[meteorite-list] Hayabusa Asteroid probe runs into trouble

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4316162.stm Asteroid probe runs into trouble Japan's Hayabusa spacecraft, designed to collect a sample from an asteroid and return it to Earth, has lost the second of its three reaction wheels. These wheels help the probe maintain its attitude, or

RE: [meteorite-list] RE: POLL: rustiest most unstable known

as the day it was cut over a year on. The best stuff I have found is 'Lithium Grease', just spread a smear on iron slices all over on and then wipe off the excess it protects for at least 6 months... Mark Ford -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

RE: [meteorite-list] rust eh eh :)

while still slightly warm so that the water doesn't get chance to re-condense. Btw IMHO, The best solvent to use is anhydrous ethanol (alcohol) since this absorbs water, it helps in drying them out.. Best Mark Ford -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [meteorite-list] Cutting Meteorites

used one) they even have coolant tanks. There is a bit of cutting loss due to the width of the blade, but on a cheap weathered NWA or something Its not a problem. Cheers, Mark Ford -Original Message- From: Tim Gingell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 26 November 2003 20:38

[meteorite-list] crust % ?

4 ~66% 5 ~83% 6 ~100% All Fusion Crust Just a thought? Mark Ford The information contained in this email may be commercially sensitive and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the person(s

RE: [meteorite-list] crust % ?

a lot simpler than trying to work out an exact percentage on an irregular shaped object!) Anyway the same argument is true for shock and weathering, but that seems to work, (you could certainly argue that shock and weathering is more complex than '0-6'!) Regards, Mark Ford

RE: [meteorite-list] Hey, I am an idiot!!!!!

I once left a small gibeon in etch for [4 days] (I completely forgot) Needless to say, nothing left but sludge! Mark F. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 04 December 2003 06:50 To: Tom aka James Knudson Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

RE: [meteorite-list] My Top 10 of classic meteorites

Here's my top ten 1 Allende 2 Allende 3 Allende 4 Allende 5 Allende 6 Allende 7 Allende 8 Allende 9 Allende 10 Allende But hey I'm not fussy. :) The information contained in this email may be commercially

RE: [meteorite-list] Is there room for a meteorite question ?

as the core is such a big mass, any significant thermal contraction distortion would hardly be noticeable in a small hand specimen but I would imagine the thermal contraction in something the size of a large planetary body would be massive. Mark Ford

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

Fred, lol Your post it made me Wonder whether we should run a light hearted 'competition for the best sounding fictitious meteorite name!?' Here are my contributions 'Upshit creek' 'Bond 007' 'South Park Forest' 'Mill-Hill-Billy' C'mon I am sure some of you can do better? Mark

[meteorite-list] RE: My Top 10 fictiticous meteorite names - Competition

) 'shinyside - Aubrite' ( read - all bright!) 'QE2 001' (low odds this one!) And my Favorite... 'Buckingham Pallasite' (A Royal Fall!) MARK FORD -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 December 2003 06:06 To: mark ford; [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [meteorite-list] crust % ?

~100% All Fusion Crust Just a thought? Mark Ford The information contained in this email may be commercially sensitive and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you

RE: [meteorite-list] NEW Proud Tom website - for real.

Actually Michael the URL is http://www.x-mail.net/proudtom3/ (Your link didn't work) -Original Message- From: Michael L Blood [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 09 December 2003 19:31 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [meteorite-list] NEW Proud Tom website - for real. Proud Tom is STILL

RE: [meteorite-list] NEW Proud Tom website - for real.

It was there, but as soon as I posted the link it disappeared!? Very odd! -Original Message- From: M come Meteorite Meteorites [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 12 December 2003 09:38 To: mark ford; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] NEW Proud Tom website - for real. you

RE: [meteorite-list] NEW Proud Tom website - for real.

Ah, Just checked it looks like X-mail is down for maintenance so try later... The information contained in this email may be commercially sensitive and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the

RE: [meteorite-list] Aswan Rock - Opinions?

Jeff Looks like a sedimentary pressure metamorphosized aggregated conglomerate to me :). But I have seen similar looking rocks in the Alps (Austria) only over there they tend to be found near river beds, something to do with the Ice age. Could also be a type of granite or

[meteorite-list] Aswan Rock - Opinions?

Jeff Looks like a sedimentary pressure metamorphosized aggregated conglomerate to me... :). But I have seen similar looking rocks in the Alps (Austria) only over there they tend to be found near river beds, something to do with the Ice age. Could also be a type of granite or Marble there

RE: [meteorite-list] Christmas Day Mars Landing (Beagle 2)

I think us Brits should be proud of Beagle2 ! - Even if it was designed on a shoe string, and looks like a cheap lunchbox, Just think what we could do with 1/100th of NASAs budget!! (A lot more than NASA I suspect, geez does that organization waste money or what) Of course it will

RE: [meteorite-list] Beagle 2 again

the results from the microscope carried on board! Mark Ford -Original Message- From: meteoriteshow [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 19 December 2003 11:26 To: Meteorite List Meteoritecentral Subject: [meteorite-list] Beagle 2 again For those who are interested, there is a good

RE: [meteorite-list] Re: Top Ten Contest Winner is...

Just a big thank you to Fred for running the Meteorite names competition, well done. Merry Christmas! The information contained in this email may be commercially sensitive and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not

RE: [meteorite-list] TRY THIS !!!!!!

in time). Really Wacky, but it makes you think!! Merry Christmas!! Mark Ford The information contained in this email may be commercially sensitive and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the person(s

RE: [meteorite-list] RI Christmas Lectures

-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 January 2004 15:04 To: mark ford; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] RI Christmas Lectures In a message dated 05/01/04 14:10:36 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone else in the UK see

RE: [meteorite-list] RI Christmas Lectures

Hardy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 January 2004 16:37 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] RI Christmas Lectures Are any of the lectures available in the US? My wife is a High School science teacher and she might be able to use them. David Hardy --- mark ford [EMAIL

RE: [meteorite-list] Spanish fireball video

Try http://cgi.omroep.nl/cgi-bin/streams?/nos/nieuws/2004/januari/video/0501 04/vuurbal.rm Nice fireball !! MF -Original Message- From: Marco Langbroek [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 January 2004 16:10 To: meteorite list Subject: [meteorite-list] Spanish fireball video Check

RE: [meteorite-list] New fall in Spain

Personally I doubt they will find much, needle in a haystack time, but it is interesting that the Spanish seem to be willing to send the army and helicopters to search all day and night! Most countries wouldnt bother. - Sometimes mankinds response to meteorite falls is more

RE: [meteorite-list] Color Picture From Spirit is Most Detailed View of Mars Ever Seen

http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/press/spirit/20040106a/PIA04995_b r2.jpg Well, credit where credit is due, well done NASA [very] nice job!! Simply amazing pictures, I think the expression kids in a candy store would describe the mood!! And yes the rocks do look remarkably meteoric!

RE: [meteorite-list] Inclusion

Berhard, Does the inclusion contain any defined chondrules? (Difficult to see from the photo) Mark F. -Original Message- From: Bernhard Rendelius Rems [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 07 January 2004 08:26 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [meteorite-list] Inclusion Hi, I bought a NWA

RE: [meteorite-list] Inclusion

Bernhard, If there little/no evidence of chondrules (or they are much less defined than the surrounding matrix) then it is most likely an impact melt, breccia inclusion. You really need to put it under a microscope before you can tell for sure.. Mark Ford -Original Message- From

[meteorite-list] Beagle2 - still no response

The best hope to cantact Beagle2 has failed. Controllers received no signal at around 4pm GMT when the ESA spacecraft, Mars Express flew over the landing site. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3376343.stm I guess it's time to turn out the lights. Mark

RE: [meteorite-list] Fw: Cleaning Rusty Chondrites

replacing due to eventual evaporation. Mark Ford The information contained in this email may be commercially sensitive and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you

[meteorite-list] HTML Postings

not to apply to most people? If we are allowed to post in HTML then great, it makes emails more interesting as we can use hyperlinks etc, but can someone clear up the situation? Cheers, Mark Ford The information contained

[meteorite-list] Latest Spirit Picture - FAB

The Latest Mars Panorama has just been posted and it is superb!! You've got to see this! http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/press/spirit/20040112a/mspan_2X_f inal-A10R1.jpg Main Page: http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/home/index.html MF

RE: [meteorite-list] Re: OT: MOON TRAVEL?

it to orbit mars ! My 1.9p woth Mark Ford The information contained in this email may be commercially sensitive and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you

RE: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Puzzle

Sonny, Maybe you could glue some of it together but put plastic or wood spacers on some of the pieces so that they are held say half an inch from each other so that the rock looks 'exploded' ( so then you can see inside too, and still get an idea of the original shape. I have seen this done

RE: [meteorite-list] Finding Bits Of Mars On Earth

.. use our information to help a tourist pick up a meteorite and lock it away in a private collection, it's a travesty to me. What? ... As opposed to scientific teams scouring Antarctica and then locking the meteorites away in [their] collections?? How much scientifically collected material

RE: [meteorite-list] Spirit Drives to a Rock Called 'Adirondack' for Close Inspection

Looks like there are quite a few vesicles too. Mark Ford -Original Message- From: Thomas Webb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 20 January 2004 14:36 To: Ron Baalke Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Spirit Drives to a Rock Called 'Adirondack' for Close

RE: [meteorite-list] Spirit Drives to a Rock Called 'Adirondack' for Close Inspection

Nice B W image of Adirondack. http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/all/2/p/016/2P127783908EFF0327P2370L7M1.JPG -Original Message- From: mark ford Sent: 20 January 2004 14:58 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Spirit Drives to a Rock Called 'Adirondack

[meteorite-list] Communication Problems with Spirit

Ground controllers were able to send commands to the Mars Exploration Rover Spirit early Wednesday and received a simple signal acknowledging that the rover heard them, but they did not receive expected scientific and engineering data during scheduled communication passes during the rest of that

[meteorite-list] UK Fall statistics..

,I must be bored :) Mark Ford The information contained in this email may be commercially sensitive and/or legally privileged. It is intended solely for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. If you are not a named

!RE: [meteorite-list] UK Fall statistics..

.. But Like I said I was bored! Cheers! Mark -Original Message- From: DNAndrews [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 22 January 2004 17:46 To: mark ford Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] UK Fall statistics.. mark ford wrote: So it indeed appears we (UK) are 'over due' for a fall

RE: [meteorite-list] 'Serious Anomaly' Silences Mars Spirit Rover

/CME (Coronal mass ejections) recently, maybe this is what damaged Spirit? Mark Ford -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 23 January 2004 10:08 To: 'Ron Baalke'; Meteorite-List (E-mail) Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] 'Serious Anomaly' Silences Mars

[meteorite-list] ESA discovers water on mars

Mars water found, more here : http://www.esa.int/export/SPECIALS/Mars_Express/index.html -Original Message- From: Bernhard Rendelius Rems [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 23 January 2004 12:25 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [meteorite-list] ESA discovers water on mars

[meteorite-list] ESA discovers water on mars

Bernd, Superb! That just has to have been made by water!, you even can see small streams and a shoreline (when you zoom in). I think that's one the best photo of mars I have ever seen! Just imagine what is to come.. Mark Ford

RE: [meteorite-list] Opportunity has landed!

Well done Nasa nice landing. Take a look at the soil slide marks on the bottom left of this picture http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/press/opportunity/20040125a/Panca m_Sol1_Postcard_part.jpg Don't they just look so much like wet mud. Notice the tiny holes that have appeared in the soil?

[meteorite-list] Virus warning!!

There is a particularly nasty virus doing the rounds at the moment Called W32/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you see anything that matches the following, delete it: From: (spoofed email sender) - to spoof (v): to fool. In this context, it means the message may appear to come from someone you know. It

RE: [meteorite-list] Bogged Down Software Could Explain Spirit's Ailment

Also...there was a solar event Wednesday and the timing of that is being looked at with respect to correlation to the onset of our problems. The flash memories are sensitive to high-energy ions and neutrons when they are being read from and written to, and we were certainly engaged in a lot of

RE: [meteorite-list] OT Cool link about reentry

Interesting link Tom!, Makes you wonder if there is actually a way to generate electrical power by utilizing atmospheric re-entry heating? If only we could find some way of converting all that heat into stored power... Mark Ford -Original Message- From: Tom aka James Knudson

RE: [meteorite-list] Re: Cleaning Meteorites

Ryan, If it's been cut or sliced, it's probably already had cutting coolant (water or oil) and maybe alcohol all over it, so unless it's a pristine specimen, then it's already been subjected to terrestrial water/liquids. Anhydrous Alcohol (99+% ethanol) is best for cleaning since it will

RE: [meteorite-list] NWA 1755 - inclusion (LINK CORRECTION)

Bernd, There looks to be a bit of shock melting going on there (in my opinion), my guess (and it is a guess) is that, this is an impact melt breccia inclusion. Mark Ford -Original Message- From: Bernhard Rendelius Rems [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 28 January 2004 22:08 To: [EMAIL

[meteorite-list] Beagle2 MOC Landing photo's released...

Beagle Landing site photos released. Still no sign of it but some nice Moc's of the site! See: http://www.beagle2.com/news/index.htm And : http://www.msss.com/mars_images/moc/2004/01/30/index.html Mark Ford __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL

[meteorite-list] ESA Europe announces plans for manned mars missions

Europe is joining in on the manned mars race http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/CalgarySun/News/2004/02/04/335256.html __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Interesting event in Peru?

Repost from Meteorobs: -Original Message- From: Andrei Ol'khovatov [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 February 2004 07:45 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: (meteorobs) Interesting event in Peru? Dear All, Here is on-line (a little bit cleaned up) translation from Russian into English from

[meteorite-list] Latest Microscopic image from Opportunity

Latest Microscopic image from Opportunity. Showing layered rock. http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/gallery/all/1/m/015/1M129515869EFF0312P29 33M2M1.HTML What does the list make of this ? all Looks very sedimentary to me... Mark Ford

RE: [meteorite-list] Latest Microscopic image from Opportunity

Elton ..Not fossil KFC chicken nuggets but some interesting crevices for small animals/microbes to hide in! if ya hungry? :) Anyone seen the latest 'Meteorite' magazine?, centre feature on Terrestrial look-alikes, there is a nice photo of a volcanic ash deposit, and spherical inclusions just

RE: [meteorite-list] Re: Matteo and his lack of humor - one LAST time

Look, IF Matteo is breaking(en) the IMCA rules, that is a matter for the IMCA board, (which btw this list is nothing to do with) If people feel that strongly about him, then they should complain on mass to the IMCA, not keep posting message after message. Can we please leave it at that, I

[meteorite-list] Scientists came within minutes of warning about asteroid impact..

/hi/sci/tech/3517319.stm Mark Ford __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

RE: [meteorite-list] Scientists came within minutes of warning about asteroid impact..

! But hey - If Im gonna go, Id rather it be death-by-meteorite Mark Ford -Original Message- From: drtanuki [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 25 February 2004 12:52 To: mark ford; meteorite-list Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Scientists came within minutes of warning about asteroid

RE: [meteorite-list] Scientists came within minutes of warning about asteroid impact..

than prepare an emergency plan) the thing to do is watch the stock market and see when Donald Rumsfeld buys construction shares... :) - then panic. Te he. Mark Ford -Original Message- From: stan . [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 25 February 2004 17:06 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE

RE: [meteorite-list] Large Impact Event Survival

Hey, This subject would make a good film! Never mind the 'Armegeddon' style Hollywood/asteroid fantasy, the chaos in the aftermath would be much more interesting! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 26 February 2004 15:50 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[meteorite-list] RE: Survival after a large impact event (Delete if you don`t wish to know)

: 26 February 2004 14:42 To: mark ford; meteorite-list Subject: Survival after a large impact event (Delete if you don`t wish to know) Dear List Members,    Survival of such event for most of the civilized world will suddenly become impossible.  Imagine no food, water, heat, communications

RE: [meteorite-list] RE: Survival after a large impact event (Delete if you don`t wish to know)

Stan, I agree Eskimos and Siberian peoples would be well adapted to severe cold, but at the northern latutudes post impact it would become un-bearably cold, nearly all life requires sunlight even at polar lats. If the temperature dropped another 30 degress or so for a year or two, I doubt that

RE: [meteorite-list] RE: Survival after a large impact event (Delete if you don`t wish to know)

.. One other thing to bear in mind, what we eat, and what we need to eat are vastly different! The average meal in the 'developed world' could keep you alive for up to two days, if push comes to shove, we could all [survive] on not much at all. Food for thought!

RE: [meteorite-list] new fall from Morocco 16 October 2003

Your correct Smara is a Euctite (Polymict I think) so this should IN THEORY be 'Smara 002' Best, Mark Ford -Original Message- From: Michael Farmer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 29 February 2004 21:53 To: aziz habibi; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re

RE: [meteorite-list] sterilizing that probe...!

Hi Ethylene Oxide was rejected as a viable sterilization method on the Viking lander missions, so am I right in assuming they (NASA) have changed that idea? (It's just that they found viable microorganisms after treating with Ethylene Oxide...) Mark Ford -Original Message- From

RE: [meteorite-list] avoid 11 new ebay auctions- can IMCA help?

-Original Message- From: David Freeman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 02 March 2004 20:22 To: Howard Wu; meteorite-list Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] avoid 11 new ebay auctions- can IMCA help? Dear All, I don't know why you penny pinchers continue to purchase from someone who

RE: [meteorite-list] Mars Exploration Rovers Update - March 9, 2004

to be professionals? - What purpose does it serve for NASA to play 'dire music' every morning? - am I missing something. Personally I'd rather see some science RESULTS! :) Mark Ford __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net

RE: [meteorite-list] AD:Not a happy 'Campo'

On that note: I have tried all sorts of exotic anti-rusting methods but definitely the best is : Brush off all the rust with a wire brush, mix some methylated spirits with Sodium Hydroxide (caustic soda) (about 3 Table spoons to 1 pint) mix and soak the iron in it for at least a couple of

RE: [meteorite-list] AD:Not a happy 'Campo'

!! There was some sort of electrolytic reaction with the copper in the brass, the Iron looked like it was made of gold! It brushed off ok though when I used a steel brush - phew!. Mark -Original Message- From: Bob King [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 11 March 2004 14:17 To: mark ford Subject: RE

RE: [meteorite-list] AD:Not a happy 'Campo'

of pure Alcohol (Ethanol would be best, available from Lab supply firms) this would be far better, but over here we have to pay extortionate sales Tax on it! - so it's far cheaper to Methylated Spirits if your going to soak a large piece. Regards, Mark Ford -Original Message- From: Bob

[meteorite-list] New Solar system planet discovered

A new solar system planet has been discovered beyond the orbit of Pluto it has been called 'Sedna' after the Inuit goddess of the ocean. Observations show it is about 2,000 km across and it may even be larger than Pluto, which is 2,250 km across.

[meteorite-list] RE: Not a happy 'Campo'

guess it doesn't matter what alcohol you use as long as the Sodium Hydroxide dissolves in it. As you say you likely need a small water content to help with NaOH solubility. Methylated spirits has some water in it, so takes up some sodium hydroxide. - hey it works for me! Best, Mark Ford

RE: [meteorite-list] Pluto - Part 2 of 2

if the 'planet' is black. Mark Ford __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

RE: [meteorite-list] Interesting asteroid names

Hey! (13852) Ford Best, Mark Ford -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 17 March 2004 09:59 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [meteorite-list] Interesting asteroid names Now here is a little goodie...: (6524) Baalke And two

RE: [meteorite-list] Re: Interesting asteroid names

Ron, Are they all named after famous asteroid researchers hunters (and the radio/telescopes that have been used to hunt for them)? Mark Ford -Original Message- From: Ron Baalke [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 24 March 2004 15:58 To: Meteorite Mailing List Subject: [meteorite-list

RE: [meteorite-list] Heating tektites - warning

not? A similar technique used to check sheet glass and plastic for area's of stress. Mark Ford __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

RE: [meteorite-list] Heat-treating tektites

it into the chosen powder you'd get similar results. Why Anyone would want to do this is a complete mystery!!! Although I could see the appeal of a green moldavite wine glass ! Cheers Mark Ford -Original Message- From: Norman Lehrman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 29 March 2004 21:55

RE: [meteorite-list] Mystery Lights Observed Over England

Title: Nachricht Living in England myself (on the south coast), I have been an amateur astronomer for 20 years (on and off) I can tell you our skies are pretty quiet! I saw a bat once and thats about it. What amazes me is that so many people seem to see major fireballs etc! do

RE: [meteorite-list] Collectors and dealers.

meteorite fever!! Best regards, Mark Ford -Original Message- From: Jeannie Devon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 31 March 2004 08:38 To: Mike / flattoprocks; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Collectors and dealers. Hi Mike,   I sell meteorites in my store and my husband

RE: [meteorite-list] A contributary question for a change!

or would you normally expect vesicles on a core-mantle sample?? Mark Ford -Original Message- From: Dave Harris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 04 May 2004 21:39 To: metlist Subject: [meteorite-list] A contributary question for a change! Hello, My question is about mesosiderites

RE: [meteorite-list] Re: Meteorite-list Digest, Vol 3, Issue 43

think that prohibits exchanges/'long term' loans... Mark Ford -Original Message- From: stan . [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 25 May 2004 04:32 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Re: Meteorite-list Digest, Vol 3, Issue 43 And as for NASA selling Apollo Mission

[meteorite-list] Lunars

to many hundreds of kilos even tons for your typical OC. A similar story seems to be true for martians, and there seems to be plenty of pairings e.g. Sau xxx Mark Ford __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman

RE: [meteorite-list] Polymict EUC vs. HOW - NWA1109 question

the basaltic clasts whereas the pyroxenes in howardites are mostly unzoned So it has to do with diogenite content... Mark Ford -Original Message- From: harlan trammell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 26 May 2004 14:53 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Interesting article

The Genesis spacecraft is currently on route back to Earth. On September 8, 2004, the sample-return capsule will leave the spacecraft and re-enter Earth's atmosphere, parachuting down towards the U.S. Air Force Test and Training Range in Utah. see http://www.astrobio.net/news/article996.html

[meteorite-list] Washington fireball

http://www.komonews.com/stories/31552.htm Film footage showing the Washington meteor illuminating the ground on security cameras ... this is the real deal... Mark Ford __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net

[meteorite-list] OT- Venus Transit

/venustransit2004.htm Best Regards Mark Ford __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

RE: [meteorite-list] Mars VISION Meteorite on Ebay

Maybe he'd take $666.666 for it? :) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darren Garrison Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 3:16 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Meteorite-List Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mars VISION Meteorite on Ebay On Wed,

RE: [meteorite-list] Questions regarding Unclassified meteorite sales

No Dealers collecting the rocks = few rocks to study = tiny meteorite research budget = no meteorite scientist jobs. Simplifying : (Rocks to study /10) is better than (rocks to study=0) So before those of you call it 'NWA raping', bear in mind that the whole field of meteoritics depends on

RE: [meteorite-list] Lichen Survives in Space

Now that is fascinating, if someone can prove that a lichen impregnated rock can be blasted of the earth's surface without being vaporized then there is a theoretical possibility that life could in theory transfer between planets. ... Mind you I'd be more impressed if Lichen could survive

RE: [meteorite-list] Steve's major find.

Well done and congrats Steve! You've given us all hope : never say never! Best Mark Ford __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

RE: [meteorite-list] way to go steve

Speaking of the earliest meteorite hunters... Actually, at Danebury England, in about 500 BC, iron age 'meteorite hunters' buried a meteorite (an H5) in a pit in the iron age hill fort, does that count!? Best Mark Ford -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [meteorite-list] Meteorite calendar for 2006?

Rob Elliot's meteorite calendar will always be the best, imho! Nice pair of chondrules;) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 7:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED];

RE: [meteorite-list] fukang pallasite

Speaking of Fukang can anyone direct me to classification data for this material Mark -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martin Altmann Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 1:17 PM To: M come Meteorite Meteorites;

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Doesn't stardust use EXACTLY the same parachute detonator that the ill fated Genesis used (or didn't use in this case!) ? Mark -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martin Horejsi Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 5:23 PM To: Meteorite List

RE: [meteorite-list] One more perth movie

Hi Lars, Just to clarify : That video is NOT the Perth fireball, (look at the date) it is another one from the US a few weeks previous. Best Mark http://mfile.akamai.com/5022/wmv/coast.download.akamai.com/5022/clips/05 /11/110805_meteor.asx -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: [meteorite-list] Moldavites on eBay

Tracy said or just tumbled chunks of beer bottles.. S your giving away the secret! :) Joking apart, I have to agree, after going through a tray of 'Moldavites' at a local gem shop myself, not only does the colour vary drastically, but they even seemed to vary in weight! - so I guess some

RE: [meteorite-list] Rock in your Pocket?

so I carefully took it out of my pocket and dropped it onto his hand! His stunned face was an absolute picture, it was worth carrying a rock around just for that moment, simply priceless!!! Best Mark Ford __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite

RE: [meteorite-list] sihkote or sikhote?

Gary, rusty ones are of course described as 'Sickhotes'... though it's usually very stable. ... Correct spelling is of course Sikhote-Alin Mark -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary K. Foote Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 2:05 PM

[meteorite-list] re: New Stardust Images / terrestrial contamination

of sterileness would be warranted on such small samples. Excuse my ignorance but I need to know! Best Mark Ford -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Baalke Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 2:45 PM To: Meteorite Mailing List Subject: [meteorite-list

RE: [meteorite-list] New Stardust Images

Yes, very funny. It would be sooo funny to do a 'Norman Wisdom' type fake stumble/trip up!! Hey what about a caption competition! What about - 'Jello anyone?' Mark -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darren Garrison Sent: Thursday,

RE: [meteorite-list] Contact!

Indeed, but if you alter the number of planet forming stars by a factor of two of three (which this research would suggest) you still only end up with a couple extra possible alien worlds and the chances of them being within comms range = really not a lot! Drat Best, Mark Ford -Original

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