Re: [meteorite-list] A New Question

2008-05-13 Thread mexicodoug
BM3 wrote: "Sale of any scientific material is a big no. no." "years of schooling you are not qualified to touch, handle or study a meteorite. " Editorial Dear Bill, Sure: Let me respond with a flurry of opinion that has not been peer-reviewed... What some think of individuals without Academic

[meteorite-list] Monthly Favourite - May 2008

2008-05-13 Thread Jeff Kuyken
http://www.meteorites.com.au/favourite/may2008.html Cheers, Jeff __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] A New Question

2008-05-13 Thread Bill Mason
Dear Doug, I suspect that the academic community like the SVP ( Society of Vertebrate Paleontology) honestly believes that if you don't have a PhD and 12 years of schooling you are not qualified to touch, handle or study a meteorite. The nature of public intuitions from which they hale is gov

[meteorite-list] My apologies to my recent trading partners!

2008-05-13 Thread Michael Gilmer
Hi folks! I wanted to give the group an update about why I have fallen silent lately. I made a call for micromounts of rare falls and many of you kindly responded with some nice offers that I took advantage of. I sent payment and I received all of the micros I was promised - this includes Maria

[meteorite-list] Caltech Helps Open the Universe in 'WorldWide Telescope'

2008-05-13 Thread Ron Baalke
Caltech News Release For Immediate Release May 13, 2008 Caltech Helps Open the Universe in "WorldWide Telescope" PASADENA, Calif.-- Panoramic images of the sky obtained at Palomar Observatory and by the Two Micron All Sky Survey (2MASS), plus pointed observations from the Spitzer Space Telesco

[meteorite-list] Mars Exploration Rover Update - May 1-7, 2008

2008-05-13 Thread Ron Baalke
http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status.html#opportunity OPPORTUNITY UPDATE: Opportunity Gearing Up for Attempt to Move Robotic Arm - sol 1511-1517, May 01-07, 2008: After completing a battery of diagnostic tests, engineers planned to attempt to move Opportunity's shoulder azimuth joint,

[meteorite-list] NASA Phoenix Mission Ready for Mars Landing

2008-05-13 Thread Ron Baalke
May 13, 2008 Dwayne Brown Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1726 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Guy Webster Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. 818-354-6278 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sara Hammond University of Arizona, Tucson 520-626-1974 [EMAIL PROTECTED] RELEASE: 08-122 NASA PHOENIX MISSION READY

Re: [meteorite-list] A New Question

2008-05-13 Thread Mike Bandli
David, Here is a great post made by Frank P. in 2002 regarding the topic: http://www.mail-archive.com/meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com/msg05261.html Cheers, Mike Bandli -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > "Does anyone know What is the reasoning

Re: [meteorite-list] A New Question

2008-05-13 Thread mexicodoug
"Does anyone know What is the reasoning behind the ban?" Hi David, There is no "ban". Interested collectors from many nations have been obviously stocking up collections for years with Antarctic meteorites. Anyone (including commercial tour operators) can put together a scientific plan for

[meteorite-list] A New Question

2008-05-13 Thread David & Kitt Deyarmin
Does anyone know What is the reasoning behind the ban? --- A specific pre-treaty date is unclear. Some of the material that was released into the market and that are considered 'pre-treaty': Adelie Land ALHA 76001 ALHA 76003

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - BRAND NEW Shocked Achondrite!

2008-05-13 Thread Adam Hupe
Mr Farmer, I thought we had an agreement not to comment on each others advertisements. You have broken this promise after a few years releasing me from my promise to keep my mouth shut about past indiscretions on your part. It is no secret that I am not a big fan of recent falls of questionabl

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - BRAND NEW Shocked Achondrite!

2008-05-13 Thread Michael Farmer
Adam, if every piece of your NWA 5000 is selling for much less than it's appraised value, then perhaps the appraiser needs to be educated in real value. Meteorite falls are skyrocketing in value as they should, regaining their superior value over hot desert finds (which anyone with any sense would

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 13, 2008

2008-05-13 Thread Mike Bandli
As far as I know, samples are already under classification in China. Only about ~60 some grams was available via Farmer. He may have more info. Mike B. -- Original message -- From: Moni Waiblinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Good Morning All, > > thanks for the ima

[meteorite-list] AD: Irons and Chondrites Plus Auction Deals

2008-05-13 Thread Eric Wichman
Hi All, I've listed some nice meteorites, irons and chondrites and will be adding more this week. http://www.meteoritesusa.com/meteorites-for-sale/ $5 Flat Rate Shipping to anywhere in the USA. As an added incentive, I'll be giving everyone who places an order above $100 USD Free USPS Priori

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 13, 2008

2008-05-13 Thread Moni Waiblinger
Good Morning All, thanks for the image first of all! Mike, I thought it was a large piece of a meteorite until I read the 8.9gram fragment. Always good to have a cm cube along with it. Of course you know that, being quite a collector! Did you go to China yourself? It is a pretty interesting sp

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 13, 2008

2008-05-13 Thread mexicodoug
Thanks Mike & Michael, Good job on the picture of the matrix of the new fall near Zunhua City! Until trying to photograph a mostly gray matrix recently, I never realized how difficult it was. This image really give an appreciation for the texture, composition as well as an appreciation for t

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - May 13, 2008

2008-05-13 Thread Michael Johnson
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[meteorite-list] Ad Abee Bassikounou Estherville LA001

2008-05-13 Thread Roman
It's been a while since I posted to the list, but I'm still here in Canada. Here are a few meteorites I would like to sell. Let's make a deal. Abee (EH4) 36.9g (NEMS) Bassikounou (H5) 297.3g (D.Bessey) Estherville (MES) 1288g with lots of crust (F.Puskas) LA 001 (SNC) 0.972g (M.Blood) http://www

[meteorite-list] Scientist: Bright light over N.M. was a meteor

2008-05-13 Thread Mike Groetz
Pretty decent video included with this article. Mike http://kob.com/article/stories/S442240.shtml?cat=520 KOB.com Posted at: 05/12/2008 06:39:23 PM Updated at: 05/12/2008 09:24:03 PM By: Valerie Castro KOB-TV, and Joshua Panas KOB-TV Scientist: Bright light over N.M. was a meteor It t