[meteorite-list] power cuts across most of Eastern Europe

[Jose Campos]

Hi List,
Just to let you know that last night Germany, Italy, France and Spain were 
it my a massive power outing - in same places, it lasted only about 90 
minutes. According to Sky News, cold weather and lack of supply are blamed 
for the worst blackout to hit western Europe in 30 years.


Hi Dean and other Listees in MUNICH!

I hope that this power outage did not affect much your gathering there! Have 
a good time!

All the best,
José Campos
Portugal
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[meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - November 5, 2006

[SPACEROCKSINC]

http://www.spacerocksinc.com/November_5.html  

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[meteorite-list] OT: meteorites and other interests

[drtanuki]

Dear List,
  I am writing to find other persons on this list that
may have overlapping interests.
  Since I was trained as an
archaeologist/anthropologist,paleontologist,
geologist, impact geologist, and paleo/botanist I have
many interests beyond meteorites.
  I study, of course, meteorites and impactites,
especially tektites.
  But, I also collect and study textiles, Chinese and
ancient coins, ancient glass and glass beads, tribal
music, tribal religious objects, SE Asian artifacts,
language, rocks (cherts), minerals, fossils (dinosaur,
mammal, plant), plants, and extant snails, woods,
ambers and extant tree saps, soils, sands, diamonds,
kimberlites, extant animals and new species, incense,
teas, spices, local foods, and many other things.
  I travel, and have traveled extensively worldwide,
and always enjoy learning.
  If anyone on this list has an overlapping interest
with one or more of mine please contact me off list. 
I am always willing to assist anyone with questions or
happy to learn about other people`s experiences.
  Thank you.  Sincerely, Dirk Ross...Tokyo
  
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[meteorite-list] MUNICH 2006 pictures

[Peter Marmet]

http://www.marmet-meteorites.com/id21.html

Hello All,

here are 24 pictures from the Munich 2006 Mineral Show:

http://www.marmet-meteorites.com/id21.html

Corrections and comments welcome.

Peter
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[meteorite-list] updated meteorite sale

[steve arnold]

Hi again list.This is not a half price update,or add
on's,or anything else like that.This is simply make me
a resonable offer on the 9 items I have forsale on my
website.I really want to move these items.And as usual
I pay all shipping.





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Steve Arnold,Chicago,USA!!
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Re: [meteorite-list] updated meteorite sale

[Dave Freeman mjwy]

I always get excited when I see steve arnold on my message that shows 
name but  not email address, I click on the email, and Oops, wrong 
Arnold!  It's the half price one!

DF

steve arnold wrote:


Hi again list.This is not a half price update,or add
on's,or anything else like that.This is simply make me
a resonable offer on the 9 items I have forsale on my
website.I really want to move these items.And as usual
I pay all shipping.





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Steve Arnold,Chicago,USA!!
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RE: [meteorite-list] MUNICH 2006 pictures

[Moni Waiblinger-Seabridge]

Hallo Peter and list members,

great seeing some faces that go to names I write to!
Love the sign of the Chladni's Heirs.
Looks like everyone had a wonderful time!
Everyone is smiling!

Thank you for sharing!

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Re: [meteorite-list] updated meteorite sale

[Dave Carothers]

What no Ghubara

Dave

- Original Message - 
From: steve arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 11:28 AM
Subject: [meteorite-list] updated meteorite sale


 Hi again list.This is not a half price update,or add
 on's,or anything else like that.This is simply make me
 a resonable offer on the 9 items I have forsale on my
 website.I really want to move these items.And as usual
 I pay all shipping.





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 Steve Arnold,Chicago,USA!!
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[meteorite-list] Pics of Anomalous rocks...

[kevin decker]

Hello,I know I haven't been replying to the list or sending pics..or absolutely anything other than sitting here reading everyone elses posts. I can't because I don't know how to change from HTML..to TEXT...but I would like your opinions on the photos..what they may be...meteorites..wrong or not..I'm tired of sitting on a bunch of stuff..not knowing what they may be.I've absolutely no one to talk rocks with.or meteorites.And I can't afford 150.00 an hour to have them researched by some college either. Thanks..Kevin W.L.Decker.http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/Innocentwolf15/WithlacoochieRiverFL.jpg All-in-one security and maintenance for your PC.  Get a free 90-day trial!  

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Re: [meteorite-list] Pics of Anomalous rocks...

[drtanuki]

Dear Kevin,
  I have viewed your photo.  Most likely, 99% ,it is
not a meteorite.  Most meteorites are not flat or
shaped like your rock.  Is it magnetic, heavier than
the average earth rock, do you see any shiny metal
grains on a cut or ground surface? Can you provide any
close-up images of a broken surface and the external
surface?
  I am sure there will be others from the list asking
similar questions and they will also give you their
observations.
  If you want I can or someone on the list can examine
your rock for free IF you would like.  Best,Dirk
Ross...Tokyo

--- kevin decker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


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Hello,I know I haven't been replying to the list or
sending pics..or absolutely anything other than
sitting here reading everyone elses posts.  I can't
because I don't know how to change from HTML..to
TEXT...but I would like your opinions on the
photos..what they may be...meteorites..wrong or
not..I'm tired of sitting on a bunch of stuff..not
knowing what they may be.I've absolutely no one to
talk rocks with.or meteorites.And I can't afford
150.00 an hour to have them researched by some college
either.  Thanks..Kevin
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[meteorite-list] Visit my Photobucket Album - Invitation from Innocentwolf15

[innocentwolf15]

Hello,Sorry for the earlier post..thought I was sending a link to my 
album..Kevin W.L. Decker.

You have been invited to visit a photo album 
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[meteorite-list] Visit my Photobucket Album - Invitation from Innocentwolf15

[innocentwolf15]

Hello,Sorry for the earlier post..thought I was sending a link to my 
album..Kevin W.L. Decker.

You have been invited to visit a photo album 
http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/Innocentwolf15/


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[meteorite-list] Visit my Photobucket Album - Invitation from Innocentwolf15

[innocentwolf15]

Hello,Sorry for the earlier post..thought I was sending a link to my 
album..Kevin W.L. Decker.

You have been invited to visit a photo album 
http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/Innocentwolf15/


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[meteorite-list] Visit my Photobucket Album - Invitation from Innocentwolf15

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Hello,Sorry for the earlier post..thought I was sending a link to my 
album..Kevin W.L. Decker.

You have been invited to visit a photo album 
http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/Innocentwolf15/


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[meteorite-list] Pics..

[kevin decker]

Hi List,I'm sorry for the confusion in my e-mails..I'm new and am just trying to learn,I live in Tunnel Hill GA,just moved from Zephyrhills FL,I've read and re-read most sites on meteorites etc,and am just wondering what I might have.these don't look like your "normal" rocks..they stand out..and this is just the tip of my iceburg..I still don't know how to change from HTML to TEXT..so please don't blast me again..Kevin. Get today's hot entertainment gossip  

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[meteorite-list] Looking for Nikon F2 with DE-1 prism

[Don Merchant]

Hi List. I am looking for decent taken care of older model Nikon F2 with the 
DE-1 metering prism and any accessories such like any lenses and a shutter 
release cable and or C screen. I am looking for this camera for use of 
astrophotography. I am willing to pay cash or trade a piece or pieces from 
my meteorite collection or both, however way we can work something out. I 
have seen these cameras of course on Ebay but will put my trust better in 
someone on the List that knows first hand the working condition of the 
camera. There must be someone out there that can help, maybe has one or 
knows someone that can hook up a fellow meteorite collector on this. Contact 
me off list at [EMAIL PROTECTED]  and hopefully we can both walk 
away with something we can use or need.

Thank you.
Sincerely
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Re: [meteorite-list] Monthly Favourite - November 2006

[ted brattstrom]

Aloha Jeff and all -Thanks for resizing and putting up the pictures :-) and some nice commentary. Henbury is a great place to visit, and I always realize after I leave someplace, that there was something I missed.As to the aerial view - It is basically composed of a number of google maps screens put together at the highest resolution to catch the whole crater field area.You can do it yourself - or, I can e-mail the highest res image I have. (tell me what format you'd like it in. tiff/pict/jpeg/png etc.)Oh, non-commercial use only - as per the Google Maps terms.I finally got the Ries section done - so if you have the patience for an occasionally slow download this starts you off with links to Henbury, Gosses, Steinheim, Ries, and the Black Stone of the Kaaba in Istanbulhttp://www.keaaum.k12.hi.us/teachers/MrB/craters/neof-reporter.htmCheers - tedHeading to Darwin Crater for New
 Years.Jose Campos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Kuykens!Really super pics. of the famous Hembury meteorite and craters. The aerial view is quite spectacular!Many thanks for sharing it with us.As for Norbert Kammel, who have been there several times: I "envy" you Norbert! :)José CamposPortugal- Original Message - From: "Jeff Kuyken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: "Meteorite List" Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 1:29 AMSubject: [meteorite-list] Monthly Favourite - November 2006 www.meteorites.com.au/favourite.html Cheers, Jeff Kuyken Meteorites Australia
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[meteorite-list] new chat room on website, already a very nice forum. lots of meteorite photos

[Joe]

Hello everyone, I have once again updated my website, this time I added a chetroom so if some people ever need to talk about something meteorite related. It is at the bottom of the homepage at http://illinoismeteorites.com just enter a nickname then enter the chatroom. There is already a forum that has members from over 12 countries. I have lots of photos of my collection on the site as well. I have purchased at least thirty new pieces in the last month. Many interesting pieces. Take a look, and if you want become a member to our evergrowing community at the "skyrock cafe" meteorite forum, andeven chat with other collectors and hunters anytime. We could set up live chat dates where we will be
 able to discuss meteorites and meteorite hunting. Everyone is welcome.Forum:http://illinoismeteorites.com/yabb/YaBB.plHomepage/chatroom:http://illinoismeteorites.comThanks,Joe Kerchnerillinois meteorites__
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[meteorite-list] AD: One of my rare sales

[tett]

List,

You may enjoy reading this EBay 
offering.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=017sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AITviewitem=item=270048360946rd=1rd=1

Bid seldom and bid low.

Cheers ;)

tett

Mike Tettenborn
Owen Sound, Ontario, 
Canada
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Re: [meteorite-list] Searching information about old falls

[Mike Jensen]

Hi Pierre-MarieIt looks like similar subject matter to this book;Povenmire, Harold R. 2003 The Encyclopedia of Cosmic Close
Encounters Pub by the author, New in paper wraps, 8vo, 165 pp. Describes known hits by
meteorites with mostly man made objects. $20.00This is the listing from my website. :)Mike--
Mike JensenJensen Meteorites16730 E Ada PLAurora, CO 80017-3137303-337-4361IMCA 4264website: www.jensenmeteorites.com
On 11/3/06, Pelé Pierre-Marie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello,I'm searching for old documents explaining thecircumstances of fall and find on several meteoritefalls.The List is longer so here's my listing if you want togive me detailed information on one fall or another :
www.meteor-center.com/hammers.aspI'm starting a new book so I would be really happy ofyour help. Most curious members will understand thesubject of the book by looking at the listing ;-)
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Re: [meteorite-list] Pics of Anomalous rocks...

[tett]

Hi!

Can you give more descriptions? Estimate 
density? Does it attract a rare earth magnet? Is there any crust on 
the edges?

From first blush, this does not resemble any 
meteorite I am familiar with but it is too difficult to tell just from this 
image.. It appears that there are many vesicles which is not common at all 
in meteorites. The picture looks like sponge toffee or brown 
pumice.

Cheers,

Mike Tettenborn

  - Original Message - 
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  Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 6:39 
  PM
  Subject: [meteorite-list] Pics of 
  Anomalous rocks...
  
  
  Hello,I know I haven't been replying to the list or sending 
  pics..or absolutely anything other than sitting here reading everyone elses 
  posts. I can't because I don't know how to change from HTML..to 
  TEXT...but I would like your opinions on the photos..what they may 
  be...meteorites..wrong or not..I'm tired of sitting on a bunch of stuff..not 
  knowing what they may be.I've absolutely no one to talk rocks with.or 
  meteorites.And I can't afford 150.00 an hour to have them researched by some 
  college either. Thanks..Kevin W.L.Decker.http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p73/Innocentwolf15/WithlacoochieRiverFL.jpg
  
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Re: [meteorite-list] updated meteorite sale

[M come Meteorite Meteorites]

and not park forest...

Matteo

--- Dave Carothers [EMAIL PROTECTED] ha
scritto: 

 What no Ghubara
 
 Dave
 
 - Original Message - 
 From: steve arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
 Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 11:28 AM
 Subject: [meteorite-list] updated meteorite sale
 
 
  Hi again list.This is not a half price update,or
 add
  on's,or anything else like that.This is simply
 make me
  a resonable offer on the 9 items I have forsale on
 my
  website.I really want to move these items.And as
 usual
  I pay all shipping.
 
 
 
 
 
  steve arnold
 
  Steve Arnold,Chicago,USA!!
  BIG Steve's Meteorites,1999!!
  Website://:stormbringer60120.tripod.com
 
 
 
 


 
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M come Meteorite - Matteo Chinellato
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Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sale Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.it 
Collection Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.info
MSN Messanger: spacerocks at hotmail.com
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Re: [meteorite-list] Time for a Met-List Upgrade?

[M come Meteorite Meteorites]

yes a good update its possible, is not possible
receive a answer or seen a email on the list after 2-4
days when this is sent.

Matteo

--- Mike Bandli [EMAIL PROTECTED] ha scritto: 

 After speaking with several people off list and many
 months of frustrating
 bounced emails and met-list account problems I feel
 it necessary to make a
 suggestion.
 
 According to others, the software that generates and
 manages this list is
 out of date. Many of us receive 25% of what the list
 actually generates. I
 constantly check the archives hoping not to miss out
 on informative posts
 (and 'Big Steve' selling meteorites for 90% off).
 Isn't it time to consider
 a major update of met-list software? I would be
 willing to pitch in some
 money to help fund such an upgrade. What about
 others? Is this a realistic
 goal? What do you think? Is this old news (I
 wouldn't know because I rarely
 get posts)?
 
 Kind regards,
  
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[meteorite-list] Dawn Journal - October 29, 2006

[Ron Baalke]

http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/journal_10_06.asp

Dawn Journal
Dr. Marc D. Rayman
October 29, 2006

Dear Dawnvironments,

The Dawn spacecraft is in space! Well, not quite, but it is getting a
taste of the space environment courtesy of the team preparing it for its
mission.

Although the individual components of the spacecraft have already been
tested, the point of the testing in Orbital Sciences Corporation's
Environmental Test Facility is to verify that the fully assembled
spacecraft will survive the rigors of launch and be able to fulfill its
ambitious mission of exploration in deep space.

When Dawn is on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral and during the brief
(but exciting!) trip from there to space, many radio signals between
systems on the ground and between ground systems and the rocket will
impinge upon it. Some of the tests are designed to verify that these
signals will have no adverse effects on the spacecraft. Other tests show
that Dawn's electronics do not produce signals that might interfere with
these other systems.

As one illustration of the importance of such tests, consider the
scientists eager for Dawn's intimate portrait of the enormous asteroids
Ceres and Vesta, the team members who have invested years of their lives
in creating this spaceship and the means to use it to explore distant
worlds, all people who thirst for greater knowledge of our solar system
and the thrill of discovery, and taxpayers who make it possible. One may
reasonably expect members of all of those groups to find it unsatisfying
if any of Dawn's electronics produced signals that accidentally
activated the rocket's self-destruct system. (That system is designed to
be commanded with radio signals transmitted by range safety in the event
of a serious malfunction during ascent.) Similarly, if Dawn's radio
emissions interfered with the rocket's reception of range safety's
self-destruct command, the legions of Dawnophiles throughout the Milky
Way Galaxy, and the even greater number elsewhere, would no longer give
this project their loyal support.

In addition to testing Dawn's compatibility with other systems,
engineers are testing its self-compatibility. It is essential to verify
that none of the subsystems, including the radio used for interplanetary
communications, emits electromagnetic radiation that might interfere
with other subsystems.

Of course, Dawn's designers and builders were well aware of these and
other concerns, and they have methods to make the probe satisfy the many
associated requirements, but only through testing may we be confident
that the work was successful.

With the completion of testing in the electromagnetic
interference/electromagnetic compatibility facility, the spacecraft will
be prepared for a series of mechanical tests. For the rocket's control
systems to remain stable with Dawn perched at the top, it must be
accurately balanced and must meet certain criteria for how stable it is
when it is spun, and the next set of tests will help prepare for that.
(As we will discuss in an upcoming log in more detail, the spacecraft
will spin at about 50 rpm during a portion of the time it is on the
rocket.) Also on Dawn's agenda during November are deafening noise and
powerful shaking that will show its readiness for the ride to space.
Sensors to measure the movements of certain parts of the spacecraft will
be installed (after the balance measurements are complete) for these tests.

As we know from earlier logs, between many of these environmental tests,
other tests will be conducted on the spacecraft to ensure that its
systems remain intact, undamaged by previous environments and ready for
the next. At each stage, the health of the spacecraft will be verified.

Dawn's busy autumn includes still another kind of test. Now that it is a
complete spacecraft, it is scheduled for tests of its responses to many
of the complex sets of commands that will be sent to it while far from
Earth. These mission scenario tests exercise not only the spacecraft
but also many of the software systems used by mission control. While
this testing is invaluable, it does have some noteworthy limitations.
The spacecraft cannot respond now to all of these commands, because, for
example, it cannot rotate itself while on Earth, it cannot see stars to
establish its orientation, and the ion propulsion system can thrust only
in vacuum. (The ion propulsion system will be operated briefly with the
spacecraft in a vacuum chamber early next year.) Sophisticated
simulators connected to the spacecraft compensate for these and other
limitations of the terrestrial test program.

Important progress has already been made in these tests. The team has
demonstrated that commands can move smoothly through the complex path
from mission control at JPL, to the spacecraft's main computer and then
to its engineering and science subsystems, and that responses can flow
back to mission control, to the Dawn Science Center at UCLA, and to the
institutions 

[meteorite-list] Cornell Statement Concerning Recommendations of National Science Foundation Senior Review

[Ron Baalke]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Blaine Friedlander
Phone:  (607) 254-8093
Cell: (607) 351-2610
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Cornell statement concerning recommendations of
National Science Foundation Senior Review

ITHACA, N.Y. - In response to the Senior Review report presented to the
National Science Foundation today, Joseph Burns, Cornell vice provost for
physical sciences and engineering, issued the following statement:

The Senior Review report released today recommends significant budget
reductions at all NSF-owned observatories, including Arecibo Observatory,
which Cornell University manages. Cornell supports the NSF's overall plan 
to find funds to carry out new initiatives, but we are disappointed with 
some of the Senior Review's specific recommendations into the next decade. 
We remain dedicated to the core scientific programs of the Arecibo 
Observatory and, accordingly, we are pleased that the review recognizes 
the facility's significant contributions today and its potential for 
important discoveries well into the next decade. Our staff will be working 
with our astronomy community to identify cost savings as recommended by 
the Senior Review. And by refocusing our facility's priorities over the 
next several months, in consultation with our visiting and users 
committees, we are confident that Arecibo's remarkable research and 
educational programs will be kept strong into 2011 and beyond. During 
these next few years we will be collaborating with our stakeholders - 
astronomers, planetary scientists, atmospheric physicists and educators - 
to assure that Arecibo Observatory remains a leader in astronomical 
research and scientific outreach.

Located in northwestern Puerto Rico, the Arecibo Observatory hosts the
305-meter diameter antenna, the world's largest radio-radar telescope, and
the Angel Ramos Foundation Visitor and Educational Facility. Each year well
over 100,000 visitors go to see the facility, and more than 250 scientists
from 150 universities and colleges use the Arecibo Observatory to sense the
distant reaches of the Universe, to scrutinize threatening asteroids as 
they hurtle past Earth, and to probe the Earth's ionospheric properties. 
See http://www.naic.edu.

For more information, contact the Cornell Press Relations Office at (607)
255-6074 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]


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Re: [meteorite-list] Looking for Nikon F2 with DE-1 prism

[MexicoDoug]

Hello to all, I have been looking for several years for a Nikon F2 (the
expensive DE-1, DP-12 prisms would be rewarded well, but DP-1 is still
fine), and could settle even for a Nikon FE as well.

Since the camera is useful for longer exposures - my area of interest, I'll
be forgiving on the shutter accuracy or metering, but am not interested in
dented body cameras or thise that have be dropped.

It sure would be nice to get one in good shape, as the reason for wanting
this fine non-battery guzzler old manual camera is because it happens not to
vibrate much and has all the manual functions I need.

I, too can pay with meteorites (and maybe different ones), cash, or maybe
even a contemporary old manual Canon AE-1 in superb condition for which I
have lenses and the autowinder.

Of course, as Don mentions, this list is a nice place to go looking.  I have
fought off the pay with meteorite post-temptation for astronomy items wanted
in the past after thinking about it a lot.  I always refrained due to my
interpretation of what is on topic when it comes to commerce and relevance
and the Meteorite List.  Don's post defined this gray area for me, for this
need, which is very high on my night sky photography list including for
meteor work.  I have a US address for the next week we can use and I rarely
get an opportunity to receive items like this in Mexico.

Best wishes,
Doug (please email me if you want a motivated camera customer!)
PS Don, good luck to you too.

- Original Message -
From: Don Merchant [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 8:05 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Looking for Nikon F2 with DE-1 prism


 Hi List. I am looking for decent taken care of older model Nikon F2 with
the
 DE-1 metering prism and any accessories such like any lenses and a shutter
 release cable and or C screen. I am looking for this camera for use of
 astrophotography. I am willing to pay cash or trade a piece or pieces from
 my meteorite collection or both, however way we can work something out. I
 have seen these cameras of course on Ebay but will put my trust better in
 someone on the List that knows first hand the working condition of the
 camera. There must be someone out there that can help, maybe has one or
 knows someone that can hook up a fellow meteorite collector on this.
Contact
 me off list at [EMAIL PROTECTED]  and hopefully we can both walk
 away with something we can use or need.
 Thank you.
 Sincerely
 Don Merchant IMCA # 0960


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[meteorite-list] FW: Over 170 Auctions Available Ending !

[michael cottingham]

From: michael cottingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Sunday, November 05, 2006 11:12 PM
To: 'michael cottingham'
Subject: AD: Over 170 Auctions Available  Ending !

Hello,

I have over 170 auctions ending over the next two days. These are all worth
a look and this is the beginning of a series of Holiday Auctions, which will
be featuring great discounts, plus well over 500 new meteorites specimens
which will be added to my ebay store!

You can see all at my Ebay store!
http://stores.ebay.com/Voyage-Botanica-Natural-History

then click on auctions, to sell all that are available.



Check these out!

Many still at opening bid of $0.99 cents!!

These are just a few of the many!

A $700 slice of Lahoma, 212 grams ! Right now less than a $1.00 a gram!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemsspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AITvi
ewitem=item=200042223138


A new CV3 Carbonaceous Chondrite, 20.69 gram endcut!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemsspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AITvi
ewitem=item=200042224869


A nice and fairly large specimen of EADS, Colorado! 44.04 grams.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemsspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AITvi
ewitem=item=200042838774

Many others..

Best Wishes and Thanks

Michael Cottingham










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