[meteorite-list] 2021 Tucson show!

2020-09-20 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Hello Rock Nuts, I spoke with Stanley Chun, the manager of the Hotel Tucson City Center last week. He was very enthusiastic about the coming show. He said there was a meeting with the city of Tucson about the show and he was told that the city will be allowing the show. He said there will be

[meteorite-list] A meteorite friend has left us.

2020-06-20 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Many of you here on the list are not on Facebook. Thought I had better share the sad news that dear friend and mentor to many of us, Dick Pugh died this week. Dick was a wonderful guy, a science teacher, an educator to a world audience, a fireball expert, published author, a true mentor, and

[meteorite-list] A meteorite friend has left us

2020-06-20 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Many of you here on the list are not on Facebook. Thought I had better share the sad news that dear friend and mentor to many of us, Dick Pugh died this week. Dick was a wonderful guy, a science teacher, an educator to a world audience, a fireball expert, published author, a true mentor, and

[meteorite-list] A note from E.T.

2020-01-07 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Hi Folks, I am writing to pay homage to James Tobin and Paul Harris for all that they do for the meteorite community. We all owe them a debt of gratitude for bringing the meteorite community together in so many ways. So much of what they do takes work , effort and dedication with virtually no

[meteorite-list] Near miss 'City Killer' asteroid 2019 KO

2019-07-26 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/7/26/8931776/near-earth-asteroid-tracking There should be a few major fireballs produced by this gravel pile passing so near to Earth! Get ready! __ Visit our Facebook page

[meteorite-list] Fred

2018-10-13 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
So sad and shocking to learn of Freddie's demise. He and his wife Debbie were just here last weekend fishing and crabbing with us. The world is a sad place without Fred. My condolences to Fred's wire Debbie, his family and friends. E.T. __ Visit

[meteorite-list] microscope find

2018-06-10 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
For all you thin section collectors, spotted this ultraphot on EBay. Ex NASA equipment and a good deal. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zeiss-Ultraphot-III-Microscope-with-Rare-IIIB-Cabinet-and-Side-Table/362343678325?hash=item545d5dc175:g:fYwAAOSwV0NbF1cA

[meteorite-list] Pictures of Holbrook

2017-12-22 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
A number of list members replied that they don't have Facebook accounts. Here are images of my Holbrook stone. Please let me know if you would like to see more pictures. https://i.imgur.com/3CtHTsE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/kmfrTsh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/rddpu28.jpg Thanks, Edwin

[meteorite-list] Holbrook

2017-12-21 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Hello Listers, I am considering selling my collection specimen of Holbrook. I have no idea of what something like this stone will sell for nor what to ask. The weight is 1037 grams. I am writing to ask members of the community for their ideas on the value of this specimen. It is a Foote

[meteorite-list] Advert- meteorites

2017-11-24 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Hello list members, Please check out the meteorites I have recently listed on EBay. Lots of great meteorites and great pictures. Thanks, E.T. https://www.ebay.com/sch/etmeteorites/m.html __ Visit our Facebook page

[meteorite-list] Ad - Chunks of Mars for sale

2017-09-30 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Hello list members, We are selling a number of very nice partially crusted specimens of the shergottite NWA 6963. The fusion crust is very fresh and most specimens have more than 50% crust. There are pieces from 1.3 grams to 31.5 grams. Offering this material for $150.00 per gram. If

[meteorite-list] Art Ehlmann

2017-08-19 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
It is so sad to hear of Art's passing. Art was a dear friend and a very fine gentleman. My heart goes out to Carol. __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com

[meteorite-list] LARGE LUNAR MASS - AD

2017-07-12 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
​ ​Hello List members, I am offering a beautiful 487 gram lunar meteorite. Will consider offers over $25.00 per gram. Please private email me for pictures. You can also check out pictures of this specimen at my Facebook page. Now is your chance to add a well over one pound chunk of the moon

[meteorite-list] Friends

2017-01-08 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
To all of those in our meteorite community, some very sad news. Our dear friend and the guy with the biggest smile, Carlos Oddi passed away on December 30th. Carlos lost his battle with cancer but, he went out with pride, he was active and doing what he loved until nearly the end. Carlos was

[meteorite-list] Possible meteorite trades

2016-07-04 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Hello to all list members, I am reaching out to the farthest corners of the known world to appeal to any and all collectors. Having dealt in and collected meteorites, tektites and related books since I was just a kid, collecting all kinds of rocks which included a few cherished meteorites as

[meteorite-list] meteorite

2016-07-02 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Yep, it does look like a Campo. E.T. __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] iron meteorite

2016-07-02 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Yep, Looks like a Campo. Cheers, E.T. __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Meteor wine

2016-07-02 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Hello list members, I am searching for a bottle of Meteor wine. A friend would like to include one in his public meteorite display. I have searched through known wine buying venues and found a bottle in California, but they want $200.00 for one bottle, a bit steep for this project. I have seen

[meteorite-list] The meteorite giveaway drawing winner!

2016-01-17 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Patrick and I would like to thank everyone who participated in the meteorite giveaway drawing. I have to say that doing this makes me wish I had more specimens to give away. If I ever win the lottery, we will do this a lot more often. I created all of the tickets tonight and mixed them in

[meteorite-list] 2016 E.T. meteorite giveaway!

2016-01-10 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
The January, 2016 meteorite giveaway! I didn't win the powerball lottery last night, but am still feeling the spirit of giving. Digging through the vaults, preparing and packing for the Tucson show, I came across these cosmic gems and decided to give them away. The oriented Gao stone was

[meteorite-list] An annual meteorite gathering

2015-04-02 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
http://meteorites.pdx.edu/fundraiser.htm Hello list members, this is an invitation to a meteorite event at Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory at Portland State University in beautiful Portland, Oregon. For over ten years, we have held fun, successful fundraising banquets, sales and auctions to

[meteorite-list] Meteorite trade

2015-03-14 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Hello list members. I have a very nice 40.47 gram piece of D'Orbigny that I am offering in trade for a 6 to 10 gram fragment of Nakhla. Please feel free to make alternative trade offers. Thanks very much for your consideration, Edwin

[meteorite-list] Meteorite trade

2015-03-14 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Sorry, I should have thought to include my email address. etmeteori...@hotmail.com Thanks, E.T. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] ad - meteorite books

2015-02-27 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Hi folks, Over the years of my life I have amassed a large collection of books on numerous favorite subjects. In an effort to continue writing the series, 'The Meteorite Chronicles' I will be attempting to sell many of the books from this collection. The plan for now is to spend one week each

[meteorite-list] Nomenclature

2015-01-23 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Meteorite nick-names are beginning to resemble the names of beers and hot brews in the Northwest: Black Beauty and Hot Shocolate __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Ad - EarthUnder - The Meteorite Chronicles - A sci-fi series

2015-01-14 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
https://vimeo.com/116788466 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] EarthUnder - The Meteorite Chronicles debuts in Tucson - 2015‏‏

2015-01-03 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Hello list members, My new book, a science fiction/adventure, will debut at the Tucson show this year. We will be in the same suite #106 at Inn Suites/ Hotel Tucson City Center. The first in the series, EarthUnder - The Meteorite Chronicles will be available in late January. I have

[meteorite-list] Karoonda

2014-12-07 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Hello Bob and list, For those of you who have held onto Edwin Thompson Meteorites mail order catalogs dating from October 1984 up until the Spring 2001 final catalog, there are a number of sizeable pieces of Karoonda. In fact, until recently I still had very nice thin sections of Karoonda. I

[meteorite-list] ad -large Lake Murray, Oklahoma slice offered

2014-07-03 Thread Edwin Thompson via Meteorite-list
Hello List members, For anyone interested I am offering for sale a large (2550 grams) gorgeous slice of Lake Murray, Oklahoma. It measures 1/4 x 6 x 15.5. Keith Jenkerson did a beautiful job of stabilizing and etching this slice recently and it makes an amazing display specimen. Please