000ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Please shoot me an offer if you are interested. Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com

[meteorite-list] Flanged Australite Hunting Video

2010-08-09 Thread info
Hi all, Please see the link below for a very nice flanged button hunting video! Wish I was back living in Victoria! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqRoVdFDB9E Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc

[meteorite-list] AD - TektiteInc.com Tektites ALL SOLD OUT and CLOSING the site. Thanks all.

2010-04-08 Thread info
Hi all, Just wanted to say that all the Tektites/Rizalites on my site have been sold out and that I will be shutting down the site in a few weeks time once the leftovers are out the door. Getting real hard to find good specimens these days... The only specimens left for sale are the ones in my

[meteorite-list] AD – New Tektites Rizalites add ed to eBay.

2010-03-01 Thread info
Hi All, Please have a look at the new Rizalites added to my auction and shop. Probably got another 20 or so specimens to sell on ebay then that would be it! Thanks! Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc

[meteorite-list] AD Australite Flanged Button Ending Soon!

2009-11-29 Thread info
Hi all, My Australite Flanged Button on eBay is ending in about a days time so please have a look. Thanks and Happy Holidays! Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtektiteinc-dot-com

[meteorite-list] AD-Australite Fully Flanged Button 0.99cents No Reserve!

2009-11-23 Thread info
Hello all, Im heading back home soon so I need some cash to fund my trip. Im listing my button with no reserve starting at 99cents. It was previously listed at Buy It Now for $1999 with now takers but a LOT of watchers! Here is the link:

[meteorite-list] AD – ENDING Australite Flanged Button MORE Manila Flood P ictures

2009-10-05 Thread info
Hello all, Just a reminder that this auction will be ending in about a days time so please have a look if you're interested. I've also added more Manila Flooding pictures. PLease see the link below and thanks. Cheers Des Original Message

[meteorite-list] AD – Australite Flanged Button Manila Flood Pictures

2009-09-29 Thread info
Hello all, Sorry for not replying to some emails because we have been busy cleaning the house after the terrible floods on Saturday in Manila. Also we didn’t have any electricity or phones both land lines and cell. Please see the link below for some pictures if you’re interested.

[meteorite-list] AD - Australite Part Button ending in a day on eBay

2009-09-22 Thread info
Hi all, Just a quick one to let you know that my Australite Part Button is ending on eBay in about a days time. Even if you're not interested in Tektites, it's worth having a look. Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc

[meteorite-list] AD - eBay Australite Part Flanged Button 2.84Grams No Reserve 0.99cents

2009-09-16 Thread info
Hello all, I just listed on eBay an Australite Part Flanged Button 2.84Grams at No Reserve starting at just 0.99cents! This specimen would have easily commanded $2500 if the flange was complete. Please have a look. I can only ship by DHL Courier for an additional $40. If this is no good for

[meteorite-list] AD - Australite Flanged Button ENDING soon on eBay.

2009-08-03 Thread info
Hello all, Just a quick one to let you know that my Australite Fully Flanged Button is ending soon on eBay. Still no takers even with a low starting price! Thanks! Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc

[meteorite-list] AD - AUSTRALITE FLANGED BUTTON on eBay now!

2009-07-28 Thread info
Hello all, Please have a look at the Australite Flanged Button I have on eBay now. This was found in South Australia in the Flinders Ranges and it was in a collection from the previous owner for the last 15 years. Please also have a looksie at my other Rizalite auctions! Just a reminder that

[meteorite-list] AD Tektite Inc eBay Shop 50% all Rizalites!

2009-06-30 Thread info
Hello all, Want a quality Rizalite specimen at half the cost? If so, please visit my eBay shop where all items are less 50%. Thanks! Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtektiteinc-dot-com

[meteorite-list] AD - SALE 50% Off all Rizalites on TektiteInc.com SALE

2009-06-14 Thread info
Hello all, Many thanks to those who visited my site during the sale. Many Rizalites have been sold over the last week and there's still a little left on my site. Please note that I will NOT be adding anymore Rizalites to my site once the remaining have been sold. Yes, I am running out!

[meteorite-list] AD-50% Off all Rizalites on TektiteInc.com SALE

2009-06-14 Thread info
Hello all, Many thanks to those who visited my site during the sale. Many Rizalites have been sold over the last week and there's still a little left on my site. Please note that I will NOT be adding anymore Rizalites to my site once the remaining have been sold. Yes, I am running out!

[meteorite-list] AD - SALE 50% Off all Rizalites on TektiteInc.com SALE

2009-06-06 Thread info
Hi all, Im having a 50% off Sale for all the Rizalites on my website to make room for a new hobby of mine so please have a look. Im going to have this sale on for 1 month. Free shipping will not be included in this Sale. The breakdown of the shipping charges are below: Under 150g $8 Between

[meteorite-list] AD Half Kilo Tektite Rizalite Splashform ending on eBay in 1 day!

2009-04-21 Thread info
Hi all, I have a 529 Gram Monster Tektite Rizalite Splashform ending on eBay in about a days time. Please have a look if you're interested. Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtektiteinc-dot-com

[meteorite-list] AD Tektite Rizalite HALF KILO Monster on eBay starts at $0.99

2009-04-15 Thread info
Hello listees, I just listed a Huge Monster sized Rizalite with no chips, weighing in at 529 grams on eBay with a starting price of $0.99 and no reserve. Please have a look. Thanks in advance! Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc

[meteorite-list] AD - Rizalites oneBay Ending in one day.

2009-03-23 Thread info
Hi all, Got some nice Rizalites ending on eBay in about a days time. Please have a look. Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtektiteinc-dot-com __

[meteorite-list] AD - RIZALITES ending on eBay in less than a day!

2009-03-04 Thread info
Hello Listees, I have some nice Rizalites ending on eBay soon. Please have a look. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtektiteinc-dot-com __

[meteorite-list] AD - Rizalites ending on Ebay in less than a day!

2009-03-01 Thread info
Hello again all, Once again I have some nice Rizalite pieces ending soon on ebay. Please have a look. Thanks in advance! Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtektiteinc-dot-com

[meteorite-list] AD - Rizalites ending on Ebay in less than a day!

2009-02-15 Thread info
Hello all, Please have a look at some of my Rizalite listings ending soon on eBay. Thanks for your time. Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtektiteinc-dot-com

[meteorite-list] Tektite trip to Belitung (Billiton)

2008-11-05 Thread info
Hi all, I have a message from Aubrey. He has problems posting on the Met list so Im posting it on his behalf. Thanks. Hi, I have 4 new pages on my website following a trip to Belitung Island (formerly Billiton Island). Had a great time, got a load of nice Billitonites and loved the Indonesian

[meteorite-list] AD Nice Rizalites ending soon on eBay TektiteInc.com

2008-08-27 Thread info
Hi All, Got some nice pieces ending soon on FleaBay. Please have a looksie. Thanks. Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtektiteinc-dot-com __

[meteorite-list] AD eBay Tektite Inc Shop back online!

2008-08-10 Thread info
Hi all, My Tektite Inc shop on eBay is back online. Please take some time visit my store for your Rizalite needs. Thanks all. Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtektiteinc-dot-com __

[meteorite-list] AD - TektiteInc.com Site Updates and eBay Auctions

2008-07-28 Thread info
Hello all, Please take some time to check out my site cause I've added some really nice specimens on my Collection 7 and Collection 8 pages. Also, I have some fleaBay auctions ending in a couple of days time. Thanks all! Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com

[meteorite-list] AD - Rizalites Tektite Inc on eBay. Australite Hunting Pictures

2008-07-06 Thread info
Hello all, Please have a look at my offerings of Rizalites on ebay. I've got one specimen ending in about a days time. Please also have a look at the Australite hunting pictures in Western Australia on my site below. Thanks! Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com

[meteorite-list] Australite Hunting Pictures and eBay AD

2008-06-20 Thread info
Hello all, Please see the link below for some nice pictures of hunting for Australites in the Western Australian Gold fields. http://tektiteinc.com under the Perth Museum link. Aubrey Whymark recently acquired an Australite collection from a Western Australian prospector and these pictures

Re: [meteorite-list] Am I missing something here?

2008-06-16 Thread info
Martin, others, as for the unclassified CO3 that was indeed the wrong term. I was referring to a CO3 type chondrite whose classification has not yet reached official status. I sincerely apologize for causing confused disbelief. Svend www.meteorite-recon.com

[meteorite-list] AD Rizalite 698Grams auction ending in one day!

2008-06-05 Thread info
Hello all, Please have a look at my auction for a 698gram Rizalite which will end in one day. Thanks! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=350064619313ssPageName=STRK:MESE:ITih=022 Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com

[meteorite-list] West Australian Perth Museum Pictures plus AD

2008-05-29 Thread info
Hi all, Please see the link below of my recent visit to the Western Australian Museum while I was back home in Perth. There are some amazing meteorite and tektite specimens for all to see and enjoy so pop in if you are in the area. http://tektiteinc.com/perthmuseum.html Also, please see the

Re: [meteorite-list] West Australian Perth Museum Pictures plus AD

2008-05-29 Thread info
Hi all, Thanks for all the comments. Forgot to mention to all the Mineral collectors out there that the museum also has an excellent Minerals collection! Unfortunately I didnt have the time nor space on my memory card to take pictures of these. I have pictures of similar in Adelaide and Vienna

[meteorite-list] papers dealing with meteorite orientation

2008-03-05 Thread info
for those working on the subject the literature below may be of use. 1,2 and 4 cover certain aspects of the subject, 3 and 5 offer an approach to the matter istself. I am sure there are other valuable sources. 1. Bronshtehn, V. A.: Fragmentation and crushing of large meteoric bodies in an

Re: [meteorite-list] March 4 RSPOD Oriented (sic) 32kg stone

2008-03-04 Thread info
Elton, others, in this case, and regarding the thoroughly curated and painstakingly documented collection Dave keeps, I would rather trust the owner's judgement instead of your photo interpretation skills - however visionary they may be. Besides there is currently no need to defend Dave as

[meteorite-list] AD-Does anyone need a nice Tektite pendant???

2008-02-27 Thread info
Hello list members, My auction for a Huge 798Gram Rizalite is ending on eBay in a few hours so please have a look. Thanks again. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=350028414699ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Oh, please do not use this specimen for a pendant for risk of neck injuries

[meteorite-list] AD: HUGE MONSTER sized RIZALITE on eBay now!

2008-02-20 Thread info
Hello list members, Please check out the Monster Rizalite I'm putting up for sale on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=350028414699ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT Also, visit the link below for information on where this piece originally came from. Thanks for your time!

[meteorite-list] Field expedition - off topic

2008-02-15 Thread info
We will be out in the field and I will have no access to my emails until March 4th. Thank you for your patience. Svend -- www.meteorite-recon.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] LET'S MAKE METEORITE/TEKTITE COLLECTING FUN AGAIN!

2008-02-04 Thread info
Hi list members, In light of recent posts, I thought it would be nice to make things “fun” again! Below are links to funny or weirdly shaped Tektites or Meteorites. http://tektiteinc.com/Shrek%20Rizalite%20Davao%2005.jpg http://tektiteinc.com/Shrek%20Rizalite%20Davao%2004.jpg

[meteorite-list] AD–Rizalite Sale 20% off all inventory to celebrate Tucc son Show!

2008-02-02 Thread info
Hello list menbers, Another reminder about the Tucson Show sale Im having right through to the end of Feb. Please visit my site or ebay store. The below listing of a nice hamburger shaped specimen with unusual grooving ends in 13 hours. Please have a look.

Re: [meteorite-list] most popular meteorite

2008-01-21 Thread info
good question, I'd say it was either the article on the Tunguska event, the entry on Canyon Diablo, Nakhla, Sikhote Alin or ALH 84001. By the way, I think I speak for quite a few us when I say how much we appreciate that you keep this invaluable source of information online and up to date. I

[meteorite-list] AD – RIZALITE TUCSON SALE 20% OFF ALL INVENTORY!

2008-01-19 Thread info
Hello all, The Tucson show is nearly here and unfortunately there are some of us who would love to go but simply cannot make it. So I’ve decided to have a special Tucson Show Sale until the end of February to help ease the pain for all the people who are missing out on this special event. The

Re: [meteorite-list] intriguing Question

2008-01-11 Thread info
Pat, Sterling, others, moving or resting sand is not conserving meteorites but is one of the major threats to the preservation of meteorites. Most if not all meteorite aggregation fields in the Sahara have one thing in common: they are free of sand. In fact they are shielded against the

[meteorite-list] (no subject)

2008-01-02 Thread info
For those interested I have transcribed and translated a 1895 letter by Henry A. Ward to Emil Cohen in which the latter suggests a trade US versus European meteorites from the Greifswald collection. If you ever wanted to know how to engineer a smooth trade with an institutional collection old

Re: [meteorite-list] Has Mali Been Classified?

2007-12-19 Thread info
Dean, others, the classification of the Mali material is almost completed. NomCom submission will follow soon. I provided the classifying lab with samples of the commom lithology as well as with samples of the IMB lithologies. I do already have the preliminary data and will provide them as

[meteorite-list] looking to contact Dima Sadilenko

2007-11-27 Thread info
been looking for a way to reach Dima Sadilenko, any working email adress would be appreciated. Thanks Svend -- www.meteorite-recon.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] 2008 Meteorite Calender

2007-11-23 Thread info
Hi all, I'm just going through my emails and was a bit shocked at the interest in the calender. I didn't think it would be that popular! ;-) So I thought I'd answer some questions to all. I wanted a meteorite calender for 2008 and obviously didn't want to have thousands printed up. So I used

Re: [meteorite-list] Chronopost and Jeffs Calendar

2007-11-23 Thread info
Subject: [meteorite-list] Chronopost and Jeffs Calendar From: jim brady [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, November 23, 2007 11:58 pm To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Greetings listees First of all thanks for the info about chronopost Aziz.I lost 2 packages from Morocco within

Re: [meteorite-list] wabar -glass vs. iron

2007-11-16 Thread info
Wabar impact material is pretty interesting stuff. Very cool. http://www.meteorites.com.au/features/wabar.html Cheers, Jeff Original Message Subject: [meteorite-list] wabar -glass vs. iron From: mckinney trammell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, November 17, 2007 3:38 am To:

Re: [meteorite-list] Canadian Meteorites

2007-11-13 Thread info
Hi Jeff, others, you may contact the University of Calgary. They are part of the Prairie Meteorite Search program and have been quite succesful in recovering and identifying new meteorites in the past 10 years: Media contact: Grady Semmens University of Calgary, media relations Phone: (403)

Re: [meteorite-list] Scalecube Family

2007-11-08 Thread info
thanks Mike, that's quite interesting. They must have switched their reference scale somewhere in the late seventies. There are a number of later ANSMET photos from the eighties that already show 1cm cubes. For example here with Mac Alpine Hills 88104 and MAC 88105:

Re: [meteorite-list] Scalecube Family

2007-11-08 Thread info
sorry, forgot the 2nd link -- thanks Mike, that's quite interesting. They must have switched their reference scale somewhere in the late seventies. There are a number of later ANSMET photos from the eighties that already show 1cm cubes. For example here with Mac Alpine Hills

Re: [meteorite-list] Scalecube Family

2007-11-07 Thread info
On November 7, 2007 Mike wrote: From left to right: Buhl 1cm Cube, Unknown 1cm Cube, NASA 'Scale Block' 1 inch Cube, Drake 1 inch Certified Cube, Drake 1cm Cube, Drake 1cm prototype. Dear Mike, when or where did NASA use a 1 inch cube? I am quite sure all their meteorite documentation use the

[meteorite-list] 34g Millbillillie and historic Texas fall - AD

2007-10-26 Thread info
in order to refinance some past acquisitions that turned out to be much more cost-intensive than expected we would like to point you to a selection of meteorites currently uploaded for auction. Among them a glossy crusted 34gm Millbillilie which I really regret to let go. But I am sure

[meteorite-list] OT: Meteorite Recon will be travelling until October 15

2007-09-21 Thread info
please excuse the off topic post. We will be travelling until October 15 and have only temporarily access to our emails, if at all. Thx for your patience. best regards Svend -- www.niger-meteorite-recon.de __ Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] AD - Henbury 8.6KG Offers Over $1.20 Per Gram Considered.

2007-09-02 Thread info
Hello List, I'm putting up for sale (AGAIN) a beautiful Henbury 8.6kg thumb printed museum piece with natural desert patina. This specimen has full export permits from the Victorian Museum and not the Western Australian Museum as I thought earlier. Please email me your location for an estimate

[meteorite-list] Prairie meteorite search discovers iron meteorite

2007-08-31 Thread info
Western Canada's Prairie Meteorite Search program yielded another find. Researches just identified a softball sized rock as a rare iron meteorite that was used for several years as a doorstep. The meteorite was found back in 1999 by an anonymous finder.

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