Re: [meteorite-list] Astronomy & Telescope

2008-01-01 Thread Sterling K. Webb
Hi, Ron, List, If there is a local astronomy club within range, go to one of their public viewing or open observing dates. Look through different kinds of scopes, particularly at the same thing in different scopes. Keep in mind that for the Star Party, they drug out the "bragging" 'scopes,

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - January 2, 2008

2008-01-01 Thread SPACEROCKSINC
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Re: [meteorite-list] Astronomy & Telescope

2008-01-01 Thread ks1u
Ron: It depends on what you want to look at. If your primary interest is in deepsky objects (galaxies, nebulae, star clusters) then a 6 to 8 inch Newtonian reflector on a Dobsonian Base might be best. If you're more interested in planets and lunar views, then perhaps a refractor. O

Re: [meteorite-list] Astronomy & Telescope

2008-01-01 Thread David Pensenstadler
Ron: The type of scope depends upon what you want to do. Are you interested in general observing, planetary or deep sky objects, or in astrophotography? First, you probably want a reflector rather than a refractor, which are very expensive for the same size aperature. If you don't know much abo

[meteorite-list] Astronomy & Telescope

2008-01-01 Thread Ron
>From reading some of the posts here, it seems (I may be wrong though) a number of list members are into astronomy. I'm interested in, and have been for some time, in buying a telescope but don't know too much of what to look for. I don't want to buy one of the "Kiddy" ones though. As I understand,

[meteorite-list] Need small Sikhote Alin pieces

2008-01-01 Thread David Pensenstadler
Dear Sellers: I am looking for a good price for about 120 to 150 pieces (10g range)of Sikhote Alin to give away to middle school students during a talk that I will give next April. Can any of you folks provide me with a price per piece, or for the lot, and let me know if that many pieces would be

[meteorite-list] FW: HAPPY NEW YEAR- 22 hour- 50% Off. Only 1 Day This Year!

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Re: [meteorite-list] mineral habit, bad links

2008-01-01 Thread Bob Loeffler
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Re: [meteorite-list] Couple Find Possible Meteorite in Their Yard inCalifornia?

2008-01-01 Thread Jerry
slag maybe but definitely not meteoric Jerry Flaherty - Original Message - From: "Ron Baalke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Meteorite Mailing List" Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 5:38 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Couple Find Possible Meteorite in Their Yard inCalifornia? http://www.vv

Re: [meteorite-list] mineral habit, bad links

2008-01-01 Thread Jerry
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[meteorite-list] Test

2008-01-01 Thread Bjorn Sorheim
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[meteorite-list] AD: 'Moss' CO3.6 Main mass *fence hitter* fragment (with marks) on Ebay ending!

2008-01-01 Thread Bjorn Sorheim
Hello List, 2 pieces of the CO3 fall last year in Norway on Ebay ending in a few hours: Green markings from the fence it hit - a real 'hammer' !, 7.13g - 40% crusted http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160193717776 From the same fence hit, a great little piece, 3.69g - 40%

[meteorite-list] New Years Eve in Holbrook - some cool finds too!

2008-01-01 Thread Ruben Garcia
Hi all, Had Fun with my boys and found 74 grams total for the day. Take a look http://www.mr-meteorite.com/holbrookdec312007.htm Ruben Garcia Phoenix, Arizona http://www.mr-meteorite.com Be a better frie

[meteorite-list] Ad- Rare Historic Fall, Hammer Stone etc. Auctions ending soon.

2008-01-01 Thread Bob Evans
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