Re: [meteorite-list] Comet condrules

2008-09-19 Thread Steve Dunklee
Duh! when the sun first ignited the shock waves probably ejected some of the comets from near the sun to the outer reaches of the system. as well as stripping the inner planets of their lighter elements. Einstiens equation for the measure of doppler shift of the sun is dependant on the mass

[meteorite-list] help identifying please

2008-09-19 Thread jim_brady611
looks quite similar to NWA 869 to my eye.L4-6 I believe http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZemeraldisleminerals __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Comet condrules

2008-09-19 Thread lebofsky
Hi all: In the most accepted models, the objects in the Oort Cloud did orginate much closer to the Sun (between Jupiter and Saturn?). However, as Jupiter migrated in and Saturn out things got thrown all over the place amd a lot of stuff ended up in the Oort Cloud. Larry On Thu, September 18,

[meteorite-list] CHASSIGNITE - No Reserve / IM CHAIT AUCTION THIS SUNDAY

2008-09-19 Thread Darryl Pitt
With gratitude to Adam Hupe's for his plug of the IM CHAIT auction taking place this Sunday. Meteorites commence with lot 216 LOT 229 / CHASSIGNITE - NWA 2737 / small complete slice...and cheap!! LOT 226 / CK-ANOM - Ningqiang / fragment with crust of the most exotic Chinese meteorite

[meteorite-list] BAD LINK? / CHASSIGNITE - No Reserve / IM CHAIT AUCTION THIS SUNDAY

2008-09-19 Thread Darryl Pitt
Hi there! I've received a couple of emails which have indicated that the link provided below is not working. I regret the inconvenience. Should you be experiencing difficulty, please go to: http://www.chait.com ---Then click on the Natural History catalog ---Then click the link for

[meteorite-list] IM CHAIT AUCTION THIS SUNDAY

2008-09-19 Thread bernd . pauli
Then click the link for LOTS 200-250 at the top of the page .. then click the link for lots 201-250 Sorry! I couldn't resist. A teacher's blood still running in my veins :-)) But: I know that there are several list members who also love and collect crystals and minerals. Have a look at

[meteorite-list] Ziz Meteorite Photographs - Link

2008-09-19 Thread Jason Utas
Hello All, In light of the new iron being found, and it's supposed similarity to Ziz, I've taken the liberty of shooting some of the Ziz irons. All of the photos are available in large sizes, with the best resolution I could give. They're available at the following link:

Re: [meteorite-list] Ziz Meteorite Photographs - Link

2008-09-19 Thread bernd . pauli
Hello Operation Clean Sweep and List, In any case - enjoy Thank you for sharing them, ...that's what I did! I know they're not professional That's definitely an understatement! Geoff, your comment(s), please! Some of these pictures are extraordinary! I especially like this overview: 14 + 23 +

[meteorite-list] Mars Exploration Rovers Update - September 4-11, 2008

2008-09-19 Thread Ron Baalke
http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status.html SPIRIT UPDATE: Light Duty for Now - sol 1663-1668, September 05-11, 2008: Spirit continues to conserve solar power while performing light science activities during the Martian winter. During the past week, Spirit studied the atmosphere and

[meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: September 15-19, 2008

2008-09-19 Thread Ron Baalke
MARS ODYSSEY THEMIS IMAGES September 15-19, 2008 o Lava Channel (Released 15 September 2008) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20080915a o Buvinda Vallis (Released 16 September 2008) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20080916a o Tempe Terra (Released 17 September 2008)

[meteorite-list] AD - Looking to TRADE ZAG

2008-09-19 Thread David Kitt Deyarmin
I have about 700 grams of Zag slices available for sale at $3 per gram. These are some super nice slices and you can see them by clicking this: http://home.ec.rr.com/bobadebt/Rocks/FS%20Zag.htm I am also open to trades / partial trades with cash / etc for the following material -

[meteorite-list] Scientists Debate Planet Definition and Agree to Disagree

2008-09-19 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.psi.edu/press/archive/20080919planetdebate/ Scientists Debate Planet Definition and Agree to Disagree Planetary Science Institute Press Release September 19, 2008 - Two years ago the International Astronomical Union (IAU) elected to define the term planet, restricting it to the

[meteorite-list] Scientists hope to land spacecraft on asteroid

2008-09-19 Thread Darren Garrison
http://news.scotsman.com/uk/Scientists-hope-to-land-spacecraft.4511699.jp Scientists hope to land spacecraft on asteroid Published Date: 20 September 2008 By Jenny Haworth EUROPEAN scientists are hoping to land a spacecraft on an asteroid to help research into the origins of Earth. Known as Marco

[meteorite-list] AD : FOR SALE - MAPS Journal April 2008

2008-09-19 Thread Michael Gilmer
Hi folks! I am offering for sale the following item (trying to recover financially from the evacuation expenses of hurricane Gustav) : 1) MAPS Journal - Meteoritics and Planetary Science, the official publication of the Meteoritical Society. Volume 43, Number 4, April 2008. - Mint condition,

Re: [meteorite-list] the denver show (PHOTOS!)

2008-09-19 Thread Bob Loeffler
Hi Doug, Yes, I think that was Matt Morgan's big Johnstown in one of the showcases. Speaking of which... We now have photos posted on the COMETS website! Photos were taken by Ron Pearson and are of the Friday night auction, Saturday night dinner and the COMETS two showcases at the main Denver