[meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

2012-09-26 Thread valparint
Today's Meteorite Picture of the Day: Labenne-Sahara TS Contributed by: John Lutzon http://www.tucsonmeteorites.com/mpod.asp __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] New BLM Rules

2012-09-26 Thread Shawn Alan
Hello Listers I know this topic has been reworked and then some but this is what I think. I am not a hunter yet :) ( Being in NYC isnt the best place to hunt on land) but from what I gather is this from the BLM law for the casual collector that finds and meteorite Casual Collection:  Meteorites

Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM Rules

2012-09-26 Thread Adam Hupe
I think you have to turn over the entire meteorite if it weighs more than 10 pounds or leave it where it sits to the benefit of no one.  You can no longer use four-wheelers, off-road vehicles or bicycles to aid in your search because they are motorized or mechanical.  A magnet on a stick could

[meteorite-list] 11th Century Buddhist Statue made of ataxite

2012-09-26 Thread karmaka
11th Century Buddhist Statue made of ataxite !!! http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120926104255.htm Martin Postfach fast voll? Jetzt kostenlos E-Mail Adresse @t-online.de sichern und endlich Platz für tausende Mails

Re: [meteorite-list] 11th Century Buddhist Statue made of ataxite

2012-09-26 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
That is awesome Martin. Thanks for posting this. Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good. - Siddhartha Gautama Best regards, MikeG -- - Web -

Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM Rules

2012-09-26 Thread Michael Mulgrew
Adam, you wrote: ...You can no longer use four-wheelers, off-road vehicles or bicycles to aid in your search because they are motorized or mechanical. I believe you are misinterpreting the following statement from the BLM's memo: Only surface collection of meteorites using non-motorized and

Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 7449: A 2009 meteorite fall that went unnoticed

2012-09-26 Thread Rob Lenssen
Hi List, Many thanks for all your kind on and off List replies. Much appreciated! Rob -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] Namens Rob Lenssen Verzonden: dinsdag 25 september 2012 20:28 Aan:

Re: [meteorite-list] Celestial Artifact Links

2012-09-26 Thread Adam Hupe
Martin mentioned an artifact made out of a meteorite. How about a ruler's staff  (Mapuche, Clava) depicting the Radiant Sun, Crescent Moon and Mother Earth?  When I first laid eyes on this artifact, I thought it was way too nice to be real although the patina and weathering looked correct to

Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM Rules

2012-09-26 Thread Adam Hupe
The way I see it, the new rules are so poorly written that they can be interpreted any way a BLM agent sees fit.  I obtain a permit to search Ivanpah Dry Lake every September and was told by the Needles office that metal detectors and magnets on a stick are not allowed and that no motorized

[meteorite-list] AD: Auctions and Sale Ends Today. Store Will be closed and off line - RETURN TO BATTLE MOUNTAIN !!!!

2012-09-26 Thread michael cottingham
Hello, I am heading back to Battle Mountain soon. This will be my last sale and auction run. GREAT Discounted beauties and a fabulous auction run ends on Weds/ 26th. Prompt payment is appreciated, as I like to have all packages sent out before I leave. I have some great items on sale!

[meteorite-list] NASA to Televise Mars Curiosity Rover Science Update Sept. 27

2012-09-26 Thread Ron Baalke
Sept. 26, 2012 Dwayne Brown Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1726 dwayne.c.br...@nasa.gov DC Agle / Guy Webster Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. 818-354-5011 a...@jpl.nasa.gov / guy.webs...@jpl.nasa.gov MEDIA ADVISORY: M12-191 NASA TO TELEVISE MARS

[meteorite-list] Dawn: Vesta Got Special Delivery of Hydrated Minerals

2012-09-26 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2012-301 Dawn: Vesta Got Special Delivery of Hydrated Minerals Jet Propulsion Laboratory September 26, 2012 The mechanism that incorporates water into the terrestrial planets is a matter of extensive debate for planetary scientists. Now,

Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM Rules

2012-09-26 Thread Bryan Couch
Michael, I totally agree I think that this whole thing is blown out of proportion, the way I see it is the rules are almost the same the blm has previously stated that selling or bartering of meteorites on blm land is not permitted. I do feel for those that make a living at this due to the

Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 7449: A 2009 meteorite fall that went unnoticed

2012-09-26 Thread Mark Bowling
From: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com To: Rob Lenssen rlens...@planet.nl Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 12:28 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 7449: A 2009 meteorite fall that went unnoticed Rob, It may have been discussed before, but (not to take 

Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM Rules

2012-09-26 Thread Mark Bowling
From a gold prospecting perspective, mechanized equipment includes motorized equipment, hand-crank equipment and surprisingly a tiny hand sluice box (which has no moving parts).  Approved tools are pick, shovel and gold pan.  A magnet stick and metal detector would be considered OK

[meteorite-list] Desiccant display dome

2012-09-26 Thread Rob Lenssen
Thanks Mark! The Dome has its own webpage too, including a drawing with dimensions of the aluminium base: http://alturl.com/uw5gd Best regards, Rob www.AsteroidChippings.com -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Desiccant display dome

2012-09-26 Thread Mark Bowling
Yes, most excellent and much appreciated!! From: Rob Lenssen rlens...@planet.nl To: 'Mark Bowling' mina...@yahoo.com; 'meteorite-list' meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 1:15 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Desiccant display

[meteorite-list] Solar System Exploration @50 Symposium

2012-09-26 Thread Ron Baalke
Solar System Exploration @50 - October 25-26, 2012 Bill Barry NASA Chief Historian On Oct. 25-26, 2012, the NASA History Program Office, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, the National Air and Space Museum, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory will host a symposium to mark the 50th anniversary

[meteorite-list] MRO HiRISE Images - September 26, 2012

2012-09-26 Thread Ron Baalke
MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER HIRISE IMAGES September 26, 2012 o Getting Luki http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/ESP_028368_1500 The central region of this crater consists of uplifted ancient bedrock with a great variety of rock types. o Enigmatic Pits and Rises in Noctis Labyrinthus

[meteorite-list] Newfound Comet Could Look Spectacular in 2013 (C/2012 S1 ISON)

2012-09-26 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.space.com/17762-newfound-comet-dazzling-2013-display-c2012s1.html Newfound Comet Could Look Spectacular in 2013 by Joe Rao space.com 25 September 2012 A newly discovered comet has the potential to put on a dazzling celestial display late next year, when it will be so bright you

[meteorite-list] Enstatite chondrites?

2012-09-26 Thread tomasir
Hello, I'm still very new with meteorites, especially enstatite chondrites. Could you please write - whether that 3 pieces are enstatite chondrites (I believe might be EL6/7) or just highly weathered/shocked OC. 1) http://imageshack.us/f/593/tomekmetek1009r2.jpg/ With this one - what caused

[meteorite-list] Enstatite chondrites?

2012-09-26 Thread tomasir
Hello, I'm still very new with meteorites, especially enstatite chondrites. Could you please write - whether that 3 pieces are enstatite chondrites (I believe might be EL6/7) or just highly weathered/shocked OC. 1) http://imageshack.us/f/593/tomekmetek1009r2.jpg/ With this one - what caused

[meteorite-list] Need to Contact gregorsue@aol

2012-09-26 Thread Larry Atkins
Hello List, I'm trying to contact Greg who's email is gregor...@aol.com. He isn't responding to email so I was hoping someone could provide me with alternate contact info or tell him to contact me. Thanks. Sincerely, Larry Atkins   IMCA # 1941 Ebay alienrockfarm  

[meteorite-list] Giant Asteroid's Troughs Suggest Stunted Planet

2012-09-26 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2012-304 Giant Asteroid's Troughs Suggest Stunted Planet Jet Propulsion Laboratory September 26, 2012 Enormous troughs that wrap around the giant asteroid Vesta may actually be dropped blocks of terrain bounded by fault lines, suggesting a

[meteorite-list] Curiosity Rover: Longest Drive Yet

2012-09-26 Thread Ron Baalke
http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl/news/whatsnew/index.cfm?FuseAction=ShowNewsNewsID=1359 Longest Drive Yet Jet Propulsion Laboratory September 26, 2012 On Sol 50 (Sept. 26), Curiosity completed its longest drive yet, rolling about 160 feet (48.9 meters) eastward toward the Glenelg area. The

Re: [meteorite-list] Enstatite chondrites?

2012-09-26 Thread Galactic Stone Ironworks
Hi Tomasz, The first photo looks like a typical piece of Al-Haggounia EL3. The veins are caused by weathering via intrusion of moisture altering the composition of the matrix material. The second photo is odd. I've never seen an enstatite meteorite with a matrix like that. It could be a

[meteorite-list] Vesta A Planet?

2012-09-26 Thread Sterling K. Webb
List, Interesting new analysis of Vesta: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/09/120926143519.htm Sterling [Text follows]: ScienceDaily (Sep. 26, 2012) - Enormous troughs that reach across the asteroid Vesta may actually be stretch marks that hint of a complexity beyond most asteroids.

[meteorite-list] AD: Last Call For Battle Mountain Micros ....

2012-09-26 Thread michael cottingham
Hello, These were collected from private land within the strewn field - Battle Mountain Meteorite - Probably the only specimens you will see for sale like this! Also, I believe I will be closing my store down and you will not be able to see it while I am gone. Easier this way than coming home

[meteorite-list] test: Hello from Denver

2012-09-26 Thread debfred
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Re: [meteorite-list] Giant Asteroid's Troughs Suggest Stunted Planet

2012-09-26 Thread Michael Murray
Is it possible they could be a result of the giant impact? Ripples maybe? On Sep 26, 2012, at 6:03 PM, Ron Baalke wrote: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2012-304 Giant Asteroid's Troughs Suggest Stunted Planet Jet Propulsion Laboratory September 26, 2012 Enormous troughs

[meteorite-list] Another almost overlooked meteorite - USA this time (DATIL)

2012-09-26 Thread Mendy Ouzillou
Congrats to Rob Lenssen on NWA 7449. I also wanted to give a shout-out to Michael Cottingham who has the following story on the DATIL meteorite listed on eBay: This is one that I have been working on for a number of years. Classification is complete and information has been submitted to the