Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Astrobiology News Conference scooped by UK Sun? and possible arsenic connections

2010-12-01 Thread power ofunity
HI Rob List, Could very well be the arsenic connection. In this article it is speculated that it will be concerning the Martian moon Titan and a possible arsenic discovery: http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/12/01/rumor-roundup-nasa-discovered-alien-life/ Would still prefer to hear

Re: [meteorite-list] I have a problem with some rusting meteorites

2010-10-25 Thread power ofunity
I have heard Admire is notorious for this...but I am no expert. I second Tim's request for information.  I also have a nice slice of Muonionalusta, that I purchased from a list member, that is showing signs of rust around the edges.  This piece is not displayed, and is kept in air-tight

Re: [meteorite-list] other hobbies

2010-09-16 Thread power ofunity
another disc golfing meteorite collector - nice!  Here's to aces and witnessed falls for everyone on their next round. - Original Message From: MIke Antonelli mfranci...@verizon.net To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, September 15, 2010 5:53:33 PM Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] 2010 Perseids

2010-08-13 Thread power ofunity
Hi Bernd, Greg, and List...   Hope everyone got at least a glimpse of the show last night.  Here in northern California the viewing was perfect, Jupiter and moons were a nice opening act, and the main attraction was spectacular...2 and 3 second meteor laser beams across the sky, several large,

[meteorite-list] Life on Mars? Gypsum Sulphates and Pond Scum

2010-04-29 Thread power ofunity
More evidence pointing to life on Mars: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/04/29/MN721D6AQU.DTLtype=science http://www.newsoxy.com/life/on-mars-12972.html __ Visit the Archives at

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,

Re: [meteorite-list] OFF-TOPIC - Fake Lunar Landing Response

2010-04-24 Thread power ofunity
Please Warren, your canned responses were expected I mean no discredit to the dedicated scientists and professionals at NASA and the military that worked on the project, and those that soldier on today,  and I answered you in jest off list - no need to take this public, unless you want to.

[meteorite-list] See a Parent Body - Get Set for a Possible Glimpse of an Asteroid (Vesta)

2010-02-17 Thread power ofunity
Just a reminder...clear skies in Northern California and fantastic viewing of Vesta tonight. thank you to Ron Baalke for the inside reporting. - Original Message From: Ron Baalke baa...@zagami.jpl.nasa.gov To: Meteorite Mailing List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue,

[meteorite-list] ASU recalculates age of solar system/ Interesting Allende CAI details

2010-01-01 Thread power ofunity
Interesting read from ASU - with supporting details and fascinating info regarding Allende's CAIs http://asunews.asu.edu/20091231_brennecka     http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/science.1180871     Published Online December 31, 2009 Science DOI: 10.1126/science.1180871   Reports

[meteorite-list] Anyone see the Fireball over Pacific near Summerland/Santa Barbara Monday Morning?

2009-12-19 Thread power ofunity
Did anyone here see a bolide explode over the Pacific ocean near Summerland/Santa Barbara on Monday morning, Dec. 14 approximately 6:20 am?   I was traveling north on Hwy 101 south of Santa Barbara as a passenger, and the driver and I saw a glowing fireball trailing thick smoke out of the