[meteorite-list] Ernest Weidhaus re visited
Hi all, Thanks for all your replies but there doesnt seem to be much info out there on Ernest Weidhaus or at least he is not a commonly know name within the meteorite community. This is what i have so far: He was a member of the New York Mineralogical Club and joined in 1919. He collected minerals, meteorites and coins. He sold his entire meteorite collection to Oscar Monnig in April 1939. That is pretty much it. The reason i am trying to find out more is that i have a specimen of Ensisheim from the Monnig collection that originated from the Weidhaus collection (no Weidhaus label though) and am just trying to possibly find out how Ernest Weidhaus came across a specimen of Ensisheim and from where? Anyone out there with any other info at all? Cheers Martin -- Martin Goff www.msg-meteorites.co.uk IMCA #3387 __ 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] Ernest Weidhaus re visited
Hi Martin Since George Kunz was the President who admitted Weidhaus into the NY club and Kunz was interested and published in meteorites and contributed to the recovery of several, and made many trades; and much of his meteorite collection ended up in the American Museum of Natural History, same place where the Club met. It would be pretty likely that he could have gotten it from Kunz who not only worked with Tiffany's but also traded with museums and was curator at AMNH. So if you can trace any old Ensisheim pieces in the AMNH you'll have a chance to get back to the same source. Good luck! from the AMNH website: http://research.amnh.org/eps/collections/meteorites (the whole story is on the website including a reference to a 1935 catalog that someone must have or at least a reproduction) The importance of the collection was dramatically heightened in 1900 by the purchase of the Clarence S. Bement mineral collection through the generosity of J. P. Morgan. Besides containing 12,000 of the finest mineral specimens ever known, the collection included 580 meteorite specimens representing nearly 500 different falls and finds. This established the AMNH meteorite collection as one of the great collections of the world, and this has been maintained over the years by continual additions. Bement began collecting meteorites in the early 1800's, but his interest waxed and waned. He often purchased and exchanged meteorites with George Kunz, the famed mineral and gem expert who worked at Tiffany's for over 50 years and was an honorary curator at the Museum for 14 years. Kunz had an active interest in meteorites and from 1885 to 1891 described numerous meteorites from the United States. -Original Message- From: Martin Goff msgmeteori...@gmail.com To: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sat, Nov 19, 2011 4:17 am Subject: [meteorite-list] Ernest Weidhaus re visited Hi all, Thanks for all your replies but there doesnt seem to be much info out there on Ernest Weidhaus or at least he is not a commonly know name within the meteorite community. This is what i have so far: He was a member of the New York Mineralogical Club and joined in 1919. He collected minerals, meteorites and coins. He sold his entire meteorite collection to Oscar Monnig in April 1939. That is pretty much it. The reason i am trying to find out more is that i have a specimen of Ensisheim from the Monnig collection that originated from the Weidhaus collection (no Weidhaus label though) and am just trying to possibly find out how Ernest Weidhaus came across a specimen of Ensisheim and from where? Anyone out there with any other info at all? Cheers Martin -- Martin Goff www.msg-meteorites.co.uk IMCA #3387 __ 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] Meteorite Picture of the Day
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[meteorite-list] Ad: Ebay auction on-line. I'm back!
Hi After a while I had time to set up a new e-bay auction. Over 40 items, several started at 0.99 to choose for. Nice Sikhote-Alin specimens, other falls like Gao-Guenie, Talampaya, Arroyo Aguiar, Zagami, and many more either starting less than $1 or with low reserve. Just visit me at: http://www.ebay.com/sch/smfmeteorites/m.html I'll be waiting you! Eduardo __ 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: ebay auctions ending in 2 days
Hi List, Less than two days left for some nice ebay auctions: - Ahumada (PAL) - 0.8486 g http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271286 - Assisi (H5) - 0.034 g, 1886! http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271318 - Dar al Gani 400 (ALUN-A) - 0.21 g http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271341 - Divnoe (ACUNGR) - 0.22g http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271359 - Forrest Lakes (LL5) - 0.010 g http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271396 - Mauerkirchen (L6) - 0.045 g, 1768!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271431 - Mokoia (CV3.2) - 0.0856 g http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271463 - Norton County (AUB) - 0.05 g http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271490 - NWA 1242 [As Sarir] (MES-A2) 0.48 g http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271506 - NWA 859 [TAZA] (Iron ung.) 3.7 g http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271522 - Ozernoe (L6) - 35.4 g http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271546 - Peace River (L6) - 0.120 g http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271588 - Seymchan (PAL) - 19.1 g http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271603 - Vermillion (PAL-UNGR) - 3.6 g http://www.ebay.com/itm/190601271619 All items here: http://stores.ebay.com/svassiliev?_trksid=p4340.l2563 Thank you for your time! Sergey --- Sergey Vasiliev U Dalnice 2684/1 Prague 5, 155 00 Czech Republic --- http://www.sv-meteorites.com http://impactites.net http://systematic-mineralogy.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] Extreme Canada Mail Slow Down
Hi List, Has anyone else noticed that mail to and from Canada has been excruciatingly slow since the Canadian postal strike a few months back? Prior to the strike, a package mailed via First Class International took an average of 10-12 business days to arrive. After the strike, this has become 21-30 days. The same can be said for packages coming from Canada into the US. The last two packages I had coming from Canada have been agonizingly slow. The first took a full month to get here and I am still waiting on a package that was mailed over 3 weeks ago. This is killing me, because there is something in that package I really need, and I am tired of checking my PO box to see aggravating emptiness staring back at me when I open it. After this latest package arrives (if it arrives at all), I am firing off a letter to Canada Post and USPS and telling them to get their act together. There is no excuse for this, especially from USPS where they get 100 days off a year for Arbor Day, St. Swivens Day, and every odd-numbered day that starts with a T. (Can you tell I am PISSED?) LOL I understand that the strike may have backlogged our northern neighbors, but it has been months since the strike and this is getting downright silly and inexcusable. Is this the new norm now? Are we ever going to see reasonable delivery times again? Is this some new secret policy to force frustrated people into paying more for Priority or Express service? Are Canadian workers being spiteful because all of their terms were not met during the strike? What the heck is going on? Or do I just have rotten luck? Also, it seems that USPS is to blame as well, because packages I am mailing north are taking longer as well. I've had a couple seem to go AWOL and then suddenly show up right before I was about to refund the customer's money or ship a replacement. If this keeps up, I am going to start sending all packages to Canada via Registered Mail and passing along the increased cost to the customer. That way, at least I can get decent tracking of where the package is at. Best regards, MikeG -- - Galactic Stone Ironworks - Meteorites Amber (Michael Gilmer) Website - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://tinyurl.com/42h79my News Feed - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 Twitter - http://twitter.com/galacticstone - __ 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] Need some input!
Hello List - Rex Scates and I are building some new cases designed specifically for meteorite display and storage. These are cases made from aluminum with glass and they are sealed to keep the outside environment away from your specimen. This will help with humidity issues. There will be hygrometers placed in some of them as well as areas to house silicates for added security. I have already constructed some custom cases, they can be viewed on my facebook page. You can find me on there at Warren Sansoucie. Just send a friend request if needed. What we need from all of you is some serious input. Before we go into production, we need to know everyone's desires on dimensions. What size case would you want if it were available? How deep would you like it to be? I can manufacture any size here in my own shop but we need to understand what generic sizes would be best to mass produce for everyone to enjoy. So please email Rex or myself at warren3...@hotmail.com or rexsca...@comcast.net . We would really appreciate some input. There will be customization available. Custom made spring loaded struts for the lid. Pressurized models filled with an inert gas.Back lit case mods for pallasites. You can see an example of a back lit Brahin display on my facebook as well. The case was built for Rick Thompson's specimen. Thanks in advance for your help! King Regards, Warren Sansoucie __ 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] Extreme Canada Mail Slow Down
Hi Mike: I have to agree with you the Canada Post System(?) is unreliable at best. At worst nothing arrives at all. We complain but nothing happens. The government arbitrator was so annoyed he quit. Even mail with tracking can go astray so Registered may not help. Hang in there as Christmas is coming and service does get better for a wee bit at least. Chris. Spratt Victoria, BC __ 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] Need some input!
Hello Warren, I too have been struggling with the design of a dry meteorite display, and would very much like to see your solutions. Dont have a Facebook account though Could please you make your photos viewable for non-Facebook members too? This is my solution in (also) sealed glass and aluminium (including construction drawing): http://alturl.com/2i8i8 It works perfectly! Not for sale, but free for everybody to copy. All the best, Rob Lenssen -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] Namens Warren Sansoucie Verzonden: zaterdag 19 november 2011 19:38 Aan: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Onderwerp: [meteorite-list] Need some input! Hello List - Rex Scates and I are building some new cases designed specifically for meteorite display and storage. These are cases made from aluminum with glass and they are sealed to keep the outside environment away from your specimen. This will help with humidity issues. There will be hygrometers placed in some of them as well as areas to house silicates for added security. I have already constructed some custom cases, they can be viewed on my facebook page. You can find me on there at Warren Sansoucie. Just send a friend request if needed. What we need from all of you is some serious input. Before we go into production, we need to know everyone's desires on dimensions. What size case would you want if it were available? How deep would you like it to be? I can manufacture any size here in my own shop but we need to understand what generic sizes would be best to mass produce for everyone to enjoy. So please email Rex or myself at warren3...@hotmail.com or rexsca...@comcast.net . We would really appreciate some input. There will be customization available. Custom made spring loaded struts for the lid. Pressurized models filled with an inert gas.Back lit case mods for pallasites. You can see an example of a back lit Brahin display on my facebook as well. The case was built for Rick Thompson's specimen. Thanks in advance for your help! King Regards, Warren Sansoucie __ 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] Extreme Canada Mail Slow Down
Hi MikeG and List, It is a shame things have come to this. There was a lot of wisdom in the old prohibition of collective bargaining and unionization of critical service employees. History has shown that placing this kind of power in the hands of a force that can act on politicians re-election chances has never been good for anyone. Take note, that we here in the United States will soon be suffering the same disruptions in the postal service as Canada. It's just around the corner. I wouldn't be surprised that within a couple of years, perhaps a few months with this administation, the Postal Service will cease to be reliable and the bulk of mailings wil be carried by private contractors. Best, Count Deiro IMCA 3536 MetSoc -Original Message- From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com Sent: Nov 19, 2011 9:28 AM To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Extreme Canada Mail Slow Down Hi List, Has anyone else noticed that mail to and from Canada has been excruciatingly slow since the Canadian postal strike a few months back? Prior to the strike, a package mailed via First Class International took an average of 10-12 business days to arrive. After the strike, this has become 21-30 days. The same can be said for packages coming from Canada into the US. The last two packages I had coming from Canada have been agonizingly slow. The first took a full month to get here and I am still waiting on a package that was mailed over 3 weeks ago. This is killing me, because there is something in that package I really need, and I am tired of checking my PO box to see aggravating emptiness staring back at me when I open it. After this latest package arrives (if it arrives at all), I am firing off a letter to Canada Post and USPS and telling them to get their act together. There is no excuse for this, especially from USPS where they get 100 days off a year for Arbor Day, St. Swivens Day, and every odd-numbered day that starts with a T. (Can you tell I am PISSED?) LOL I understand that the strike may have backlogged our northern neighbors, but it has been months since the strike and this is getting downright silly and inexcusable. Is this the new norm now? Are we ever going to see reasonable delivery times again? Is this some new secret policy to force frustrated people into paying more for Priority or Express service? Are Canadian workers being spiteful because all of their terms were not met during the strike? What the heck is going on? Or do I just have rotten luck? Also, it seems that USPS is to blame as well, because packages I am mailing north are taking longer as well. I've had a couple seem to go AWOL and then suddenly show up right before I was about to refund the customer's money or ship a replacement. If this keeps up, I am going to start sending all packages to Canada via Registered Mail and passing along the increased cost to the customer. That way, at least I can get decent tracking of where the package is at. Best regards, MikeG -- - Galactic Stone Ironworks - Meteorites Amber (Michael Gilmer) Website - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://tinyurl.com/42h79my News Feed - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 Twitter - http://twitter.com/galacticstone - __ 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: Peekskill, Orgueil, NAKHLA, Mooresfort, Lake Murray, NWA 998, New Concord, Forest City end on eBay
Hello Listers, Thank you for taking a look at my post of meteorites I have for sale on eBay. Here is your chance to own some rare and historic meteorites. Please take a look and if you have any questions or OFFERS please email me and I’ll get back with you. Also if you are looking for bigger/smaller meteorites, let me know too. A meteorite is a meteorite, but a meteorite with history and a legacy, will always add aura to your meteorite collection and value. And lastly, I have some Lake Murray for sale outside of eBay and if you’re looking for a gram or bigger let me know and the price you’re looking for and I’ll get back. eBaystore http://www.ebay.com/sch/ph0t0phl0w/m.html Featured meteorites of the week PEEKSKILL meteorite HAMMER STONE car smasher 1992 NY http://www.ebay.com/itm/260895079072?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 MOORESFORT 1st meteorite classified from Ireland - 1810! http://www.ebay.com/itm/260895088110?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 ALMAHATA SITTA meteorite 2008TC3 seen from space rare! http://www.ebay.com/itm/260895080234?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 NEW CONCORD meteorite 1860-Horse killer-ASU collection! http://www.ebay.com/itm/260896136221?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 FOREST CITY meteorite 1890 historic fall -1st COURT CASE BATTLE! http://www.ebay.com/itm/260895094638?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 NWA 998 Nakhlite Martian/ Mars meteorite vary rare. *Best deal before its down sized to mirco lots and small piece sales* http://www.ebay.com/itm/260896139775?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Lunar/ Moon Meteorite Dar al Gani 400 (ALUN-A) 1g slice. http://www.ebay.com/itm/260875143182?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Also take a look at my eBay store for other great meteorites like Melrose (a), Moss, Seres, Tabor, Wold Cottage and much more. eBaystore http://www.ebay.com/sch/ph0t0phl0w/m.html Thank you Shawn Alan IMCA 1633 eBaystore http://www.ebay.com/sch/ph0t0phl0w/m.html __ 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] Extreme Canada Mail Slow Down
the Postal Service will cease to be reliable and the bulk of mailings wil be carried by private contractors Hi Count Guido, Hasn't that happened yet for Priority Mail? I thought all non-area Priority Mail packages were handled by Fedex already. Nothing sacred aboput the USPS in my opinion, I'd rather see them out of business and back up running with a different business model. These days most of what they deliver is junk mail to tip off crooks when you're out of town and unfortunately they don't have a do not spam me filter. If they wanted to earn their keep instead of fighting everything tooth and nail, they'd automate the scanning of images of all of our mail and send it to our email inbox and allow us to check off what they should destroy or return to the sender instead. Instead, they weigh down local landfills, recycle bins and providing people with sensitive financial account numbers, addresses and other key information from banks that are sending the latest super mortgage yourself to the hilt, take this or that cash advance on these unsolicited checks we have the nerve to send you; stc., that when not properly shredded is breeding ground for other identity thieves. Really not rocket science and if they weren't counting on delivering all that trash for keeping them afloat financially and supplying recycle programs enough trash to say look how much we've recycled' , we're saving the planet; it would be a good idea. Kindest wishes Doug -Original Message- From: Count Deiro countde...@earthlink.net To: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sat, Nov 19, 2011 3:15 pm Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Extreme Canada Mail Slow Down Hi MikeG and List, It is a shame things have come to this. There was a lot of wisdom in the old prohibition of collective bargaining and unionization of critical service employees. History has shown that placing this kind of power in the hands of a force that can act on politicians re-election chances has never been good for anyone. Take note, that we here in the United States will soon be suffering the same disruptions in the postal service as Canada. It's just around the corner. I wouldn't be surprised that within a couple of years, perhaps a few months with this administation, the Postal Service will cease to be reliable and the bulk of mailings wil be carried by private contractors. Best, Count Deiro IMCA 3536 MetSoc -Original Message- From: Galactic Stone Ironworks meteoritem...@gmail.com Sent: Nov 19, 2011 9:28 AM To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Extreme Canada Mail Slow Down Hi List, Has anyone else noticed that mail to and from Canada has been excruciatingly slow since the Canadian postal strike a few months back? Prior to the strike, a package mailed via First Class International took an average of 10-12 business days to arrive. After the strike, this has become 21-30 days. The same can be said for packages coming from Canada into the US. The last two packages I had coming from Canada have been agonizingly slow. The first took a full month to get here and I am still waiting on a package that was mailed over 3 weeks ago. This is killing me, because there is something in that package I really need, and I am tired of checking my PO box to see aggravating emptiness staring back at me when I open it. After this latest package arrives (if it arrives at all), I am firing off a letter to Canada Post and USPS and telling them to get their act together. There is no excuse for this, especially from USPS where they get 100 days off a year for Arbor Day, St. Swivens Day, and every odd-numbered day that starts with a T. (Can you tell I am PISSED?) LOL I understand that the strike may have backlogged our northern neighbors, but it has been months since the strike and this is getting downright silly and inexcusable. Is this the new norm now? Are we ever going to see reasonable delivery times again? Is this some new secret policy to force frustrated people into paying more for Priority or Express service? Are Canadian workers being spiteful because all of their terms were not met during the strike? What the heck is going on? Or do I just have rotten luck? Also, it seems that USPS is to blame as well, because packages I am mailing north are taking longer as well. I've had a couple seem to go AWOL and then suddenly show up right before I was about to refund the customer's money or ship a replacement. If this keeps up, I am going to start sending all packages to Canada via Registered Mail and passing along the increased cost to the customer. That way, at least I can get decent tracking of where the package is at. Best regards, MikeG -- - Galactic Stone Ironworks - Meteorites Amber (Michael Gilmer)
[meteorite-list] AD: Holiday Meteorite Action Begins...TODAY ...See Details Below !
Hello, I have my first good sale of the Holiday season underway, auctions end tomorrow and I am open to trades and super discounts starting now. Stay tuned for some fabulous deals in the days to come... LET THE SEASON BEGIN! * ALSO, buy $500.00 worth of meteorites straight up and you can take 60% off your NEXT single purchase...On any ONE item. ENJOY! Thanks, Michael Cottingham ALL SALE ITEMS HERE: http://stores.ebay.com/voyage-botanica-natural-history ALL AUCTIONS HERE: http://shop.ebay.com:80/merchant/meteorite-collector_W0QQLHQ5fAuctionZ1QQ __ 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] For non-facebook users
Here is a public link to the cases that I am currently building. This one was customized for Rick Thompson. The Brahin pallasite is back lit with 6 LEDs. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.291826577514975.74237.10629061025type=1l=10d2c4944d Please be sure to let myself or Rex know what dimensions you'd like to see in a display case. Length Width and Height. warren3...@hotmail.com or rexsca...@comcast.net Thanks! Warren Sansoucie __ 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] Wanted: NWA 3136 and Shisr 161
Hello all, I'm looking for small specimens of these two lunars, ideally around 1/4 gram. I have some other rare planetary meteorites for possible trade. Please contact me off list if you have either of these for sale or trade. Thanks. Doug Ross d...@dougross.net __ 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] Statistically Speaking
Hi all, I know there are a lot of people on this forum that know meteorite statistics way better than I do. So I thought I'd ask for a little help. In a week or two I'll be doing an interview for a brand new TV Show about stats - my episode will obviously be about meteorite statistics. With any luck these questions will go to a scientist (and not me) and I can just concentrate on the hunting aspect - which is why I'll really be there. Here are a few basic questions that I should probably know. But I'm not sure if I do. So, if you're feeling like helping - send me an email with the correct answers. 1. Q. How many meteorites hit the ground per year? A. On average about 1 per square mile per thousand years. About 20,000 to 40,000 per year. 2. Q. Has anyone ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I only know of Ann Hodges - Sylacauga, Alabama, USA 3. Q. Has any animal ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I'm not sure... there are stories of a dog and a cow being hit...but? 4. Q. How often does a city ending meteorite (think Canyon Diablo) strike the earth? A. ? 5. Q. Has any animal ever found a meteorite? A. Sorry, I just threw that one in to see if you were paying attentionlol 6. Q. How much in weight does the earth gain per year by all the meteorites that enter our atmosphere? Including all, from tiny grain of sand meteorites to large bunker-busters. A. No clue.. -- 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] Statistically Speaking
Hi Ruben and List, I'll take a layman's stab at this - 1. Q. How many meteorites hit the ground per year? A. On average about 1 per square mile per thousand years. About 20,000 to 40,000 per year. Can't really help on this one. Although I do recall a similar question was asked recently on this list. I don't remember what the answer was, but someone provided a web link. 2. Q. Has anyone ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I only know of Ann Hodges - Sylacauga, Alabama, USA Ms. Hodges is the only well-documented case. Supposedly a young boy was struck by a small stone from the Mbale fall. It hit a banana tree and then hit him. There is even a photo out there of the boy holding the meteorite. 3. Q. Has any animal ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I'm not sure... there are stories of a dog and a cow being hit...but? Rob Wesel is more qualified to answer the Nakhla dog question, but it is generally accepted that this story is apocryphal and never really happened. There is a better documented case of a meteorite striking and killing a horse or cow, but I don't recall the name of the meteorite. Captain Blood probably knows. 4. Q. How often does a city ending meteorite (think Canyon Diablo) strike the earth? A. ? I recall hearing a number around every 40,000 years or so, but I don't remember where I heard it. 5. Q. Has any animal ever found a meteorite? A. Sorry, I just threw that one in to see if you were paying attentionlol I heard a story about a handsome guy with a talented dog... ;) 6. Q. How much in weight does the earth gain per year by all the meteorites that enter our atmosphere? Including all, from tiny grain of sand meteorites to large bunker-busters. A. No clue.. There is a solid figure out there for this one, but I don't remember what exactly it is. I do remember that the figure is measured in hundreds or thousands of tons, mostly in form of dust. Not very helpful, but there you have it. LOL Best regards, MikeG -- - Galactic Stone Ironworks - Meteorites Amber (Michael Gilmer) Website - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://tinyurl.com/42h79my News Feed - http://www.galactic-stone.com/rss/126516 Twitter - http://twitter.com/galacticstone - On 11/19/11, Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I know there are a lot of people on this forum that know meteorite statistics way better than I do. So I thought I'd ask for a little help. In a week or two I'll be doing an interview for a brand new TV Show about stats - my episode will obviously be about meteorite statistics. With any luck these questions will go to a scientist (and not me) and I can just concentrate on the hunting aspect - which is why I'll really be there. Here are a few basic questions that I should probably know. But I'm not sure if I do. So, if you're feeling like helping - send me an email with the correct answers. 1. Q. How many meteorites hit the ground per year? A. On average about 1 per square mile per thousand years. About 20,000 to 40,000 per year. 2. Q. Has anyone ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I only know of Ann Hodges - Sylacauga, Alabama, USA 3. Q. Has any animal ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I'm not sure... there are stories of a dog and a cow being hit...but? 4. Q. How often does a city ending meteorite (think Canyon Diablo) strike the earth? A. ? 5. Q. Has any animal ever found a meteorite? A. Sorry, I just threw that one in to see if you were paying attentionlol 6. Q. How much in weight does the earth gain per year by all the meteorites that enter our atmosphere? Including all, from tiny grain of sand meteorites to large bunker-busters. A. No clue.. -- 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] Statistically Speaking
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:46:08 -0700 From: mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Hi all, ~~snip~~ 3. Q. Has any animal ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I'm not sure... there are stories of a dog and a cow being hit...but? Supposedly Valera struck and killed a cow. New Concord hit and killed a colt. The Nakhla dog is apocryphal. Best! Tracy Latimer __ 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] Statistically Speaking
3. Q. Has any animal ever been hit by a meteorite? Valera killed a cow. New Concord killed a horse? hmm.. Nakhla vaporized a dog? lol __ 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] Statistically Speaking
A few answers below. Anne M. Black http://www.impactika.com/ impact...@aol.com Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. http://www.imca.cc/ In a message dated 11/19/2011 6:46:16 PM Mountain Standard Time, mrmeteor...@gmail.com writes: Hi all, I know there are a lot of people on this forum that know meteorite statistics way better than I do. So I thought I'd ask for a little help. In a week or two I'll be doing an interview for a brand new TV Show about stats - my episode will obviously be about meteorite statistics. With any luck these questions will go to a scientist (and not me) and I can just concentrate on the hunting aspect - which is why I'll really be there. Here are a few basic questions that I should probably know. But I'm not sure if I do. So, if you're feeling like helping - send me an email with the correct answers. 1. Q. How many meteorites hit the ground per year? A. On average about 1 per square mile per thousand years. About 20,000 to 40,000 per year. Are you looking at the planet or ground only? 2/3 of the planet is water. I think I'll let rob Matson or Sterling answer that one. 2. Q. Has anyone ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I only know of Ann Hodges - Sylacauga, Alabama, USA A young boy was hit lightly by a Mbale fragment ricochet off a tree. There were others but mostly fiction. 3. Q. Has any animal ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I'm not sure... there are stories of a dog and a cow being hit...but? Valera did kill a cow. New Concord might have kill a young horse, but not verifiable, and the Nakhla dog is most likely fiction. 4. Q. How often does a city ending meteorite (think Canyon Diablo) strike the earth? A. ? How often? I don't know (Sterling) but Sikhote-Alin could have done a lot of damage if it had impacted a city. And how big does it have to be to be a city? 5. Q. Has any animal ever found a meteorite? A. Sorry, I just threw that one in to see if you were paying attentionlol You are on your own on that one. 6. Q. How much in weight does the earth gain per year by all the meteorites that enter our atmosphere? Including all, from tiny grain of sand meteorites to large bunker-busters. A. No clue.. (Sterling Rob Matson?) -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia __ 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] Statistically Speaking
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Hey Ruben, What a great participation for us all. Thanks! I think a particular dog has a headache... Rob, help me here and provide your link!! :) Ruben, Have fun with the interview and remember, 'almost' all interviewers are after the 'Big Buck Drama... and I'm not talking about deer season, brother! ;-) Greg -Original Message- From: Ruben Garcia Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 8:46 PM To: Meteorite List Subject: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Hi all, I know there are a lot of people on this forum that know meteorite statistics way better than I do. So I thought I'd ask for a little help. In a week or two I'll be doing an interview for a brand new TV Show about stats - my episode will obviously be about meteorite statistics. With any luck these questions will go to a scientist (and not me) and I can just concentrate on the hunting aspect - which is why I'll really be there. Here are a few basic questions that I should probably know. But I'm not sure if I do. So, if you're feeling like helping - send me an email with the correct answers. 1. Q. How many meteorites hit the ground per year? A. On average about 1 per square mile per thousand years. About 20,000 to 40,000 per year. 2. Q. Has anyone ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I only know of Ann Hodges - Sylacauga, Alabama, USA 3. Q. Has any animal ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I'm not sure... there are stories of a dog and a cow being hit...but? 4. Q. How often does a city ending meteorite (think Canyon Diablo) strike the earth? A. ? 5. Q. Has any animal ever found a meteorite? A. Sorry, I just threw that one in to see if you were paying attentionlol 6. Q. How much in weight does the earth gain per year by all the meteorites that enter our atmosphere? Including all, from tiny grain of sand meteorites to large bunker-busters. A. No clue.. -- 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
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Re: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking
Thanks everyone! I feel better now... I see that I am not alone in being uneasy about giving definitive answers to questions like these -especially on TV. Anne, I think that's a good point about Sikhote Alin as it would have made a mess out of even a very large city. Greg, I am well aware of how some producers try to get answers that are sensationalistic - truth is often secondary. On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 7:47 PM, Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net wrote: Hey Ruben, What a great participation for us all. Thanks! I think a particular dog has a headache... Rob, help me here and provide your link!! :) Ruben, Have fun with the interview and remember, 'almost' all interviewers are after the 'Big Buck Drama... and I'm not talking about deer season, brother! ;-) Greg -Original Message- From: Ruben Garcia Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 8:46 PM To: Meteorite List Subject: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Hi all, I know there are a lot of people on this forum that know meteorite statistics way better than I do. So I thought I'd ask for a little help. In a week or two I'll be doing an interview for a brand new TV Show about stats - my episode will obviously be about meteorite statistics. With any luck these questions will go to a scientist (and not me) and I can just concentrate on the hunting aspect - which is why I'll really be there. Here are a few basic questions that I should probably know. But I'm not sure if I do. So, if you're feeling like helping - send me an email with the correct answers. 1. Q. How many meteorites hit the ground per year? A. On average about 1 per square mile per thousand years. About 20,000 to 40,000 per year. 2. Q. Has anyone ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I only know of Ann Hodges - Sylacauga, Alabama, USA 3. Q. Has any animal ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I'm not sure... there are stories of a dog and a cow being hit...but? 4. Q. How often does a city ending meteorite (think Canyon Diablo) strike the earth? A. ? 5. Q. Has any animal ever found a meteorite? A. Sorry, I just threw that one in to see if you were paying attentionlol 6. Q. How much in weight does the earth gain per year by all the meteorites that enter our atmosphere? Including all, from tiny grain of sand meteorites to large bunker-busters. A. No clue.. -- 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 -- 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
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Hey Ruben, I was looking at your questions and I thought about something I read in Rocks From Space, by O. Richard Norton. At the beginning of chapter 17, page 307 to be exact, he refers to a Canadian study where they estimated that there should be about 10 meteorites currently existing for every square mile of land. He goes into the details of how they came up with that number. Check it out. I hope this will help you. Greg Lindh Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:12:10 -0700 From: mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: gmh...@centurylink.net CC: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Thanks everyone! I feel better now... I see that I am not alone in being uneasy about giving definitive answers to questions like these -especially on TV. Anne, I think that's a good point about Sikhote Alin as it would have made a mess out of even a very large city. Greg, I am well aware of how some producers try to get answers that are sensationalistic - truth is often secondary. On Sat, Nov 19, 2011 at 7:47 PM, Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net wrote: Hey Ruben, What a great participation for us all. Thanks! I think a particular dog has a headache... Rob, help me here and provide your link!! :) Ruben, Have fun with the interview and remember, 'almost' all interviewers are after the 'Big Buck Drama... and I'm not talking about deer season, brother! ;-) Greg -Original Message- From: Ruben Garcia Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 8:46 PM To: Meteorite List Subject: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Hi all, I know there are a lot of people on this forum that know meteorite statistics way better than I do. So I thought I'd ask for a little help. In a week or two I'll be doing an interview for a brand new TV Show about stats - my episode will obviously be about meteorite statistics. With any luck these questions will go to a scientist (and not me) and I can just concentrate on the hunting aspect - which is why I'll really be there. Here are a few basic questions that I should probably know. But I'm not sure if I do. So, if you're feeling like helping - send me an email with the correct answers. 1. Q. How many meteorites hit the ground per year? A. On average about 1 per square mile per thousand years. About 20,000 to 40,000 per year. 2. Q. Has anyone ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I only know of Ann Hodges - Sylacauga, Alabama, USA 3. Q. Has any animal ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I'm not sure... there are stories of a dog and a cow being hit...but? 4. Q. How often does a city ending meteorite (think Canyon Diablo) strike the earth? A. ? 5. Q. Has any animal ever found a meteorite? A. Sorry, I just threw that one in to see if you were paying attentionlol 6. Q. How much in weight does the earth gain per year by all the meteorites that enter our atmosphere? Including all, from tiny grain of sand meteorites to large bunker-busters. A. No clue.. -- 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 -- 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] Statistically Speaking
Here's the link folks http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com/aboutnakhladog.htm Shout out to all the dog believers out there Rob Wesel -- Nakhla Dog Meteorites www.nakhladogmeteorites.com www.facebook.com/Nakhla.Dog.Meteorites www.facebook.com/Rob.Wesel -- We are the music makers... and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 -- From: Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 6:47 PM To: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Hey Ruben, What a great participation for us all. Thanks! I think a particular dog has a headache... Rob, help me here and provide your link!! :) Ruben, Have fun with the interview and remember, 'almost' all interviewers are after the 'Big Buck Drama... and I'm not talking about deer season, brother! ;-) Greg -Original Message- From: Ruben Garcia Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 8:46 PM To: Meteorite List Subject: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Hi all, I know there are a lot of people on this forum that know meteorite statistics way better than I do. So I thought I'd ask for a little help. In a week or two I'll be doing an interview for a brand new TV Show about stats - my episode will obviously be about meteorite statistics. With any luck these questions will go to a scientist (and not me) and I can just concentrate on the hunting aspect - which is why I'll really be there. Here are a few basic questions that I should probably know. But I'm not sure if I do. So, if you're feeling like helping - send me an email with the correct answers. 1. Q. How many meteorites hit the ground per year? A. On average about 1 per square mile per thousand years. About 20,000 to 40,000 per year. 2. Q. Has anyone ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I only know of Ann Hodges - Sylacauga, Alabama, USA 3. Q. Has any animal ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I'm not sure... there are stories of a dog and a cow being hit...but? 4. Q. How often does a city ending meteorite (think Canyon Diablo) strike the earth? A. ? 5. Q. Has any animal ever found a meteorite? A. Sorry, I just threw that one in to see if you were paying attentionlol 6. Q. How much in weight does the earth gain per year by all the meteorites that enter our atmosphere? Including all, from tiny grain of sand meteorites to large bunker-busters. A. No clue.. -- 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1872 / Virus Database: 2092/4627 - Release Date: 11/19/11 __ 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
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Just testing, seems like my post aren't showing up. Stuart McDaniel Lawndale, NC Secr., Cleve. Co. Astronomical Society IMCA #9052 http://spacerocks.weebly.com -Original Message- From: Rob Wesel Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 12:08 AM To: Greg Hupé ; Ruben Garcia ; Meteorite List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Here's the link folks http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com/aboutnakhladog.htm Shout out to all the dog believers out there Rob Wesel -- Nakhla Dog Meteorites www.nakhladogmeteorites.com www.facebook.com/Nakhla.Dog.Meteorites www.facebook.com/Rob.Wesel -- We are the music makers... and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 -- From: Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 6:47 PM To: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Hey Ruben, What a great participation for us all. Thanks! I think a particular dog has a headache... Rob, help me here and provide your link!! :) Ruben, Have fun with the interview and remember, 'almost' all interviewers are after the 'Big Buck Drama... and I'm not talking about deer season, brother! ;-) Greg -Original Message- From: Ruben Garcia Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 8:46 PM To: Meteorite List Subject: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Hi all, I know there are a lot of people on this forum that know meteorite statistics way better than I do. So I thought I'd ask for a little help. In a week or two I'll be doing an interview for a brand new TV Show about stats - my episode will obviously be about meteorite statistics. With any luck these questions will go to a scientist (and not me) and I can just concentrate on the hunting aspect - which is why I'll really be there. Here are a few basic questions that I should probably know. But I'm not sure if I do. So, if you're feeling like helping - send me an email with the correct answers. 1. Q. How many meteorites hit the ground per year? A. On average about 1 per square mile per thousand years. About 20,000 to 40,000 per year. 2. Q. Has anyone ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I only know of Ann Hodges - Sylacauga, Alabama, USA 3. Q. Has any animal ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I'm not sure... there are stories of a dog and a cow being hit...but? 4. Q. How often does a city ending meteorite (think Canyon Diablo) strike the earth? A. ? 5. Q. Has any animal ever found a meteorite? A. Sorry, I just threw that one in to see if you were paying attentionlol 6. Q. How much in weight does the earth gain per year by all the meteorites that enter our atmosphere? Including all, from tiny grain of sand meteorites to large bunker-busters. A. No clue.. -- 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1872 / Virus Database: 2092/4627 - Release Date: 11/19/11 __ 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] Valera - documentation?
Dear List; I have a question about the cow killing incident. The meteorite fell in 1972. I understand from rumors that it is absolutely a confirmed cow killer. But the document doesn't read as an absolute fact, but rather circumstantial evidence (which as a meteorite collector appreciating the size of the mass I want to believe quite strong). The affidavit was signed in 2001, after the Doctor on whose property the meteorite landed had died. Yet when I heard this, it was explained to me that a doctor had pronounced the cow dead and there was injury visible on the cow caused by the falling mass (a 50 kg stone). I always thought that a Doctor actually swore to the wound on the cow and was convinced it was caused by the stone, since a doctor would be expected to have a good idea of what such a wound would look like. This thread just prompted me to me read the affidavit. It doesn't say anything about wounds on the cow. The affidavit was by the Doctor's visitor, and specifically does not even mention that the doctor made any opinion about the meteorite killing the cow. But does mention the doctor had owned the property and passed away subsequently. No one from the Doctor's family, just the visitor, Juan Dionicio, commenting 30 years later says it appeared (presumably him since he doesn't mention the doctor) the cow was killed by the rock when he saw it the next day. It does not mention any injuries or wounds to the cow at all. Just it appeared the cow had been killed by the rock and also that the cow then eaten. Yet I heard at the time I bought this that the cow had sustained a mortal injury the injury I recall being described at one point. Why this is not in the document? ... has me thinking something must be missing? Is this the only document that discusses the claim of a cow being killed? Because it seems to me people have much more information than is contained in the affidavit. (But I've run up enough against rumors to believe that it's easily possible for the rumors to just be taller tales down the line). Was there a newspaper article in the 70's or anything predating this, or were there any other witnesses besides Juan Dionicio, the mysterious guest who it sounds spent several nights on the good doctor's ranch? I'd really like to know. Kindest wishes Doug __ 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] Statistically Speaking
Woof! Count Deiro IMCA 3536 MetSoc -Original Message- From: Rob Wesel nakhla...@comcast.net Sent: Nov 19, 2011 9:08 PM To: Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net, Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com, Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Here's the link folks http://www.nakhladogmeteorites.com/aboutnakhladog.htm Shout out to all the dog believers out there Rob Wesel -- Nakhla Dog Meteorites www.nakhladogmeteorites.com www.facebook.com/Nakhla.Dog.Meteorites www.facebook.com/Rob.Wesel -- We are the music makers... and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 -- From: Greg Hupé gmh...@centurylink.net Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 6:47 PM To: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Hey Ruben, What a great participation for us all. Thanks! I think a particular dog has a headache... Rob, help me here and provide your link!! :) Ruben, Have fun with the interview and remember, 'almost' all interviewers are after the 'Big Buck Drama... and I'm not talking about deer season, brother! ;-) Greg -Original Message- From: Ruben Garcia Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 8:46 PM To: Meteorite List Subject: [meteorite-list] Statistically Speaking Hi all, I know there are a lot of people on this forum that know meteorite statistics way better than I do. So I thought I'd ask for a little help. In a week or two I'll be doing an interview for a brand new TV Show about stats - my episode will obviously be about meteorite statistics. With any luck these questions will go to a scientist (and not me) and I can just concentrate on the hunting aspect - which is why I'll really be there. Here are a few basic questions that I should probably know. But I'm not sure if I do. So, if you're feeling like helping - send me an email with the correct answers. 1. Q. How many meteorites hit the ground per year? A. On average about 1 per square mile per thousand years. About 20,000 to 40,000 per year. 2. Q. Has anyone ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I only know of Ann Hodges - Sylacauga, Alabama, USA 3. Q. Has any animal ever been hit by a meteorite? A. I'm not sure... there are stories of a dog and a cow being hit...but? 4. Q. How often does a city ending meteorite (think Canyon Diablo) strike the earth? A. ? 5. Q. Has any animal ever found a meteorite? A. Sorry, I just threw that one in to see if you were paying attentionlol 6. Q. How much in weight does the earth gain per year by all the meteorites that enter our atmosphere? Including all, from tiny grain of sand meteorites to large bunker-busters. A. No clue.. -- 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1872 / Virus Database: 2092/4627 - Release Date: 11/19/11 __ 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
