[meteorite-list] Location of the Lorton Meteorite Fall
Hello Listers, Here is a link to the exact location where the Lorton Meteorite was recoverd at. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=ensource=hpie=UTF8q=Dr.+Frank+Ciampi+lortonfb=1gl=ushq=Dr.+Frank+Ciampihnear=lortonview=mapcid=2755363001104643764iwloc=Aved=0CBgQpQYsa=Xei=4VlZS9v1LIiEzASknJSBCA I did a google map directions search and I am only 244 mi from Lorton. Thats a 4 hour drive with no traffic I need to talk to friends with cars or something. Shawn Alan __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Ad:Buzzard Coulee with Canadian Export Permit
Hi all, I already purchased one of Mark's Buzzard Coulee stones a while ago which is now on it's way after receiving clearance this week. I highly recommend taking a look at what Mark has as there are some really nice pieces and I don't expect they will last very long. Cheers, Jeff - Original Message - From: Mark Murphy markmur...@cablerocket.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 5:20 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Ad:Buzzard Coulee with Canadian Export Permit Hello List, I really enjoy all your posts. Can't wait to meet,talk and trade with many of you in Tucson. I have just received 15 approved Buzzard Coulee Canadian Export Permits from 15 export applications. Not bad and just in time for the Tucson Show. I submitted a separate application for each meteorite so that every stone will come with its original Canadian Export Permit and not a copy. I've listed one of them a nice 4.3 gram crusted individual on ebay. It's starting at .99 cents and if your going to be at the Tucson Show between Jan 29-Feb 15 free hand delivered shipping could be arranged. Sorry for not providing the ebay auction link but for some unknown reason to me every time I attach the link my message wont post on the list. Not hard to find though it's the only Buzzard Coulee on ebay as of current. Many Thanks, Mark Murphy IMCA# 6216 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Recent Confirmed Falls
-- http://jensenmeteorites.com/New%20meteorites.htm Best regards, Matthias B. - Original Message - From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 4:49 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Recent Confirmed Falls Hi List! I am compiling a list of approved falls that have taken place since 2007. I can't help but think I am overlooking one or two. These are only official falls recognized by the Met Bulletin. Can anyone help me with missing falls or information below that is inaccurate? What ever happened to Zunhua? Didn't that become official? I can't find it in the bulletin. Best regards and thanks in advance, MikeG 2007 - Dim Dim (H3-5 chondrite) : Turkey Mahadevpur (H4/5 chondrite) : India (Hammer) Puerto LaPice (Eucrite) : Spain Chergach (H5 chondrite) : Mali Cali (H/L4 chondrite) : Columbia (Hammer) Bunburra Rockhole (Eucrite) : Australia Carancas (H4-5 chondrite) : Peru (Hammer and Crater Maker) 2008 - Santa Lucia 2008 (L6 chondrite) : Argentina Berduc (L6 chondrite) : Argentina Sulagiri (LL6 chondrite) : India Almahata Sitta (Ureilite) : Sudan Buzzard Coulee (H4 chondrite) : Canada Tamdakht (H5 chondrite) : Morocco 2009 - Maribo (CM2 carbonaceous chondrite) : Denmark Ash Creek (L6 chondrite) : Texas USA (Hammer) Whetstone Mountains (H5 chondrite) : Arizona USA Grimsby (H5 chondrite) : Canada (Hammer) 2010 - Lorton (type unknown) : Virginia USA (Hammer) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite Fall - Meteorite Smashes Through Roof!
Thanks, Eric for putting this page together! There was very little fanfare as this went( came) down. Now we know the rest of the story. Elton --- On Thu, 1/21/10, e...@meteoritesusa.com e...@meteoritesusa.com wrote: Here's my latest article (rather a conglomeration of information) ... ARTICLE: Lorton Meteorite Fall: http://www.meteoritesusa.com/meteorite-news/lorton-meteorite-fall/ Enjoy, Regards, Eric __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Recent Confirmed Falls
Hi Mike, Try here: If you go to Google, under, Zunhua Meteorite classification The top listing you will get is: [PDF] A Brief Document on Zunhua Meteorite http://www.google.com/url?sa=tsource=webct=rescd=1ved=0CAcQFjAAurl=htt p%3A%2F%2Fwww.fallingrocks.com%2FCollections%2Fpdfs%2FBrief_document_on_Zunh ua_meteorite.pdfrct=jq=Zunhua+Meteorite+classificationei=H5lZS5nwOIOysgOa qvWgAwusg=AFQjCNGOLtHzDLCL3KWUyceAf5iQKRXlZQ File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View http://www.google.com/url?url=http://docs.google.com/viewer%3Fa%3Dv%26q%3Dc ache:xGzhU20OyXQJ:www.fallingrocks.com/Collections/pdfs/Brief_document_on_Zu nhua_meteorite.pdf%2BZunhua%2BMeteorite%2Bclassification%26hl%3Den%26gl%3Dus %26sig%3DAHIEtbR-hcT_miS9yoz2KrdRjyEy519TUQrct=jei=H5lZS5nwOIOysgOaqvWgAw sa=Xoi=gviewresnum=1ct=otherved=0CAgQxQEwAAq=Zunhua+Meteorite+classific ationusg=AFQjCNG018lN69teEEjEyNgRor7z6vDnmw The classification is still in the progress as of today. Zunhua is just a provisional name for it. The meteorite laboratory of Beijing Planetarium is ... www.fallingrocks.com/.../pdfs/Brief_document_on_Zunhua_meteorite.pdf Best wishes, Michael On 1/21/10 7:49 PM, Michael Gilmer meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi List! I am compiling a list of approved falls that have taken place since 2007. I can't help but think I am overlooking one or two. These are only official falls recognized by the Met Bulletin. Can anyone help me with missing falls or information below that is inaccurate? What ever happened to Zunhua? Didn't that become official? I can't find it in the bulletin. Best regards and thanks in advance, MikeG __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite
Shawn: Do they rent cars in New York? Amtrack probably runs between NYC and Washington DC if you are anywhere close. Greyhound Bus could be an option. If I was as close as you I would even consider hitch hiking. Good Luck. Jake --- On Fri, 1/22/10, Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Shawn Alan photoph...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Friday, January 22, 2010, 7:48 AM Hello List I saw this video on youtube and the Lorton Meteorite is the 4th Meteorite to fall in VA in the past 100 hundred years. The main mass so far is 308g and it has been noted that its a Chondrite meteorite. I wish I had a car because I live in NYC if I did I would be out in Lorton in a hot minute looking around for other pieces from the Lorton meteorite with the experts. Here is the link to the video I saw on youtube. Have fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wejD6FeDmoU Shawn Alan __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Looking for a White Goldmaster metal detector for sale
Dear List, I know someone who is looking for a White Goldmaster metal detector for sale. If you have one and wish to sell it please contact me off list with details. Thank you, Paul __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting with NOVA ScienceNOW and Neil Degrasse Tyson!
Hi List, I just uploaded a few pictures for all you fans of NOVA. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/apps/photos/ Laurence Garvie (ASU), Steve Desch (ASU) and Myself spent the day filming/hunting with Neil Degrasse Tyson and NOVA ScienceNOW. Laurence was on hand to talk about meteorite classification. I was of course the meteorite hunter/guide and Steve talked about where and how meteorites were formed. Don't hold your breath though, the show will air won' air till the fall. However, it should be fun to watch as Neil is really good at having fun while the camera's roll. The day was cold and windy but at least we didn't get rained out! -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting with NOVA ScienceNOW and Neil Degrasse Tyson!
Oops! I meant to say the show won't air till fall.. On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 10:19 AM, Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi List, I just uploaded a few pictures for all you fans of NOVA. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/apps/photos/ Laurence Garvie (ASU), Steve Desch (ASU) and Myself spent the day filming/hunting with Neil Degrasse Tyson and NOVA ScienceNOW. Laurence was on hand to talk about meteorite classification. I was of course the meteorite hunter/guide and Steve talked about where and how meteorites were formed. Don't hold your breath though, the show will air won' air till the fall. However, it should be fun to watch as Neil is really good at having fun while the camera's roll. The day was cold and windy but at least we didn't get rained out! -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting with NOVA ScienceNOW and Neil Degrasse Tyson!
Congrats Ruben, on the film location shoot and the fall broadcast on NOVA Science/Now. Now that channel I do get and NSN is one of my few favorite shows that I make time to sit down and watch with my 'ohana. gary On Jan 22, 2010, at 7:19 AM, Ruben Garcia wrote: Hi List, I just uploaded a few pictures for all you fans of NOVA. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/apps/photos/ Laurence Garvie (ASU), Steve Desch (ASU) and Myself spent the day filming/hunting with Neil Degrasse Tyson and NOVA ScienceNOW. Laurence was on hand to talk about meteorite classification. I was of course the meteorite hunter/guide and Steve talked about where and how meteorites were formed. Don't hold your breath though, the show will air won' air till the fall. However, it should be fun to watch as Neil is really good at having fun while the camera's roll. The day was cold and windy but at least we didn't get rained out! -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list Gary Fujihara Big Kahuna Meteorites (IMCA#1693) 105 Puhili Place, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 http://bigkahuna-meteorites.com/ http://shop.ebay.com/fujmon/m.html (808) 640-9161 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD-Aussie eucrites, fall stones, ebay auctions
Aloha mai kakou, Aloha Friday means big savings on newly arrived baby Australian eucrites, fall stones and ebay auctions. BABY CAMELS AND MILLIES I have an assortment of very high quality 1-10g Camel Donga and 3-14g Millbillillie meteorites available at below market prices. Contact me now while selection is wide and before I list on fleabay. Anyone who has seen or purchased my Aussie eucrites before will know I only sell top shelf material, and this batch is even better than the last. FALL STONES With Tucson coming up, I am releasing some duplicate specimens that will fill any puka in your collections quite nicely. They can be seen on my (still under construction) Big Kahuna Meteorites website: http://bigkahuna-meteorites.com EBAY AUCTIONS The Big Kahuna has an auction ending TOMORROW Saturday, January 23, starting at 9:18 am Pacific / 12:18 pm Eastern / 5:18 pm London / 7:18 pm Helsinki / 1:18 am Singapore - offered: Allende CV3.2 1.53, 5.02, 8.58g frags, ind slices - Da Bestest! Murchison CM2 0.12, 0.23g crusted frags in case from $14.99 SaU 290 CH3 2.55g Very Rare type, usually $100/g, now $99.99 Park Forest L5 0.15g, 1.31g Dual lithology slices from $8.50 Vigarano CV3 0.49g type specimen for CV clan, starting @ $124.99 Bassikounou H5 10.22g 99% FC Another awesome Bassi @ $19.99 Chergach H5 9.56g 99% FC Fresh! Last one in stock for $19.99 Gao H5 19.05g Oriented quarter stone - gotta see this piece! Camel Donga Euc 8.44g Awesome flowlines on glossy FC $99.99 Glorieta Mtn 4.62g Siderite These baby Glorietas are rare $44.99 ... and much more, like some cool pendant vials (which make perfect Valentines gifts) filled with Murchison (0.06, 0.15, 0.3g) and Park Forest frags, NWA x Pal, Henbury, Tatahouine, and many quality unclassified and NWA 869 stones (including an oriented shield with frothy back!), a set of 12 new Micro Membraneboxes, a limited edition Apollo 11 - 40th Anniversary embroidered patch and sticker combo, and yet another Galileoscope. http://shop.ebay.com/fujmon/m.html Remember that you can count on the Big Kahuna to provide you with the highest quality authentic meteorites at the lowest prices on earth. Hope to see you in Tucson! Gary Fujihara Big Kahuna Meteorites (IMCA#1693) 105 Puhili Place, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 http://bigkahuna-meteorites.com/ http://shop.ebay.com/fujmon/m.html (808) 640-9161 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Lorton Fall - Petrologic type?
Hi List, Anyone care to take a guess as to what type Lorton will be classified as? Is there any early word? Best regards and happy huntings, MikeG __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Almahata Sitta
Hello list members, Siegfired Haberer has been trying to post to the List, but unsuccesfully, so he has asked me to forward this (below) to you. Any questions, please let me know And see you (almost) all in Tucson in just a few days. Anne M. Black _http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/) _impact...@aol.com_ (mailto:impact...@aol.com) Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _http://www.imca.cc/_ (http://www.imca.cc/) Dear List members, Much to my regret I learned yesterday that three Europeans have been arrested in Sudan because of being in possession of Almahata Sitta meteorites. Since two weeks they are in a Sudanese jail and the outcome of this matter is uncertain. In this connection several meteorite collectors asked me about the status of my Almahata Sitta specimens. Therefore, I want to let you know that all of the Almahata Sitta meteorites I have and offer for sale were exported with an official export license. Who wants to see this license can have a look at it in Anne Black's show room in Tucson (IMPACTIKA, Hotel Tucson City Center, Room 230). With best collector's regards Siegfried Haberer __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Roosevelt County 084?
Greetings all, I'm looking to acquire a piece of Roosevelt County 084, if anyone has a piece available for sale/trade. I'd appreciate if anyone could point me in the right direction to locate a piece, since it's an obscure one that not too many people are interested in. RC 089 is more common, but I'm not interested in that one at the moment. Thanks, --Noah __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Fall - Petrologic type?
The WUSA9 video where they took it to SI says it's a chondrite... Elizabeth Galactic Stone Ironworks wrote: Hi List, Anyone care to take a guess as to what type Lorton will be classified as? Is there any early word? Best regards and happy huntings, MikeG __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Recent Falls page completed
Hi List, As a supplement to Mike Jensen's authoritative Recent Meteorite Falls from around the world page (which we are all familiar with and grateful for), I have put together a quick-reference list of all recognized falls since 2000. (21st Century Falls) This list contains only approved falls and it contains - the date, name, type, country, and whether or not the fall is considered a hammer. So it's mainly an at a glance type of reference, and is not meant to replace or compete with Mike Jensen's more complete work which contains photos, news story links, maps, and probable falls. I am going to keep this updated as new information or corrections become available. Here is a link to the page - http://www.galactic-stone.com/pages/falls Anyone who wants to repost, reprint, or reuse this list, please feel free to do so. I only ask that you link back to me if you are posting this somewhere on the internet. Best regards and happy huntings! MikeG PS - I have another Haiti benefit auction running with 100% of the proceeds to going charity. This time the charity is Doctors Without Borders. It's still sitting at .99 cents, so please bid generously. The winning bidder will also receive a grab-bag of rare micromounts and other interesting specimens - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290394119242 PSS - thanks to a generous List Member, the last Haiti auction raised $81. :) Thanks! __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite Fall
Hi List, Here's some more info on the Lorton meteorite fall. I've compiled a good bit of information available on the web about our newest meteorite fall in the USA. If you guys would like more infomation bookmark this page as I'll be adding news and updates as more data becomes available. http://www.meteoritesusa.com/meteorite-news/lorton-meteorite-fall/ Enjoy... Regards, Eric Wichman Meteorites USA www.meteoritesusa.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Almlahata Sitta from Bernd
Posting for Bernd, .. and while we are at it, I am almost sure that some of us have overlooked Anne's former post about Almahata Sitta - the one in which she mentions that extremely important and highly interesting abstract. A must read! Anne kindly wrote: It has been classified as a ureilite, but there is much more to it than that, the study continues, now it is being called extraordinary by the experts and compared to Kaidun! Just take a look at the Abstract: http://www.impactika.com/ASitta.pdf --- Best wishes, Bernd __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Fall - Petrologic type?
The Smithsonian thinks it's an LL6 or L6 Greg S. Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:48:16 -0500 From: meteoritem...@gmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Lorton Fall - Petrologic type? Hi List, Anyone care to take a guess as to what type Lorton will be classified as? Is there any early word? Best regards and happy huntings, MikeG __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Almahata Sitta
On Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:51:06 EST, you wrote: Much to my regret I learned yesterday that three Europeans have been arrested in Sudan because of being in possession of Almahata Sitta meteorites. Since two weeks they are in a Sudanese jail and the outcome of this matter is uncertain. This article implies that Sudan might be playing politics over this, with the meteorites (and the collectors) just an excuse: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/01/20/2796743.htm __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite Fall
P.S. If you find any information about the Lorton meteorite that's not listed in the article, let me know and I'll post it. Video, photos, audio, links, articles, anything... Send them over. Especially verification of the type and official classification. Regards, Eric On 1/22/2010 11:48 AM, Meteorites USA wrote: Hi List, Here's some more info on the Lorton meteorite fall. I've compiled a good bit of information available on the web about our newest meteorite fall in the USA. If you guys would like more infomation bookmark this page as I'll be adding news and updates as more data becomes available. http://www.meteoritesusa.com/meteorite-news/lorton-meteorite-fall/ Enjoy... Regards, Eric Wichman Meteorites USA www.meteoritesusa.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting with NOVA ScienceNOW and NeilDegrasse Tyson!
Good stuff Ruben. He's always a blast, in his books or on film... Dave www.fallingrocks.com -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Ruben Garcia Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 12:20 PM To: Meteorite List Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Hunting with NOVA ScienceNOW and NeilDegrasse Tyson! Hi List, I just uploaded a few pictures for all you fans of NOVA. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/apps/photos/ Laurence Garvie (ASU), Steve Desch (ASU) and Myself spent the day filming/hunting with Neil Degrasse Tyson and NOVA ScienceNOW. Laurence was on hand to talk about meteorite classification. I was of course the meteorite hunter/guide and Steve talked about where and how meteorites were formed. Don't hold your breath though, the show will air won' air till the fall. However, it should be fun to watch as Neil is really good at having fun while the camera's roll. The day was cold and windy but at least we didn't get rained out! -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite Fall
List: Here's a link to a Washington Post article. Greg S. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2010/01/22/DI2010012201975.html Here's Cari's answer to one of the questions South Hadley, Mass.: Is the meteorite an ordinary chondrite? Cari Corrigan: Yes, this meteorite is an ordinary chondrite. We are conducting analyses on it to determine its exact classification, but we are guessing it is either an L6 or an LL6. Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:11:54 -0800 From: e...@meteoritesusa.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite Fall P.S. If you find any information about the Lorton meteorite that's not listed in the article, let me know and I'll post it. Video, photos, audio, links, articles, anything... Send them over. Especially verification of the type and official classification. Regards, Eric On 1/22/2010 11:48 AM, Meteorites USA wrote: Hi List, Here's some more info on the Lorton meteorite fall. I've compiled a good bit of information available on the web about our newest meteorite fall in the USA. If you guys would like more infomation bookmark this page as I'll be adding news and updates as more data becomes available. http://www.meteoritesusa.com/meteorite-news/lorton-meteorite-fall/ Enjoy... Regards, Eric Wichman Meteorites USA www.meteoritesusa.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/ __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite Fall
Hi Greg and List, If it's an L-type OC, then the odds favor L6. Since 2000, we have had seven L6 falls versus five LL6 falls. Best regards, MikeG On 1/22/10, Greg Stanley stanleygr...@hotmail.com wrote: List: Here's a link to a Washington Post article. Greg S. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2010/01/22/DI2010012201975.html Here's Cari's answer to one of the questions South Hadley, Mass.: Is the meteorite an ordinary chondrite? Cari Corrigan: Yes, this meteorite is an ordinary chondrite. We are conducting analyses on it to determine its exact classification, but we are guessing it is either an L6 or an LL6. Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:11:54 -0800 From: e...@meteoritesusa.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Meteorite Fall P.S. If you find any information about the Lorton meteorite that's not listed in the article, let me know and I'll post it. Video, photos, audio, links, articles, anything... Send them over. Especially verification of the type and official classification. Regards, Eric On 1/22/2010 11:48 AM, Meteorites USA wrote: Hi List, Here's some more info on the Lorton meteorite fall. I've compiled a good bit of information available on the web about our newest meteorite fall in the USA. If you guys would like more infomation bookmark this page as I'll be adding news and updates as more data becomes available. http://www.meteoritesusa.com/meteorite-news/lorton-meteorite-fall/ Enjoy... Regards, Eric Wichman Meteorites USA www.meteoritesusa.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/ __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Almahata Sitta
Hello Anne and Siegfried, I had heard about these arrests earlier. Lets hope for their speedy return to their families and homes. This is a very sad situation. It was almost one year ago we flew to Cairo to try and get visa's to enter Sudan and hunt for Almahata Sitta stones. Maybe it was a blessing that some of us Western countries are not allowed entry visa's due to political problems. I wish the three safe captivity and for a speedy and welcome return home! Best regards, Greg Greg Hupe The Hupe Collection NaturesVault (eBay) gmh...@htn.net www.LunarRock.com IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault - Original Message - From: impact...@aol.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; comet199...@hotmail.com Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 1:51 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Almahata Sitta Hello list members, Siegfired Haberer has been trying to post to the List, but unsuccesfully, so he has asked me to forward this (below) to you. Any questions, please let me know And see you (almost) all in Tucson in just a few days. Anne M. Black _http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/) _impact...@aol.com_ (mailto:impact...@aol.com) Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _http://www.imca.cc/_ (http://www.imca.cc/) Dear List members, Much to my regret I learned yesterday that three Europeans have been arrested in Sudan because of being in possession of Almahata Sitta meteorites. Since two weeks they are in a Sudanese jail and the outcome of this matter is uncertain. In this connection several meteorite collectors asked me about the status of my Almahata Sitta specimens. Therefore, I want to let you know that all of the Almahata Sitta meteorites I have and offer for sale were exported with an official export license. Who wants to see this license can have a look at it in Anne Black's show room in Tucson (IMPACTIKA, Hotel Tucson City Center, Room 230). With best collector's regards Siegfried Haberer __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Tucson show article w/ Mike Farmer
Here's a link to meteorite story that was just posted! http://cs.astronomy.com/asycs/blogs/astronomy/2010/01/22/falling-stars-a-preview-of-the-2010-tucson-gem-and-mineral-show.aspx __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey THEMIS Images: January 18-22, 2010
MARS ODYSSEY THEMIS IMAGES January 18-22, 2010 o Dark Slope Streaks (18 January 2010) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20100118a o Dunes (19 January 2010) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20100119a o Dark Slope Streaks (20 January 2010) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20100120a o Uzboi Vallis (21 January 2010) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20100121a o Arsia Mons Flows (22 January 2010) http://themis.asu.edu/zoom-20100122a All of the THEMIS images are archived here: http://themis.asu.edu/latest.html NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory manages the 2001 Mars Odyssey mission for NASA's Office of Space Science, Washington, D.C. The Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) was developed by Arizona State University, Tempe, in co.oration with Raytheon Santa Barbara Remote Sensing. The THEMIS investigation is led by Dr. Philip Christensen at Arizona State University. Lockheed Martin Astronautics, Denver, is the prime contractor for the Odyssey project, and developed and built the orbiter. Mission operations are conducted jointly from Lockheed Martin and from JPL, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Almlahata Sitta from Bernd
Hi Bernd, Twink, Larry, List, Yes, glad I got my slice from Seigfried.. really exciting material it turned out to be, never mind the story behind its discovery... and probably much more to come...it even contains amino acids. Here http://adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2009DPS41.0909C See you in Tucson, Graham, Nr Barwell, UK Larry Twink Monrad larrytwinkmon...@comcast.net wrote: Posting for Bernd, .. and while we are at it, I am almost sure that some of us have overlooked Anne's former post about Almahata Sitta - the one in which she mentions that extremely important and highly interesting abstract. A must read! Anne kindly wrote: It has been classified as a ureilite, but there is much more to it than that, the study continues, now it is being called extraordinary by the experts and compared to Kaidun! Just take a look at the Abstract: http://www.impactika.com/ASitta.pdf --- Best wishes, Bernd __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Almahata Sitta
Hi Greg, Anne, Siegfried, all, Does someone know the names of the 3 arrested ? I know quite many hunters from both Belgium and France. Hope my close friends were wise enough to refrain from travelling there... If someone has some info, I leave to your wisdom to decide to send it to the list or to me, off list. Thanks! Zelimir Greg Hupe gmh...@htn.net a écrit : Hello Anne and Siegfried, I had heard about these arrests earlier. Lets hope for their speedy return to their families and homes. This is a very sad situation. It was almost one year ago we flew to Cairo to try and get visa's to enter Sudan and hunt for Almahata Sitta stones. Maybe it was a blessing that some of us Western countries are not allowed entry visa's due to political problems. I wish the three safe captivity and for a speedy and welcome return home! Best regards, Greg Greg Hupe The Hupe Collection NaturesVault (eBay) gmh...@htn.net www.LunarRock.com IMCA 3163 Click here for my current eBay auctions: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault - Original Message - From: impact...@aol.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; comet199...@hotmail.com Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 1:51 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Almahata Sitta Hello list members, Siegfired Haberer has been trying to post to the List, but unsuccesfully, so he has asked me to forward this (below) to you. Any questions, please let me know And see you (almost) all in Tucson in just a few days. Anne M. Black _http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/) _impact...@aol.com_ (mailto:impact...@aol.com) Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _http://www.imca.cc/_ (http://www.imca.cc/) Dear List members, Much to my regret I learned yesterday that three Europeans have been arrested in Sudan because of being in possession of Almahata Sitta meteorites. Since two weeks they are in a Sudanese jail and the outcome of this matter is uncertain. In this connection several meteorite collectors asked me about the status of my Almahata Sitta specimens. Therefore, I want to let you know that all of the Almahata Sitta meteorites I have and offer for sale were exported with an official export license. Who wants to see this license can have a look at it in Anne Black's show room in Tucson (IMPACTIKA, Hotel Tucson City Center, Room 230). With best collector's regards Siegfried Haberer __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Book: ASPECTS OF ORIENTED METEORITES
Hi all, I have had multiple inquiries as to the date of the release Of ASPECTS OF ORIENTED METEORITES. I had sincerely Hoped I would have it completed and published in time to bring A hundred or so copies to this year's Tucson Show. However, it is now Clear that the publication date will not be until after the Show. Some may wonder Why is it taking so long (and some have Even publically criticized me for the time I have put in) - well, the Main reason is that literally hundreds of generous individuals Have sent me photos of oriented meteorites. Additionally I have contacted others regarding photos I had seen before and have Been granted permission for their use. (Of course, each photographer will be specifically identified regarding each image). HOWEVER, none of the photos were shot with black white In mind and a full color book would cost a small fortune. Unfortunately, most of the photos which may be excellent in color make for very poor Contrast in B W. (IE, a photo of a specimen with a deep blue Background may show in excellent contrast to the color but will result in a very poor image when color is removed, leaving very little contrast between the specimen and its now dark gray background. Therefore, I have spent hundreds of hours removing all background in most of the photos (a minority did translated well directly to B W). Of course, that is not nearly ALL the time I have been spending, As writing and rewriting has been required to make the text organized, Interesting, easy to integrate and maximally informative for both The beginning and the seasoned collector. I do not want this text to Simply be a few hundred really cool photos but lacking in clarifying What exactly are the visible aspects of oriented meteorites and to Understanding the profound degrees to which those aspects may vary. In addition to the above, a good many late arrival photos are of such striking imagery they really should not be left out and still continue to come in. Of course, I will have to cut off acceptance as the final days of publication are in process, but until the last moment, if a truly Demonstrative image is made available to me I do not feel I can Nor should I turn it down. I will be the first to admit that initially I had naively imagined knocking out this book in a matter of a few months. Well, the joke Was on me. On more than one occasion in my life I have allowed myself to be rushed to finish something and as a result it was less than it could have or should have been. Therefore, I would rather miss my self-imposed deadline of the 2010 Tucson Show by a several weeks than to settle for what I know is less than I could have done. Sincerely, Michael Blood __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Book: ASPECTS OF ORIENTED METEORITES
Hi Michael, I look forward to the book. Take your time - you can't rush a good job. :) Best regards and have fun at Tucson, MikeG On 1/22/10, Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net wrote: Hi all, I have had multiple inquiries as to the date of the release Of ASPECTS OF ORIENTED METEORITES. I had sincerely Hoped I would have it completed and published in time to bring A hundred or so copies to this year's Tucson Show. However, it is now Clear that the publication date will not be until after the Show. Some may wonder Why is it taking so long (and some have Even publically criticized me for the time I have put in) - well, the Main reason is that literally hundreds of generous individuals Have sent me photos of oriented meteorites. Additionally I have contacted others regarding photos I had seen before and have Been granted permission for their use. (Of course, each photographer will be specifically identified regarding each image). HOWEVER, none of the photos were shot with black white In mind and a full color book would cost a small fortune. Unfortunately, most of the photos which may be excellent in color make for very poor Contrast in B W. (IE, a photo of a specimen with a deep blue Background may show in excellent contrast to the color but will result in a very poor image when color is removed, leaving very little contrast between the specimen and its now dark gray background. Therefore, I have spent hundreds of hours removing all background in most of the photos (a minority did translated well directly to B W). Of course, that is not nearly ALL the time I have been spending, As writing and rewriting has been required to make the text organized, Interesting, easy to integrate and maximally informative for both The beginning and the seasoned collector. I do not want this text to Simply be a few hundred really cool photos but lacking in clarifying What exactly are the visible aspects of oriented meteorites and to Understanding the profound degrees to which those aspects may vary. In addition to the above, a good many late arrival photos are of such striking imagery they really should not be left out and still continue to come in. Of course, I will have to cut off acceptance as the final days of publication are in process, but until the last moment, if a truly Demonstrative image is made available to me I do not feel I can Nor should I turn it down. I will be the first to admit that initially I had naively imagined knocking out this book in a matter of a few months. Well, the joke Was on me. On more than one occasion in my life I have allowed myself to be rushed to finish something and as a result it was less than it could have or should have been. Therefore, I would rather miss my self-imposed deadline of the 2010 Tucson Show by a several weeks than to settle for what I know is less than I could have done. Sincerely, Michael Blood __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: NWA 859 Taza iron best oriented BULLET
Hello List, i have list on ebay a realy fantastic oriented Bullet of Taza iron with fat flowlines. I think one of the best collection pieces of the last years. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemItem=230427619205Category=3239_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2 and here all my other offers. http://stores.ebay.com/Mirko-Graul-Meteorite Best greetings to all, Mirko Mirko Graul Meteorite Quittenring.4 16321 Bernau GERMANY Phone: 0049-1724105015 E-Mail: m_gr...@yahoo.de WEB: www.meteorite-mirko.de Member of The Meteoritical Society (International Society for Meteoritics and Planetery Science) IMCA-Member: 2113 (International Meteorite Collectors Association) __ Do You Yahoo!? Sie sind Spam leid? Yahoo! Mail verfügt über einen herausragenden Schutz gegen Massenmails. http://mail.yahoo.com __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Lorton Update
Hey Guys, I just spent the last couple days in Lorton VA. No new meteorites have been recovered to my knowledge as of EOD today. There are still several hunting groups working the area and some of them are committed to staying for a while. Its a relatively easy area to hunt, densely populated with town homes and apartments with lots of parking lots, parks, common grounds and businesses. Numerous eye witness reports are suggesting multiple rocks on the ground, but until we get some video or find a second stone it will be difficult to define the boundaries of the strewnfield. I posted an update with some pics and a couple of maps. http://www.mikesastrophotos.com/comets/lorton-virginia-meteorite-update/ Thanks, Mike __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Update
Nice webpage, Mr Hankey. Great story and photos. I was wondering about one thing you said -- Personally I think I’m going to sit the rest of this one out. I can only handle one fireball at a time. Why would you leave an area where a meteorite was found to go back to Penn. to work on a fireball where nothing has been found all these long months? I would think you would want to work where there is a bigger chance of success. Good job on keeping us all informed. Gary Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:48:14 -0500 From: mike.han...@gmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Lorton Update Hey Guys, I just spent the last couple days in Lorton VA. No new meteorites have been recovered to my knowledge as of EOD today. There are still several hunting groups working the area and some of them are committed to staying for a while. Its a relatively easy area to hunt, densely populated with town homes and apartments with lots of parking lots, parks, common grounds and businesses. Numerous eye witness reports are suggesting multiple rocks on the ground, but until we get some video or find a second stone it will be difficult to define the boundaries of the strewnfield. I posted an update with some pics and a couple of maps. http://www.mikesastrophotos.com/comets/lorton-virginia-meteorite-update/ Thanks, Mike __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/ __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Tucson - Kitt Peak anyone?
So... there's a couple of us going up to Kitt Peak on Monday (Feb. 1), to check out the observatory and take part in their Nightly Observing Program. http://www.noao.edu/outreach/nop/info.html Last time I checked, there were still spots available, so if anyone else is interested, contact me and/or the visitor center right away. Linton - Original Message - From: Linton Rohr linton...@earthlink.net To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 4:12 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Kitt Peak anyone? Greetings listoids. I'm wanting to book myself for a night at Kitt Peak, through their Nightly Observing Program. I was observing the cosmos before I was collecting pieces of it. g Would anyone else be interested in joining me? I'm looking at Feb. 1, 2, or 3. You can read about it here... http://www.noao.edu/outreach/nop/ Linton __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Update
Gary, Thanks for the compliments. It was exciting to spend a few days in a new hot area especially one with such specific and accurate intel, but regardless of the hammer stone, meteorite hunting is really hard work and takes a lot of time. The current lack of video and other unknowns combined with the reality of a possibly 8 mile long strewnfield pointed in an unknown direction makes the odds of 'me' finding a meteorite in VA about the same as finding one in PA. (at least in my mind). More importantly the reward for Lorton can not compare with that of the PA meteor. Lorton has already been discovered, named and will soon be classified. PA is still a mystery. It could be an ordinary, but you never know it could be a pallasite or a lunar, martian or other. While finding a meteorite regardless of the fall is something that I want to do very badly (I'm still a meteorite hunting virgin), discovering a meteorite is something entirely different. Its hard to find a meteorite and a spectacular accomplishment but to discover a fall that has never been found before... that's a big deal. In the history of PA only 8 meteorites have ever been found. Finding this one would make you the ninth person in 200+ years. You would be in the company of 1200 odd people in the history of man kind. Most importantly I have a personal cosmic connection to the PA meteor as a result of my experience with the fall. Its not about finding a meteorite. Its a lot more complicated than that. I would trade a 1400 pounds of Brenham to find 10 grams of Paradise any day of the week. Thanks, Mike And if I'm going to work that hard on meteorite hunting (something that's not my full time profession) I don't want to waste the time and effort on a fall that means nothing to me. I have a personal connection to the PA meteor that is To answer your question about PA vs VA its hard to explain. I have a personal connection to the PA Meteor On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 12:29 AM, Gary Chase garych...@live.com wrote: Nice webpage, Mr Hankey. Great story and photos. I was wondering about one thing you said -- Personally I think I’m going to sit the rest of this one out. I can only handle one fireball at a time. Why would you leave an area where a meteorite was found to go back to Penn. to work on a fireball where nothing has been found all these long months? I would think you would want to work where there is a bigger chance of success. Good job on keeping us all informed. Gary Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:48:14 -0500 From: mike.han...@gmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Lorton Update Hey Guys, I just spent the last couple days in Lorton VA. No new meteorites have been recovered to my knowledge as of EOD today. There are still several hunting groups working the area and some of them are committed to staying for a while. Its a relatively easy area to hunt, densely populated with town homes and apartments with lots of parking lots, parks, common grounds and businesses. Numerous eye witness reports are suggesting multiple rocks on the ground, but until we get some video or find a second stone it will be difficult to define the boundaries of the strewnfield. I posted an update with some pics and a couple of maps. http://www.mikesastrophotos.com/comets/lorton-virginia-meteorite-update/ Thanks, Mike __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/ __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Lorton Update
Nice Mike, Too bad though on not having an extra pair of eyes in the field, but I understand your motives and can respect that... Good work on the article, maps and photos! Keep it up. I'm pretty sure no one else has spent more time on the PA fireball than you have, and if anyone deserves to find the first PA meteorite from that fireball it's you. Good luck! Regards, Eric On 1/22/2010 10:20 PM, Mike Hankey wrote: Gary, Thanks for the compliments. It was exciting to spend a few days in a new hot area especially one with such specific and accurate intel, but regardless of the hammer stone, meteorite hunting is really hard work and takes a lot of time. The current lack of video and other unknowns combined with the reality of a possibly 8 mile long strewnfield pointed in an unknown direction makes the odds of 'me' finding a meteorite in VA about the same as finding one in PA. (at least in my mind). More importantly the reward for Lorton can not compare with that of the PA meteor. Lorton has already been discovered, named and will soon be classified. PA is still a mystery. It could be an ordinary, but you never know it could be a pallasite or a lunar, martian or other. While finding a meteorite regardless of the fall is something that I want to do very badly (I'm still a meteorite hunting virgin), discovering a meteorite is something entirely different. Its hard to find a meteorite and a spectacular accomplishment but to discover a fall that has never been found before... that's a big deal. In the history of PA only 8 meteorites have ever been found. Finding this one would make you the ninth person in 200+ years. You would be in the company of 1200 odd people in the history of man kind. Most importantly I have a personal cosmic connection to the PA meteor as a result of my experience with the fall. Its not about finding a meteorite. Its a lot more complicated than that. I would trade a 1400 pounds of Brenham to find 10 grams of Paradise any day of the week. Thanks, Mike And if I'm going to work that hard on meteorite hunting (something that's not my full time profession) I don't want to waste the time and effort on a fall that means nothing to me. I have a personal connection to the PA meteor that is To answer your question about PA vs VA its hard to explain. I have a personal connection to the PA Meteor On Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 12:29 AM, Gary Chasegarych...@live.com wrote: Nice webpage, Mr Hankey. Great story and photos. I was wondering about one thing you said -- Personally I think I’m going to sit the rest of this one out. I can only handle one fireball at a time. Why would you leave an area where a meteorite was found to go back to Penn. to work on a fireball where nothing has been found all these long months? I would think you would want to work where there is a bigger chance of success. Good job on keeping us all informed. Gary Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:48:14 -0500 From: mike.han...@gmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Lorton Update Hey Guys, I just spent the last couple days in Lorton VA. No new meteorites have been recovered to my knowledge as of EOD today. There are still several hunting groups working the area and some of them are committed to staying for a while. Its a relatively easy area to hunt, densely populated with town homes and apartments with lots of parking lots, parks, common grounds and businesses. Numerous eye witness reports are suggesting multiple rocks on the ground, but until we get some video or find a second stone it will be difficult to define the boundaries of the strewnfield. I posted an update with some pics and a couple of maps. http://www.mikesastrophotos.com/comets/lorton-virginia-meteorite-update/ Thanks, Mike __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390710/direct/01/ __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
