[meteorite-list] One very funky little Sikhote-Alin!

2004-01-05 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   I just received this little 33g Sikhote-Alin from Ivan. While meteorite impact pits is something that sounds normal, how about on the meteorite itself?!? It has what looks like an 'impact pit' in the surface of the meteorite. It also shows orientation or flight markings but look

Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 869 update

2004-01-05 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day Rafael,   I have a page here with info regarding NWA 869. The address is:   http://www.meteoritesaustralia.com/nwa869/   Its current official classification stands at L5.   Hope this helps some,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteorites.com.auwww.meteoritesaustralia.com     - Origi

[meteorite-list] Mars Images Link - Congratulations NASA

2004-01-04 Thread Jeff Kuyken
I for one would like to congratulate NASA on a job really well done this week! For those of you sitting at the computer, this page was posted literally minutes ago. It contains all the raw images just received from Mars.   http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/all/spirit001.html   Congratula

[meteorite-list] Ploughing Meteorites

2003-12-19 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Actually, my home state rare ataxite Willow Grove was also ploughed up. It even has the plough marks across the surface. If I'm not mistaken, I think Richfield was also found the same way!   Start ploughing in the holidays folks,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteorites.com.au   P.S. Hey Ster

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Funny eBay Auction (Up to 91,000 page views!)

2003-12-16 Thread Jeff Kuyken
WOW! Mark I had a real good laugh at that one! What's even funnier is that the auction has had nearly 91,000 page views!!!   Jeff - Original Message - From: MARK BOSTICK To: Meteorite List Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 11:26 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] OT: Funn

[meteorite-list] TOP 13 interesting Australian meteorite names.

2003-12-12 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Well here are 10 REAL and ACTUAL place names in Australia where a meteorite fall might cause some interest!     1. Beeron, QLD. (As an Aussie I just see this as "Beer On!" ;-) )   2. Berverly Hills, NSW. (Just to confuse the heck out of everyone!)   3. Crooked Corner, NSW. (Oh wait! Isn't tha

[meteorite-list] Aswan Rock - Opinions?

2003-12-12 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Hey all,   When I was in Egypt in October, I jumped onto a young half-trained CCRRAAZZYY camel and headed out into the desert. Among a few rocks (mostly fossils) I found an interesting stone which was nothing like the others in the area. I don't think it is a meteorite but it does look like s

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: My Top 10 of classic meteorite names

2003-12-11 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Fred wrote: "Do the Aussies stay up late at night, drinking one beer after another, trying to out do each other with wild names?"   YEP!   Hic,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteorites.com.auwww.meteoritesaustralia.com   (P.S. As for "Donga"; well let's just try and keep the list at least a

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: My Top 10 of classic meteorite names

2003-12-10 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Heck yeah mate! Lucky I don't live up North though cause then you'd have to bring a bottle of bourbon or rum as well! ;-)   Hic, Hic, Uuuurrrpp!   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteorites.com.auwww.meteoritesaustralia.com     - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [

Re: [meteorite-list] unclassified main masses...

2003-12-07 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day Dave,   Sure. They can have a name and not be classified. Take a look at the Meteoritical Society's Provisional Meteorite Name page here:   http://www.meteoriticalsociety.org/bulletin/prov-names.html   It shows the two you mentioned as:   NWA 193   Erfoud 9/17/2000 198g 1   c.s., wea

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorite calender 2004

2003-12-07 Thread Jeff Kuyken
I just want to know if all of Rob's Millbillillie comes with lipstick?!? ;-)   Nice fusion crust,   Jeff - Original Message - From: tracy latimer To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 11:01 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] meteorite calender

Re: [meteorite-list] crust % ?

2003-12-02 Thread Jeff Kuyken
I often think the same thing. The only problem then is determining the grade of the crust. Eg, fresh, weathered, partly weathered, discoloured etc. Not a bad idea though!!!   Cheers,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteorites.com.auwww.meteoritesaustralia.com     - Original Message -

[meteorite-list] Lunar Real Estate

2003-11-26 Thread Jeff Kuyken
I heard this being advertised on the radio for Christmas presents. Are they for real?!?!?!?   http://www.lunarrealty.com.au/   I might buy an acre in a couple of different spots and claim that all the lunar meteorites came from my land. You can send the royalties to..   Shessh,   Jeff

[meteorite-list] Questions: The shape of Iron meteorites and Mesosiderite density.

2003-11-24 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   I have just received a specimen from a prospector which obviously has a very high iron content (probably completely) and is not hematite or anything like that. It has some reasonably flat sides in an almost irregular cube shape. It was found 18 inches underground and in the midd

[meteorite-list] Ebay auctions with stories and trying not to laugh too loud!

2003-11-20 Thread Jeff Kuyken
I'm pretty much over meteor-wrongs being posted to the list but I stumbled across this one and had a good chuckle.   http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2204913905&category=3239   My favourite bits are:   "It still has a slight smell of being burnt." after supposedly being fo

[meteorite-list] Chondrules in meteorite

2003-11-17 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day all,   I just prepared a small 10.7g unclassified meteorite I've had sitting around for a few months. The first photo is the initial 240 grit polish: http://www.meteoritesaustralia.com/images/NWA XXX (Chondrules) 1.jpg   The other two are polished to 600 grit. http://www.meteoritesaust

Re: [meteorite-list] Who know the email of this idiot?

2003-11-14 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Must admit it was a bit funny but keep in mind it also breaches Copyright Law and probably cause for defamation.   Jeff   - Original Message - From: Steve Schoner To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2003 1:46 AM Subject: RE: [

Re: [meteorite-list] 'Paul Revere' Scientist Suggests Unusual Asteroid Warning System

2003-11-12 Thread Jeff Kuyken
If such a project was ever going to take place then maybe they just need to think in dollars. Put a $10+ million reward/grant for the first institution to discover and certify a NEO posing a very serious or imminent risk to Earth. There might be plenty of people willing to invest in the prog

Re: [meteorite-list] Ownership Claimed for Asteroid 433 Eros

2003-11-09 Thread Jeff Kuyken
I just want to know how any individual court can get off on thinking they can even make a judgment on something so big outside their country; let alone the PLANET!!!   Jeff   - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [meteorite-list] CH or CB Chondrite?

2003-09-14 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Thanks Bernd. What would this list do without you?!? ;-) Well it seems a definitive answer to my question is still while away from being conclusively decided on and accepted. Thanks for everyone's help and answers.   Cheers,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteoritesaustralia.com - Orig

[meteorite-list] CH or CB Chondrite?

2003-09-14 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   I'm hoping that someone may be able to clear this up. HAH 237 is formally classified as being a CH (petrologic type 3) chondrite and S3, W2. However, I've seen it listed on many websites as a CH-BEN (Metal rich Bencubbinite). I thought that CB or Bencubbinites are now a separate

Re: [meteorite-list] AW: HAVH-6 = 6 Hebe

2003-08-26 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day Norbert & List,   Some time ago I put together a page with the suspected parent bodies of different meteorites. You can visit the list here: http://www.meteoritesaustralia.com/odds&ends/origin.html   If anyone has more that could be added, feel free to drop me an email.   Cheers,   Jeff

[meteorite-list] Website Update: Classification List

2003-08-10 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Just a quick note to let everyone know that the Classification List at my site has been updated with over 1000 meteorites added. The list now comprises around 8100 different meteorites.   Cheers,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteoritesaustralia.com

[meteorite-list] Of Mesosiderites & Diogenites

2003-07-18 Thread Jeff Kuyken
There has been a bit of talk about the pairings of Mesosiderites and also Metal Rich Diogenites. I have been fortunate enough to obtain a piece of NWA 1827 (Metal-Rich Diogenite) and today a piece of NWA 1879 (Mesosiderite). I expected these two specimens to be different, but under a 10x lou

[meteorite-list] eBay: Is this what a larger SANTA CATHARINA looks like?

2003-07-11 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Hey all, I noticed this auction for a Santa Catharina individual. Anyone have an opinion on this one? Don't know the seller either. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2182802717&category=32 39&rd=1 Cheers, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteor

[meteorite-list] VIRUS WARNING!

2003-06-21 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Just a friendly note to all that it seems the w32.klez virus is running rampant through the list. My computer has already found, filtered and stopped infected emails a number of times over the last few days. The removal tool can be found at Symantec's website at this address:  

[meteorite-list] NASA - Astronomy Picture of the Day Turns 8!

2003-06-16 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List, Thought some may like to see todays page. http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap030617.html Cheers, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/ma

[meteorite-list] Ebay auction 2637491272 - Meteorwrong?

2003-06-01 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Has anyone else seen this auction? Most probably haven't as the seller will ship to Australia only. I wrote to enquire but have not received a response. If interested the auction can be seen at: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=493&item=263749127 2&rd

[meteorite-list] Annual Meteorite Dealer Award

2003-05-29 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   I was thinking tonight that it might be nice to have some sort of recognition for those dealers who go "above & beyond". The award could be determined by the votes of collectors around the world who have had positive experiences. The preparation of specimens, ease of communicat

Re: [meteorite-list] RE: My Introduction

2003-04-01 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day Ryan,   I'd like to welcome you also. And I have to say that I very much liked the way you but this...   "the art of meteorite hunting"   Couldn't be truer at the moment,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteoritesaustralia.com     - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [meteorite-list] Illinois fall and Art's Birthday

2003-03-28 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Hey Bernd, Count me in too. Happy Birthday Art. Happy Hunting Everyone, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com - Original Message - From: "Bernd Pauli HD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, Ma

[meteorite-list] Re: New Illinois Fall - Sniffer Dogs?!?

2003-03-27 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Adam wrote "were told of one instance where a dog found a freshly crusted stone also!"   This has been discussed a few times on the list. Maybe getting the sniffer dogs in, is not a stupid idea in this particualr case!!!   Woof,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteoritesaustralia

[meteorite-list] Unusual line around meteorite matrix.

2003-03-23 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Just thought I'd throw this one out to you. I recently bought a 105.8g unclassified saharan and after it was cut you are able to notice a dark line surrounding the majority of the outer matrix. I have a pretty good idea as to what it may be, but thought I would ask opinions bef

[meteorite-list] Photos From A Famous Meteorite Town!

2003-03-19 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Well this one's particularly for you Mark although I'm sure others will appreciate it too. When you ran one of your previous meteorite contests, you awarded me a consulation prize just for mentioning that there's a street in Murchison, Victoria called Meteorite St. Well last time I headed th

[meteorite-list] Results of "What's Your Favourite Ordinary Chondrite?"

2003-03-17 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Firstly, thanks to all those who sent in replies to the post. While it's hard to get a good cross-section from 20-30 different replies, there were some interesting and somewhat unexpected outcomes. It started with an on-slaught of the LL-Chondrites (which I sort of expected) but

[meteorite-list] What's Your Favourite Ordinary Chondrite?

2003-03-11 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Today I got to thinking how most of the 'Prestige' in meteorites generally goes to the Achondrites, Pallasites etc. The good lookers! ;-) So I thought I would throw this out to everyone and ask what your favourite Ordinary Chondrite is because there are some really amazing mete

Re: [meteorite-list] Tatahouine Pronounciation - HAH! Try these!

2003-03-05 Thread Jeff Kuyken
HAH! Orgueil & Muonionalusta! Not a bad challenge at all. But why don't you give these meteorite names a try! ;-)   Jajh deh Kot Lalu Bielokrynitschie Zhovtnevyi Gualeguaychú Savtschenskoje Verkhne Dnieprovsk Veliko-Nikolaevsky Priisk     Now they're tongue-twisters,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #308

[meteorite-list] Tatahouine Pronounciation - Thanks

2003-03-05 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Thanks everyone for your help. I just love a good meteorite pronounciation debate! ;-)   Thanks again,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteoritesaustralia.com   - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, Ma

[meteorite-list] Tatahouine - Pronounciation & MOH Hardness?

2003-03-02 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Hopefully someone may be able to help me out with this one. Does anyone know where Tatahouine ranks on the MOH Hardness scale? (Or if it has even been tested this way?)   I was also curious with it's pronounciation. Like so many meteorite names, you ASSUME, but are you correct?

Re: [meteorite-list] Big-Ass Rusty Campo

2003-02-12 Thread Jeff Kuyken
slice. Good luck, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com - Original Message - From: "Bob Martino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2003 3:24 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Big-Ass Rusty Campo > All, &g

[meteorite-list] Could this be a piece of meteorite from N.Y. State?

2003-02-04 Thread Jeff Kuyken
(Posted this last night but I don't think it got through. Apologies if it doubles up.)     G'day List,   I got an email from someone who found this specimen while prospecting in New York State. I've posted it The Meteorite 'Space'. Any opinions?   http://www.meteoritesaustralia.com/space/ny.

[meteorite-list] Space Shuttle Columbia - A Tragic Day!

2003-02-02 Thread Jeff Kuyken
I too would like to echo the sentiments of others in the sorrow of losing Columbia. This mission has been closely followed by myself and all of Melbourne. Certainly close to our heart. One of our local Universities and High Schools were running an experiment during the mission on the effects

Re: [meteorite-list] triolite inclusions

2003-01-27 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day Mike, Russ & List,   I have a small endcut of NWA 803 which has a few metal pockets and in the centre of those are other inclusions. It is not rust, but I always thought it was perhaps triolite. They are a gold/brown colour. Would this assumption be correct or way off track? I think I

Re: [meteorite-list] Mystery Meteorite Contest II

2003-01-26 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day Adam & List,   Firstly I would just like to say that I think the contest is a great way to unify and educate the members of this list. I'm not sure how detailed we need to be, but here goes my guesses!   Specimen 1: Lunar Breccia - Probably my most guessed, guess! ;-)   Specimen 2: Aubr

[meteorite-list] The Meteorite 'Space' - Hopefully returning some favours!

2003-01-25 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   There have been so many people on this list who have always been there to help me when it was needed. Thank you to everyone. I realised after I put the unclassified meteorite page together for Steven the other day, that I can probably do that for any list member who has a photo

Re: [meteorite-list] Sad day for astronomy

2003-01-20 Thread Jeff Kuyken
e moment to say the least! Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com - Original Message - From: "Ron Baalke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Meteorite Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 9:16 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-l

Re: [meteorite-list] New Iron Meteorite Finds

2003-01-17 Thread Jeff Kuyken
m has quite an active program regarding the recovery of meteorites off the Nullabor Plain. So they ARE being found! We just AREN'T getting them!!! ;-) Cheers, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com - Original Message - From: ROCKS ON FIRE To: John Divelbis

Re: [meteorite-list] thanks for the recomendations - Now I'm Annoyed

2003-01-13 Thread Jeff Kuyken
gs that go with the hobby; such as this list! The year is still young, so plenty of time to make it a good one! Cheers, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.n

Re: [meteorite-list] Opinions On An Unclassified Saharan - UPDATE

2003-01-12 Thread Jeff Kuyken
site. NWA 531 is classified LL4, S1, W1 and could quite possibly be paired with this piece. Although Stefan also has a very similar piece which is awaiting classification and should be announced soon. Thanks again, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaust

Re: [meteorite-list] Is the list working? - Thanks Art!

2003-01-12 Thread Jeff Kuyken
ly hammered home just how much of a service Art is providing the meteorite community with this fantastic list and I for one would really like to say 'Thankyou'! Happy list reading, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com - Original Message - From: [EMAI

[meteorite-list] Opinions On An Unclassified Saharan

2003-01-09 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   I have just received a nice little unclassified saharan meteorite from the Hupes which is very different to any other pieces I have. It has peaked my interest and since there is so much knowledge in this list, I thought I'd ask for opinions as to what the classification may be.

[meteorite-list] Stolen lunar materials

2003-01-07 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   The Apollo Moon Landings are one of the greatest achievements of the human race! Sample worth aside; stealing those samples was a slap in the face to human spirit and endeavour! Take a moment to reflect on - "That's one small step for man. One giant leap for man-kind!" and how

[meteorite-list] Stolen Lunar Material

2003-01-07 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   The Apollo Lunar Landings are one of the greatest achievements by the human race. By the thieves stealing the lunar samples, it is a slap in the face for human spirit and endeavour. Take a moment to reflect on; "That's one small step for man. One giant leap for man-kind!" They h

Re: [meteorite-list] Re-Asteroid?

2002-12-26 Thread Jeff Kuyken
e shape no matter where the sun or aircraft is in the sky. Just my opinion anyhow. Hope everyone had a great Christmas and you all have a great New Year too. May 2003 be filled with many meteorite falls! ;-) Cheers, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com - Original Message

[meteorite-list] NWA 869 Photos Wanted

2002-12-23 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   I'm putting together a page on my site for NWA 869. I am hoping that someone out there may be able to email me some nice photos that I can use on the page. I'm more than happy to credit any source.   Thanks,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteoritesaustralia.com

[meteorite-list] Website has been completely over-hauled.

2002-12-16 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Just thought I would let you know that my site has been completely over-hauled and given a new look. I must thank fellow meteorite collector, Palgie Lavenne in France who put in heaps of work to help me out. There is still a little work to do here and there so any constructive

[meteorite-list] Solar Eclipse

2002-12-04 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   I've just come from watching the Solar Eclipse over Australia. It was truly an awe-inspiring and humbling event. It looked like it was going to be blocked out at first, but the clouds parted and disappeared in time to watch. While it did not reach Totality over Melbourne, I was

[meteorite-list] What the...?

2002-11-30 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   What the... ?   http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=742103884       Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteoritesaustralia.com

[meteorite-list] Australian Meteorite Law

2002-11-07 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   I just thought I would mention that yesterday I went and viewed the Melbourne Museum's Meteorite Collection. I would have to say that the best specimen I saw (possibly will ever see) was the Moama Eucrite. A truly amazing specimen. An extremely fresh oriented 3.3kg stone. I try

[meteorite-list] Newest Update on the Russian Impact Event.

2002-10-30 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Just thought I would mention to those of you following the Russian Impact Event on the 25th September 2002 that I have been in contact with the Institute of Solar-Terrestrial Physics (ISTP) at the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The Deputy Director, Victor Gr

[meteorite-list] Re: Where's Steve Arnold - Meteoritebroker.com

2002-10-23 Thread Jeff Kuyken
ow wondering if everything is okay. Hope so!   Thanks again,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteoritesaustralia.com   - Original Message ----- From: Jeff Kuyken To: Meteorite List Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 5:59 PM Subject: Where's Steve Arnold - Meteoriteb

[meteorite-list] Where's Steve Arnold - Meteoritebroker.com

2002-10-23 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Just wondering if anyone has had any recent contact with Steve Arnold (Meteoritebroker.com - not Chicago). I've been waiting for a meteorite for 2 months and he has not replied to any of my emails. The same thing happened with my only other purchase from Steve as well. I would

[meteorite-list] NWA 980

2002-10-21 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Some of you may remember my post a week or so about NWA 980. I have a photo from Mike Farmer (Thanks Mike) showing a piece of NWA 980 with a large white inclusion which I have added to the NWA 980 page in the new section of my website. I have a question about this meteorite thou

[meteorite-list] Site Update

2002-10-19 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   For those of you interested I've done some updates through my website. The classification list has been slightly altered and updated making it easier to navigate the page. Over the coming months I am also going to update and increase the amount of information as much as I can.

[meteorite-list] NWA 980 - LL3.7

2002-10-13 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   I was just taking a look at my small piece of NWA 980 which is classified as LL3.7, S2, W3 with a TKW of about 2kg. The small 1g piece I have is clearly divided into two very distinct and different matrix's. I'm curious if anyone has a larger piece and/or a photo. (Mike F.?) I w

Re: [meteorite-list] NASA Researchers Probe Mundrabilla Meteorite - The Aussie Way

2002-10-12 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Thought I would share a story about Mundrabilla. I was in Adelaide earlier in the year and they actually have a 2500 kg piece of the second largest mass at the Museum. ( Half the 5 or 6 tonne mass. Can't remember the exact weight.) It is located right at the front entrance. In

Re: [meteorite-list] Murchison Main Mass & Thanks

2002-10-06 Thread Jeff Kuyken
a.com     - Original Message - From: "Bernd Pauli HD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "M come Meteorite Meteorites" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Jeff Kuyken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Meteorite List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 0

[meteorite-list] Murchison Main Mass

2002-10-05 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Can somebody please tell me where the main mass of the Murchison (CM2) fall resides? Also the deatils of it's size and any other information would also be appreciated.   Thanks,   Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteoritesaustralia.com

[meteorite-list] Site update & 20% off - AD

2002-10-03 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Just thought I would let you know that I have done some basic updates on my site including the Monthly Favourite pages. I'm also offering 20% off till the end of the week on my meteorites for sale if anyone is interested. They're mostly just small micro's and macro's.   Thanks,

Re: [meteorite-list] Pictures of the new olivine diogenite

2002-09-23 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day Adam and List,   Thanks for sharing that photo with everyone. It looks like one VERY interesting specimen. If anyone hasn't yet taken a look at the photo yet, I certainly recommend it. This may sound crazy, but I think the cut-face looks a bit like a Hubble deep space image of a nebula

Re: [meteorite-list] Stopping Rust & Preserving Iron Meteorites - THIS WORKS!

2002-09-19 Thread Jeff Kuyken
t; > > for help to stop my Chinga slice rusting. There> > have> > > > been a few posts since then asking similar> > questions> > > > so I thought I would share this with everyone.> > > > Before I continue, I really need to mention t

[meteorite-list] Stopping Rust & Preserving Iron Meteorites - THIS WORKS!

2002-09-18 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G’day List,  A couple of months ago I wrote to the list asking for help to stop my Chinga slice rusting. There have been a few posts since then asking similar questions so I thought I would share this with everyone. Before I continue, I really need to mention that the problematic 111g slice

[meteorite-list] September 11 - One Year Anniversary

2002-09-10 Thread Jeff Kuyken
they never will be. So from Down Under may I simply say that my thoughts and heart are with you on this difficult day. Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Times - Oriented Irons (& Best Chondrules!)

2002-09-06 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   I also just took a look at the really interesting article on oriented meteorites in this month's Meteorite Times. The opening paragraph got me thinking about one of my pieces.   "I saw a small iron this last month that was oriented in a very strange manner. It had a melted lip o

[meteorite-list] Chinga - Stopping rust and preserving?

2002-07-30 Thread Jeff Kuyken
en an effective way of storing it to preserve that finish? Hope someone can help! Thanks, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Jeff's online meteorite listing

2002-07-19 Thread Jeff Kuyken
arch bar at the bottom of the list. That way if you are looking for or find a specimen from a certain classification, you can search the web staight from my page and not have to go to a separate search engine site. Hope you all enjoy the list and get as much use out of it as I have. T

[meteorite-list] New complete on-line listing of Meteorites.

2002-07-18 Thread Jeff Kuyken
l use and I hope others will get just as much use. Thanks, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Antarctic Meteorite Treaty?

2002-07-17 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List, Could someone please let me know in which year the Antarctic Treaty started? And therefore what the last year was which you can leagally purchase specimens from. Much appreciated. Thanks, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustrali

[meteorite-list] An informal Aussie meteorite name!

2002-07-07 Thread Jeff Kuyken
). Specimens: 30 g, Haag. Catchya later mate, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] cumberland falls

2002-07-07 Thread Jeff Kuyken
heers, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com - Original Message - From: "Steve Arnold, Chicago!!!" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2002 12:56 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] cumberland falls > Hi list. It seems l

[meteorite-list] Birthday Meteorite

2002-07-02 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day, Well I've read two posts in one day about one of my birthday meteorites. I've been looking around a little in the last couple of weeks for a piece of the fall; Knyahinya (L/LL5)! So if anyone has a piece for sale, could you please let me know! Thanks, Jeff Kuyken

Re: [meteorite-list] Australian Meteorites

2002-07-02 Thread Jeff Kuyken
few. Let's not forget also where one of the great "meteorite machines" is located. The Nullabor Plain is mostly across Western Australia! Hold on to those Aussie meteorites cause you never know, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com - Original Message - F

[meteorite-list] Meteor Colours!

2002-06-27 Thread Jeff Kuyken
t who could answer these questions. I don't remember anyone else mentioning this topic before, so apologies if I'm going over old ground. Thanks, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com (P.S. - Colour is spelt with a 'u' in Australia! I can spell

[meteorite-list] Bencubbin.

2002-06-06 Thread Jeff Kuyken
leaned, treated etc, like an iron? Or is it more fragile and unforgiving? Apparently it can oxidise relatively easily, so what is the best way to prevent and treat it when it appears? I would appreciate any advice or personal experiences from others about this weird and wonderful meteorite. Than

[meteorite-list] U.S. Mail

2002-06-06 Thread Jeff Kuyken
lar Air Mail. That's pretty good by anyone's standard. Thanks again, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] RESEND: Website update & Meteorite sale.

2002-06-01 Thread Jeff Kuyken
u should be able to use the URL: http://www.meteoritesaustralia.com/home.html It will take you straight to the home page and should avoid any (.swf) start-up problems. Thanks everyone for the support and positive compliments too. Much appreciated! Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.mete

[meteorite-list] RESEND: Website update & Meteorite sale.

2002-05-30 Thread Jeff Kuyken
nt" because I don't think there is anything over $20! Some really nice little pieces too! I've also changed the Monthly Favourite if you're interested in that one as well. Happy browsing and thanks again, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com

[meteorite-list] Website update & Meteorite sale.

2002-05-30 Thread Jeff Kuyken
eces. It's turned into a bit of a "Bargain Basement" because I don't think there is anything over $20! Some really nice little pieces too! I've also changed the Monthly Favourite if you're interested in that one as well. Happy browsing and thanks again, Jeff Kuyken I.

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Pronunciation Hosting.

2002-05-22 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List, Just out of curiosity, did anyone end up hosting the meteorite pronunciation page that was talked about a couple of months back? Thanks, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Contest 2 Winner and an award for Strope?

2002-05-09 Thread Jeff Kuyken
I think that is a great idea Bernd. I would be happy if my prize went to Catherine too. Thanks again Mark for a great competition. Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com - Original Message - From: "Bernd Pauli HD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mark Bosti

Re: [meteorite-list] FREE METEORITE CONTEST TWO! NWA's!

2002-05-05 Thread Jeff Kuyken
rbonaceous Chondrites Angrites   Let's not forget that this competition would not be possible without them!   Thanks,   Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com   - Original Message - From: Mark Bostick To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 04,

Re: [meteorite-list] Hello Everybody - eBay Auction - FREE GOLD BASIN

2002-05-02 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day Mark, Glad to hear you are better. I've got a few within a 90 odd minute drive. How's Cranbourne (~30km), Willow Grove (~90km) and Murchison (~150km)? Just for interest; there's a road in Murchison called Meteorite Street! Thanks, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.met

Re: [meteorite-list] New Meteorite Website!

2002-05-02 Thread Jeff Kuyken
Thankyou Rhett. And to everyone else for your kind words. This great list is one of the reasons that makes meteorite collecting even more fun! Thanks again, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com - Original Message - From: "Rhett Bourland" <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [meteorite-list] A curious reference

2002-05-02 Thread Jeff Kuyken
s a small town or outback station somewhere called Whitestone. (Maybe!) Happy Town Hunting, Jeff Kuyken IMCA #3085 www.meteoritesaustralia.com - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 6:06 AM Subject: Re: [meteorit

Re: [meteorite-list] New Meteorite Website!

2002-05-02 Thread Jeff Kuyken
y will let you know their photographic secrets. Thanks again, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 - Original Message - From: "Graham Christensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 4:48 AM Subject: Re: [meteorit

[meteorite-list] New Meteorite Website!

2002-05-01 Thread Jeff Kuyken
ebsite. So it's just small and simple at the moment but will grow. The address is: www.meteoritesaustralia.com Thanks for reading, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Plotting Months and Days - Part 1

2002-04-26 Thread Jeff Kuyken
riginal Message - From: "almitt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jeff Kuyken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Meteorite List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 3:33 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Plotting Months and Days - Part 1 > Hi Jeff an

Re: [meteorite-list] Plotting Months and Days - Part 1

2002-04-26 Thread Jeff Kuyken
be out freezing in the middle of the night on Aug 12! Happy Sky Watching, Jeff Kuyken I.M.C.A. #3085 - Original Message - From: "Bernd Pauli HD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "meteorite-list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Al Mitterling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&g

[meteorite-list] "Stable Nantan" Huh???

2002-04-24 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List, Well just when you think you have that elusive "Stable Nantan"; HHEELLOO RUST! I just found a single 90g Nantan that I forgot about and left in a small, sealed, plastic bag. It is showing some very slight signs of rust, but what intrigued me was a pale green oily residue that

[meteorite-list] "Stable Nantan" Huh???

2002-04-24 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List,   Well just when you think you have that elusive "Stable Nantan"; HHEELLOO RUST! I just found a single 90g Nantan that I forgot about and left in a small, sealed, plastic bag. It is showing some very slight signs of rust, but what intrigued me was a pale green oily residue

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