Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite survival

2008-05-03 Thread Göran Axelsson
I changed the subject as this topic took a different path from the original posting. There are strong evidence that the Ultuna meteorite found in 1944 is paired with the 1869 Hessle fall. Classified as H chondrites. I don't know the weathering grade of Ultuna. I had the happy coincidence to

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on?? Nothing!!! It's DEAD!!! JOKE

2008-05-03 Thread Michael L Blood
Steve, I have a problem with you having a problem with Paul having a problem with others having a problem. Sincerely, Michael on 5/2/08 5:30 PM, Paul Harris at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Steve! You're absolutely right :-) I owe you a beer on that one! Paul [EMAIL

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 3, 2008

2008-05-03 Thread SPACEROCKSINC
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Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite survival

2008-05-03 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Hi Graham, Göran all, I believe Pultusk would be another good example. Here's an example that Marcin has: http://www.polandmet.com/_pultusk.htm Cheers, Jeff - Original Message - From: Göran Axelsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent:

[meteorite-list] Extra-solar material?

2008-05-03 Thread Mark Crawford
I'm reading Paul Davies' The Fifth Miracle. In chapter 6 it refers to the 1996 discovery by Taylor, Baggaley and Steel of inter-stellar dust particles entering the earth's atmosphere in the form of fast ( 70-km/s) meteors: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v380/n6572/abs/380323a0.html It

[meteorite-list] Periodicity for mass extinctions correlated with movements thru galactic plane

2008-05-03 Thread Mr EMan
Periodicity for mass extinctions correlated with movements thru galactic plane. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080502092145.htm The Sun's Movement Through Milky Way Regularly Sends Comets Hurtling, Coinciding With Mass Life Extinctions ScienceDaily (May 2, 2008) — The sun's

Re: [meteorite-list] Extra-solar material?

2008-05-03 Thread Norbert Classen
Hi Mark, The nano diamonds in Allende CAI's are considered to be samples of extra-solar origin; at least they show isotopic values that don't match with any of the other values measured for materials of our solar system (including meteorites). I believe there were studies of other (Antarctic)

Re: [meteorite-list] Extra-solar material?

2008-05-03 Thread AL Mitterling
Hi Mark and all, As Norbert pointed out, only small microscopic inclusions have been found that probably contain extra solar material. No specimen that we have ever found is uniquely from another solar system. There are a number of reasons for this. First any material would have to travel

[meteorite-list] test

2008-05-03 Thread Tim Heitz
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Re: [meteorite-list] Extra-solar material?

2008-05-03 Thread Chris Peterson
I recall an analysis that predicted the rate we might encounter extrasolar material, and it was high enough to suggest that the Earth has actually crossed paths with such stuff. But statistically, the velocity of extrasolar material is likely to be very high- well above the solar escape

[meteorite-list] Greensburg Kansas Anniversary

2008-05-03 Thread Dave Carothers
Ladies and Gentlemen, Lest we forget that one year ago, a tornado ripped through Greensburg, Kansas, destroying most of it. Many of the members of this list contributed and worked the effort to donate to the reconstruction of the town. For those who might be interested, the Discovery

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on?? Nothing!!! It's DEAD!!! JOKE

2008-05-03 Thread MeteorHntr
Michael, You know what? I have a problem with you having a problem with me having a problem with Paul having a problem with others saying there is a problem, because I EXPRESSLY stated my last post that I had NO problem with Paul having a problem with others saying there is a problem.

Re: [meteorite-list] Extra-solar material?

2008-05-03 Thread Matthias Bärmann
Hi Norbert, list , - isn't presolar extrasolar too, in a certain sense? See f.e.: http://www.psrd.hawaii.edu/Dec02/TagishLake.html Best, Matthias - Original Message - From: Norbert Classen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mark Crawford' [EMAIL PROTECTED]; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Extra-solar material?

2008-05-03 Thread Michael L Blood
Hi all, I have never been strong on the scientific side of meteoritics. However, would such material entering the earth's atmosphere at ultra super speeds POSSIBLY be responsible the Tunguska Event, where evidence was blown to smithereens? Best wishes, Michael on 5/3/08 6:02 AM,

Re: [meteorite-list] Extra-solar material?

2008-05-03 Thread Mark Crawford
There's a PDF of the full paper linked from the abstract. If the results are correct (it's 12 years old, I don't know if the findings have been challenged since) then we would seem to have a steady stream of interstellar particles from at least 2 discrete extra-solar sources. I wonder if

[meteorite-list] AD - Macro/Micro Break-Off Sale

2008-05-03 Thread Mike Bandli
I have a few pieces that have broken off collection pieces. No sense in throwing them out when you can make a few bucks! Here is what I have available: ALHA 76009 Antarctic Meteorite .396 gr. Flat fragment 12x10x3mm GREAT surface-to-weight ratio $39 ALHA 76009 .090 gr. Bag of fragments. Largest

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - Macro/Micro Break-Off Sale

2008-05-03 Thread Mike Bandli
Everything is SOLD. Thanks! Mike B.   -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Bandli Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 11:32 AM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] AD - Macro/Micro Break-Off Sale I have a few

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on?? Nothing!!! It's DEAD!!! JOKE

2008-05-03 Thread Don Rawlings
Is this waste of bandwidth and clutter in my mail box ever going to end? Don --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Michael, You know what? I have a problem with you having a problem with me having a problem with Paul having a problem with others saying there is a problem, because I

Re: [meteorite-list] Extra-solar material?

2008-05-03 Thread Adam Hupe
Good Candidate for Extra-Solar: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=220231005786 I think this guy might be off his meds again. Take Care, Adam __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on?? Nothing!!! It'sDEAD!!! JOKE

2008-05-03 Thread Sterling K. Webb
Don, Probably not. Sterling - - Original Message - From: Don Rawlings [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on?? Nothing!!! It'sDEAD!!! JOKE

Re: [meteorite-list] Extra-solar material?

2008-05-03 Thread Sterling K. Webb
Hi All, The AMOR radars that are used to detect meteoroids at altitude all find a few percent of them have velocities too high to have originated in our solar system's gravitational family. The fast particles have a preferred origin, from which more than a quarter of them originate, a patch

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on?? Nothing!!! It's DEAD!!! JOKE

2008-05-03 Thread Michael L Blood
NO! And if you keep complaining, we are all going to Come over to your house, tie you up and tickle you! Michael on 5/3/08 11:45 AM, Don Rawlings at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is this waste of bandwidth and clutter in my mail box ever going to end? Don --- [EMAIL

Re: [meteorite-list] Greensburg Kansas Anniversary

2008-05-03 Thread MeteorHntr
Hello Dave and All, Thanks for the post. As many of you know, my house in Greensburg was destroyed by the tornado one year ago tomorrow. Well, technically, it wasn't totally destroyed then, but by the time the city came along and bulldozed it without my permission it was then totally

[meteorite-list] Petrological microscope

2008-05-03 Thread Dave Harris
well! I have been loaned a fantastic Swift petrological microscope and about 100 terrestrial t/s (but only one meteorites NWA 869)! It is one heckkuva piece and I foresee a huge learning curve any good and informative 101s out there in web world I can go to? ta dave IMCA #0092

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite survival

2008-05-03 Thread ensoramanda
Hi Jeff/All, Thanks to those who replied to my question about survival of Chondrites in wet climates. The Pultusk, found in 2006 after more than a century in a wet climate, is an excellent example Jeff. Great pieces Marcin. I suppose that means that larger pieces of Barwell may still be

[meteorite-list] Searching for meteorites in Antartica

2008-05-03 Thread Walter Branch
Hello Everyone, A meteorite collector on another forum discovered this. He is not a member of this list so credit goes to him. Here is a video of Dr. Monika Kress discussing searching for meteorites in Antarctica as part of ANSMET. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHcCLWZuJbc BTW, in case

Re: [meteorite-list] Greensburg Kansas Anniversary

2008-05-03 Thread Dave Carothers
Steve, Thank you very much for taking the time to provide such a deeply personal, heart-felt, and insightful reply. I went through a wide range of emotions while reading your post. On one extreme, feeling happy and proud for the people staying to rebuild Greensburg and on the other end of

[meteorite-list] Ebay auctions ending tomorrow AD

2008-05-03 Thread PolandMET
Hello List I have several new ebay autions ending tomorrow and some that just started, LL3.1, beautifull unclassified CV3, oriented NWA chondrite, Pultusk samples, Pultusk medal and more. All start from 1 cent/1 euro http://stores.ebay.com/PolandMET-Store -[ MARCIN CIMALA ]-[

[meteorite-list] Greensburg Kansas

2008-05-03 Thread Michael Farmer
Think about this one, One days money pissed away in Iraq would rebuild every building/home/landscaping/ everything else imaginable in Greensburg Kansas. One day, hell, likely a few hours of that money, spent every minute of every day for the last 5 years. Makes you sick doesnt it? And if it

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on?? Nothing!!! It's DEAD!!! JOKE

2008-05-03 Thread Don Rawlings
Want a real joke? Watch the self promotion on cash and treasures. Or wear tye-dyed every day of your life. Don --- Michael L Blood [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: NO! And if you keep complaining, we are all going to Come over to your house, tie you up and tickle you! Michael

Re: [meteorite-list] Greensburg Kansas Anniversary

2008-05-03 Thread MeteorHntr
Dave, Thanks for the comments. I think what makes this extra tough is that there is no real right way to rebuild. Mike mentioned the money being spent in the war in Iraq, and how it could rebuild Greensburg in a few minutes. His comment is true as a political statement. However, some

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on?? Nothing!!! It's DEAD!!! JOKE

2008-05-03 Thread Michael L Blood
Aw, Don, Now you're just being mean and nasty. You're Better than that! Michael on 5/3/08 3:40 PM, Don Rawlings at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Want a real joke? Watch the self promotion on cash and treasures. Or wear tye-dyed every day of your life. Don --- Michael L

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Friends

2008-05-03 Thread Michael L Blood
Hi Folks, We have 3 new Friends up: Mark Crawford Paul Swartz Sean Murray All can be seen at the picture/name site: http://www.michaelbloodmeteorites.com/MeteoriteFriends.html Mark and Sean have also registered on the more informative site:

[meteorite-list] AD:Rare Meteorite Stamp Extravaganza on EBay Ending

2008-05-03 Thread Don Merchant
Hi List. I have 2 sets of my Rare Meteorite Stamp Extravaganza's on EBay. 1 set is an auction for bidding that ends in about 24 hours. The other is a Buy it Now for those collectors who hate to wait or for a bidder on my first auction who gets outbid and wants it now as well. Below you can

Re: [meteorite-list] What the heck is going on?? Nothing!!! It's DEAD!!! JOKE

2008-05-03 Thread Ruben Garcia
Hi all, Isn't it ironic that the point of my original post entitled What the heck is going on?? was that sane, rational, intelligent, list members not argue with each other. We're right back where we started from!! Ruben Garcia Phoenix, Arizona http://www.mr-meteorite.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Petrological microscope

2008-05-03 Thread STARSANDSCOPES
My favorite site is the Nikon http://www.microscopyu.com/tutorials/java/polarized/crystal/index.htmlYou can read for hours. This link is to the cross polarized light section but you can click on the links to the left to go to any techniques. Watch out! Once you get hooked, you will

[meteorite-list] Thanks for over 100,000 views on youtube!!!

2008-05-03 Thread Ruben Garcia
Hi all, I just wanted to thank everyone for watching my videos!! Also special thanks to Jim and Paul at www.meteorite-times.com for allowing me to film these fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants videos for them over the last year. In just over 10 months I've received over 100,000 views and (almost as many

[meteorite-list] AD: 464.3g ODESSA End Cut Plus More

2008-05-03 Thread Eric Wichman
Hi All, Having a special sale this Sunday night (Bidding Ends 8:35pm PST) on one very nice 464.3 gram Odessa End Cut. Starting bid only .64/g. This auction is for 1 Day Only! Very nice piece with HUGE scoops and very nice regmaglypts. It's been sliced and sanded, ready for final polish and