Re: [meteorite-list] metall inclusion on Mali Meteorite

Hi Andi, Hi all I also have such a specimen with a similar feature have a look www.austromet.com/CollnPics/Chergach_12.5g_B.jpg www.austromet.com/CollnPics/Chergach_12.5g_C.jpg Cheers, Christian I.M.C.A. #2673 at www.imca.cc website: www.austromet.com Ing. Christian Anger Korngasse 6

[meteorite-list] Who needs college?

I say to the list, who needs college? In the last couple of months, I have watched as learned men and women have posted on such diversified subjects as geology, physics, chemistry, and a host of other subjects. While I agree that there is some bickering back and forth amongst the list, there has b

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - January 12, 2008

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Re: [meteorite-list] Strange Explosion Rocks Sokoto

Hi, Since the newspaper is subtitled "African Views on Global News," and there is frequent occurance of "Nigeria" in the lefthand menu items, this suggests, well, Nigeria. I assume the Nigerian "Glitteratti" section is full of news of the Nigerian Brittany Spears. The "eBusiness" Tab woul

Re: [meteorite-list] intriguing Question

Hi, Svend. Pat, Jason, > I fully second Sterling's post on this subject > but take the liberty to add, that desertification > in the Sahara may not be such an irreversible > process as suggested. I may have been a bit dramatic is saying for "millions of years to come," but that's the sand iss

[meteorite-list] The stars, like duck

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Re: [meteorite-list] Dumb question What about Kuiper object 2001 KX76?

Hello Michael: 28978 Ixion (2001 KX76) Larry On Fri, January 11, 2008 5:47 pm, Michael Murray wrote: > Hi List, > With reference to the Kokogiak.com solar system bodies picture that > Pete posted back on the 9th, I don't see the Kuiper object 2001 KX76 > supposedly to be 1200 to 1400 km diameter

Re: [meteorite-list] Anybody recogonize this??????

If it's not meteoritic (and I would make a thin section to be sure) it could be ejecta but the question then becomes from what volcano? Seems the Italian ones would be closest maybe, and that's a terribly long flight, you going to have to think real hard for a terrestrial origin. So, unless you

Re: [meteorite-list] Anybody recogonize this??????

Hi Dean, It looks like ferrochromanganese. http://meteorite-identification.com/Hot%20Rocks/ferrochromanganese.html http://meteorite-recovery.tripod.com/2007/jul07.htm best, Ken http://meteorite-identification.com/ dean bessey wrote: I got a little excited about this a short while ago (until I

Re: [meteorite-list] Anybody recogonize this??????

Good evening Dean, and Folks, My first impression was that the "specimen" was a spectacular piece of pre-historic peanut brittle. Then, the big let down when the after-cutting photo showed it to be nothing more than lunar-oxidized platinum. Well, Dean--You almost had a keeper! Better

[meteorite-list] Anybody recogonize this??????

I got a little excited about this a short while ago (until I cut it). Only weights 30 grams. Hard to believe that is not crust. http://www.cebuprincess.com/meteoriteshop/oddrock.html Anybody recogonize this as a unusual meteorite? It is absolutely non magnetic Cheers DEAN _

[meteorite-list] Dumb question What about Kuiper object 2001 KX76?

Hi List, With reference to the Kokogiak.com solar system bodies picture that Pete posted back on the 9th, I don't see the Kuiper object 2001 KX76 supposedly to be 1200 to 1400 km diameter in the group. Was it renamed or? Anyone know? Michael Murray __

Re: [meteorite-list] Strange Explosion Rocks Sokoto

On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:46:37 -0500, you wrote: > > >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sokoto > >nigeria Coming soon-- 419 letters about helping smuggle meteorites! __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.

[meteorite-list] Epimetheus Revealed

http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/multimedia/images/image-details.cfm?imageID=2920 Epimetheus Revealed January 11, 2008 Full-Res: PIA09813 The Cassini spacecraft's close flyby of Epimetheus in December 2007 returned detailed images of the moon's sou

Re: [meteorite-list] Strange Explosion Rocks Sokoto

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sokoto nigeria == On Jan 11, 2008, at 4:29 PM, Michael L Blood wrote: Hi Mike and all, Am I to assume Sokoto is in Japan, because it sounds Like a Japanese name? Am I to assume Sokoto is in some 0ther country because Mohammed is not, I woul

Re: [meteorite-list] Strange Explosion Rocks Sokoto

Nigeria best, kn Michael L Blood wrote: Hi Mike and all, Am I to assume Sokoto is in Japan, because it sounds Like a Japanese name? Am I to assume Sokoto is in some 0ther country because Mohammed is not, I would think, a Common Japanese name? In other words WHERE is "Sokot

Re: [meteorite-list] Strange Explosion Rocks Sokoto

Hi Mike and all, Am I to assume Sokoto is in Japan, because it sounds Like a Japanese name? Am I to assume Sokoto is in some 0ther country because Mohammed is not, I would think, a Common Japanese name? In other words WHERE is "Sokoto?" RSVP Thanks, Michael o

[meteorite-list] AD: PRETTY NWA SALE

Some nicer material in this sale and priced cheaper on a quality per quality basis than you usually see. http://www.meteoriteshop.com/metsale/ws-sale12.html 20% discount on anything today before I add the sale to my main webpage Cheers DEAN http://www.meteoriteshop.com/metsale/ws-sale12.html

[meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: January 7-11, 2008

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[meteorite-list] Strange Explosion Rocks Sokoto

http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=100124 Strange Explosion Rocks Sokoto •Police Begin Probe >From Mohammed Aminu in Sokoto, 01.11.2008 There was pandemoniun yesterday as a loud explosion emanating from a heavy metal–like object rocked the city of Sokoto. The object fell from an unknown l

[meteorite-list] Metal inclusion on Mali Meteorite

Andi wrote: "I have found on a 151g Erg Chech/Mali Meteorite a metallic inclusion, looking uncommon in my opinion. I would ask for some comments and thoughts about what this might be and if other people have already seen such an inclusion. The inclusion is attracted by a magnet. Hope the pictures

[meteorite-list] Jim Kriegh

The Meteoritical Society Newsletter, September 2007 James Kriegh The society is saddened by the passing of Professor James Kriegh, who was a key figure in the renaissance of meteorite search and discovery in Arizona. He was particularly well-known for his discovery of the Gold Basin strewn fiel

[meteorite-list] infrared sky-OT

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Re: [meteorite-list] AD: For Sale Canyon Diablo 258.6 gram piece

Hi ALL, I forgot to add-I will of course send a photo of the Diablo on request! Best!! Kirk.GO PACKERS!! - Original Message - From: "Kirk Jenks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, Ja

[meteorite-list] AD: For Sale Canyon Diablo 258.6 gram piece

Hi All, I have been trying to post this up since last night, but have not been able to get this up for the group to see. Hopefully it makes it this time. I have a very sweetest 258.6 g Canyon Diablo piece for sale, with little or NO RUST!! A very nice 4 1/2" x 2 1/4" piece. It pretty wid

Re: [meteorite-list] OT slightly: Sand generated electricity and sanddune formation

test - Original Message - From: "Kirk Jenks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 9:30 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] OT slightly: Sand generated electricity and sanddune formation test - Original Message - From: "drtanuki" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: S

Re: [meteorite-list] intriguing Question

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 sandflo