Re: [meteorite-list] Today's meteorite fall anniversary

2003-10-18 Thread Charlie Devine
John and Gregory, Well, no quakes in New England thursday night/friday morn, but as rabid baseball fans I'm sure you guys can understand the gloomy mood pervading Boston and the rest of New England at the moment. We do get an average of 2-3 small quakes each month in RI and southeast Mass.but

[meteorite-list] Rocket Launch contrail

2003-10-18 Thread Robert Verish
Good Morning from Pasadena, Just now observed the lingering contrail of a launch all the way over at Vandenberg CA. The way that this rocket exhaust twisted and was distorted by the atmosphere at that high altitude reminded me of our discussion about debris trails from fireballs. Definitely

[meteorite-list] a return to PARK FOREST, again

2003-10-18 Thread Steve Arnold, Chicago!!!
Hi list.I got some good news today from my friend who lives down in olympia fields.He decided to become a meteorite hunter this week for a day and found 3 new piece's totalling 40 grams.Around the entrance to the olympia golf course.So that gives me new hope that some more can be found in and

Re: [meteorite-list] nitric acid disposal

2003-10-18 Thread E.J
IF I remember the admonitions of my chemistry teacher correctly..NEVER add Acid to the water but add water to the acid. Should there be a boil up you'll get wet and not disolved. Elton __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] nitric acid disposal

2003-10-18 Thread Robert Woolard
--- E.J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IF I remember the admonitions of my chemistry teacher correctly..NEVER add Acid to the water but add water to the acid. Should there be a boil up you'll get wet and not disolved. Elton Hello Elton and list, I think it's the other way around,

Re: [meteorite-list] nitric acid disposal

2003-10-18 Thread David Freeman
Dear Robert, List; At the risk of being risky, I do add Acid to Water...and have for about 10 years while preserving water samples for state regulated testing as per...EPA guidelinesmmm.! More so than which order, is to remember to wear glasses, be in a ventilated area and wear rubber

Re: [meteorite-list] nitric acid disposal

2003-10-18 Thread E.J
What ever it is I'd like for the truth be known...My recollection is this was to avoid acid splash back. However, 35 minutes-- little alone 35 years, is a long time to test recall for me. Your explaination seems more rational . Elton Robert Woolard wrote: Hello Elton and list, I think it's

Re: [meteorite-list] NEW Eucrite, absolutely the strangest ever seen!

2003-10-18 Thread tett
What the heck does Gabbroic mean? Took a look at the images on your web page. Sure is one cool looking meteorite Mike - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2003 6:49 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] NEW Eucrite,

[meteorite-list] Re: LUNARCHARITY: A Moon Rock for Emanuel!

2003-10-18 Thread Norbert Classen
On Oct. 17, 2003, Martin Altmann wrote: Please don't delete the message and take a look on this auction, even when you hate ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2197271212 THE DEAL IS SIMPLE: You get a good sized piece of a rare Moon rock (0.292gm, not a speck!) and

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocket Launch contrail

2003-10-18 Thread John Gwilliam
Bob and List, Over the past several years, I've also witnessed rocket launch contrails from Vandenburg. Most were seen while in Costal Mexico, and the corkscrew effect caused by high level winds makes for a magnificent display. Us folks here in Arizona are also treated to occasional early

[meteorite-list] Worden Meteorite images up

2003-10-18 Thread Matt Morgan
Since it is a quiet Saturday night, I thought I could post a few images of the Worden Michigan car/garage hammer. See the web site here for more info... http://www.mhmeteorites.com/worden/worden1.htm Have a nice weekend! === Matt Morgan Mile High Meteorites http://www.mhmeteorites.com

Re: [meteorite-list] NEW Eucrite, absolutely the strangest ever seen!

2003-10-18 Thread N Lehrman
Mark others, This is totally absurd. Look up "gabbro" if you can spell it. Then write. Norm (an earth geologist that doesn't make up new definitions---) - Original Message - From: Mark Ferguson To: tett Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2003

Re: [meteorite-list] nitric acid disposal

2003-10-18 Thread Steve Schoner
Has anyone thought of sodium bicarbonate as a neurtalizer? Carefullyspoon it in till it stops bubbling. After that, it is safe to flush down the drain, or tossoutside. Steve Schoner/amstett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Better yet, donate the stuff. It lasts a long time and high schools as well

Re: [meteorite-list] NEW Eucrite, absolutely the strangest ever seen!

2003-10-18 Thread Michael Farmer
Excuse Friggin me, I am not a geologist, nor a great typist. Any other criticisms? Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: N Lehrman To: Mark Ferguson ; tett Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2003 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NEW

[meteorite-list] New Eucrite

2003-10-18 Thread Michael Farmer
Wow, I guess it is too cheap! The respnonse was overwhealming, I sold out my share in minutes. I will have more available tomorrow, as my partner has authorized me to sale his share, so anyone with an interest in acquiring a specimen of this beautiful and rare new meteorite, email me with