Re: [meteorite-list] Grasp-Clast and magnetic meteorite mounts

Thanks On Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 8:34 AM Michael Murray via Meteorite-list < meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com> wrote: > Their site shows a mailing address also: > > *miga **Research and Development, Inc.* > Michael Gallant, Technical Director > 373 Old Lakeshore Road > Gilford, NH 03249 > > > _

Re: [meteorite-list] Grasp-Clast and magnetic meteorite mounts

Thanks Michael, I have that address and have only recently been in contact with them. Some health problems keep them from updating and using the website for Spacetreasures. The mounts I am looking for are ideal for displaying small meteorites. Michael Gallant is working to support that website

[meteorite-list] Grasp-Clast and magnetic meteorite mounts

I have tried ordering some meteorite mounts from the Spacetreasures.com website but the only payment available is through PayPal and I do not have a PayPal account. I have tried to contact this company through email and by phone but cannot get any response. Does anyone know anything about this co

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[meteorite-list] A Comet Strikes The Earth Booklet

I have a few booklets of "A Comet Strikes The Earth" by H. H. Nininger. These are the small 4 in. x 6 in. booklets with a fragment of the meteorite from Meteor Crater attached. (1969 printing). These booklets are fairly rare and will make great Christmas gifts. Please email me at dfp...@comcast.

Re: [meteorite-list] Stargazer gets a closer look at the Perseid meteor shower than he bargains for when glowing METEORITE lands in his back garden

Sales of all smoking and burning meteorites are further suspended.. On Thu, Aug 18, 2016 at 2:44 PM, Tommy via Meteorite-list wrote: > Oh my, me thinks not. > > http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3745346/Homeowner-makes-world-discovery-glowing-METEORITE-lands-garden-lights-cigarette-

Re: [meteorite-list] A Listee's Interview.

I watched the video and Count Deiro gets my vote for "The Most Interesting Man in the World!" Dave On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 2:27 PM, John Lutzon via Meteorite-list wrote: > > Hello Count, > > Only 11 mins. into it and now busy with something else. Very interesting and > colorful. > Can't wait to

Re: [meteorite-list] Awfully quiet

What about those of us who are not on Facebook? I would really hate to see this list diminish. The content has most always been informative, and interesting. Dave On Wed, Apr 29, 2015 at 5:47 PM, Matthias Bärmann wrote: > > I agree, Anne. And I ask myself emphatically: why the hell sell my "so

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Strikes Down Thief During Armed Robbery

Hey - I used to be a Bat Boy when I was a little kid!! Dave On Sat, Feb 28, 2015 at 12:11 PM, Larry Lebofsky via Meteorite-list wrote: > Ed > > I used to be an editor and need to correct your last sentence. A few > letters missing and a grammar correction. "Photos don't lie" should have > been P

Re: [meteorite-list] Top 10 Biggest Meteor Strikes in History

And.. how about Upheaval Dome in Utah? Regards, Dave On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 5:03 PM, Matthias Bärmann wrote: > > Ladies & Gentlemen, > > the Nördlinger Ries Crater measures 22 x 24 km, the impactor was about 1 km > in diameter - should be a candidat too. > > Best regards > Matthias > > > Am 26

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine

I have also received my Winter - and last edition. Thank you Joel, Larry, Nancy, Derek, Hazel, and Robert for many years of great and informative information. The magazine will be missed. Dave On Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 12:56 PM, Gary Fujihara via Meteorite-list wrote: > Aloha Paul, > > I receive

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine

Just received my Fall issue of METEORITE magazine and found that the next issue will be the last. I looked forward to each issue and am greatly disappointed that it will no longer be published. As the cover indicates, this is "The Ultimate Guide to Meteorites". It will be missed. Thanks to Dere

Re: [meteorite-list] (AD) holbrook forsale or trade

Why does this moron get a pass on this list regarding politics?? Ban him again, I say. On Wed, Nov 7, 2012 at 9:01 AM, steve arnold wrote: > Good morning list. It's great to see the president won. I have a 18.6 > gram HOLBROOK, AZ witness fall with 50% contraction crack fusion crust > to sel

Re: [meteorite-list] Exceptional nice Eucrite and a new Acapulcoite

Bernd: Please keep the comments and knowledgeable information coming. There are very few people on this list with the depth of knowledge that you routinely share with this list. I, for one, always look forward to your comments, which always add some nugget of information on that which you comme

Re: [meteorite-list] CURIOSITY POLL VOTE

A: Will succeed. Dave On Sun, Aug 5, 2012 at 4:05 AM, Benjamin P. Sun wrote: > A > > :) > __ > > Visit the Archives at > http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > h

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Re: [meteorite-list] E.T.'s NWA 6693 Thin Section: Correction

Bernd: Any chance of posting a photo of that thin section? Dave - Original Message - From: Bernd V. Pauli To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 6:02 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] E.T.'s NWA 6693 Thin Section: Correction I wrote: "The quadran

Re: [meteorite-list] A Plan To Place An Asteroid In Earth Orbit

.but, just think of all the meteorites that those of us who are left will have!! - and, we will have ground truth too! Dave - Original Message - From: Bernd V. Pauli To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 5:51 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] A Pla

Re: [meteorite-list] Etching of large MORASKO

Bernd: You would have made an excellent chemist. Retired Chemist Dave --- On Mon, 7/18/11, Bernd V. Pauli wrote: > From: Bernd V. Pauli > Subject: [meteorite-list] Etching of large MORASKO > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Date: Monday, July 18, 2011, 6:48 PM > Michael kindly wrote:

Re: [meteorite-list] Need recommendations for microscope

Mike: I recently purchased a 3.5x - 90x trinocular scope from Amscope (amscope.com) for just over $400. It was advertised at over $800. I did not purchase the lens for the trinocular to take photos (I will in the future) but have been just putting the lens of my camera up to the eyepiece and

Re: [meteorite-list] No Meteorites on display!!!!

Sterling and all: I live in Pittsburgh and can attest to the beauty of the Carnegie Museum, particularly the newly designed Dino exhibit. "The Carnegie Natural History Museum is dinosaur- oriented; it has the world's largest collection of Jurassic dinosaur fossils. The display issue is acute; th

Re: [meteorite-list] NYT story

Why not have one of our esteemed members write a rebuttal and try for publication in one of New York's other main newspapers. After all, it's all about competition for readership for them. And a paper like the Wall Street Journal or New York Daily News, might wish to show how absurd the NYT ar

Re: [meteorite-list] Undiscovered old Strewnfield

Which one is Steve?? Dave --- On Fri, 4/1/11, Roman Jirasek wrote: > From: Roman Jirasek > Subject: [meteorite-list] Undiscovered old Strewnfield > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Date: Friday, April 1, 2011, 5:43 PM > http://www.meteoritelabels.com/strewnfield.jpg > > The Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] February issue of Meteorite just arrived

I received my copy yesterday. Dave --- On Thu, 3/24/11, meteoritefin...@yahoo.com wrote: > From: meteoritefin...@yahoo.com > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] February issue of Meteorite just arrived > To: "Richard Kowalski" > Cc: "meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com" > > Date: Thursday, March

Re: [meteorite-list] The Most Interesting Meteorite Man in the World

Don't care what other sayings come up . none will top the Valentine one!! Dave --- On Thu, 1/27/11, Michael Gilmer wrote: > From: Michael Gilmer > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] The Most Interesting Meteorite Man in the World > To: "Frank Cressy" > Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >

[meteorite-list] METEORITE Magazine

Listees: It will now indeed be a very Happy New Year. I received the November issue of METEORITE Magazine today! Dave __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-

[meteorite-list] METEORITE Magazine

Dear Listees: I have just received an email from Hazel at METEORITE Magazine. She indicated that the November issue was sent in mid-December and believes that any delays might be due to increased Christmas mail. So, keep the faith. Dave _

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Magazine Re: Business contact

Dear List: Has anyone tried to contact Hazel at METEORITE Magazine (see link below)? I have sent two emails to inquire about my subscription but have not received a reply. Anyone else try contacting her? Dave --- On Wed, 12/15/10, Robert Beauford wrote: > From: Robert Beauford > Subject: [

Re: [meteorite-list] Geminid Meteor Shower Count

As usual, clouded out here in Pittsburgh. Dave --- On Tue, 12/14/10, Notkin wrote: > From: Notkin > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Geminid Meteor Shower Count > To: "Meteorite List" > Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 11:43 AM > Dear Orrin and List: > > Thank you for the report from a neighbo

Re: [meteorite-list] Mirko's NWA 6259

Many thanks, Bernd. As has been previously indicated, you are amazing. Dave --- On Mon, 11/22/10, bernd.pa...@paulinet.de wrote: > From: bernd.pa...@paulinet.de > Subject: [meteorite-list] Mirko's NWA 6259 > To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Date: Monday, November 22, 2010, 6:55 PM >

Re: [meteorite-list] High Ni content of irons (was: Native American use of meteorites)

Any pictures of Mirko's NWA 6259 available? Dave --- On Mon, 11/22/10, bernd.pa...@paulinet.de wrote: > From: bernd.pa...@paulinet.de > Subject: [meteorite-list] High Ni content of irons (was: Native American use > of meteorites) > To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Date: Monday, Novem

Re: [meteorite-list] First Meteorite Hunt

You guys live in the Lubbock Supercluster area and are going out to the desert to find meteorites?! You should be able to walk out your front door and find meteorites! Dave --- On Sat, 11/20/10, Abe Guenther wrote: > From: Abe Guenther > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] First Meteorite Hunt > T

Re: [meteorite-list] "Weston" on e-bay another LISTING report them toeBay.

I sent a question to this seller asking how he knew this was Weston. His reply: Yes, it appears you are correct. I have been made aware of this many times over, and am taking appropriate action to ensure the buyers are reimbursed if they have paid and to keep them from paying if they have not.

Re: [meteorite-list] First attempt at photographing thin sections

Nice job, Richard. I understand that one should only use linear polarizers and that most camera polarizers are circular. So, be careful with what you use. Perhaps Tom Phillips can shed some light on the differences in polarizers. Dave --- On Tue, 10/5/10, Richard Kowalski wrote: > From: Ri

Re: [meteorite-list] Other hobbies?

Astronomy Fossil collecting Collecting affordable ancient Roman coins with an astronomical theme (Anyone have the Stone of Emesa coin for sale cheap?) Making thin sections Dave --- On Tue, 9/14/10, Tom Randall (KB2SMS) wrote: > From: Tom Randall (KB2SMS) > Subject: [meteorite-list] Other hob

Re: [meteorite-list] Magnet canes are evil

I took an old collapsible tripod leg and modified the bottom with a powerful magnet to use as a cane. Works well. Dave --- On Tue, 8/24/10, Thunder Stone wrote: > From: Thunder Stone > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Magnet canes are evil > To: parkforest...@hotmail.com, countde...@earthlink.n

[meteorite-list] Classification of Chondrites

What timing.  I was just about to post some pics of an unclassified NWA that I received from Dean Bessey some time ago and ask listmembers if they could estimate the type.  So, check the links below and give me your estimate.  The piece is about 1 3/4 inch x 1 inch.  Notice the large chondrule

Re: [meteorite-list] 1993/94 Perseids - The Night of Lights!

Pittsburgh area was clear for the first time in years for the Perseids. Took my 10 year old granddaughter out and we observed until about 2:30 am. Saw a total of 24. My horizon is fairly high and so we could only observe from Cassiopea through Pegasus to Cygnus and a bit south of those conste

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites are very powerful stones!

That link also says: "Meteorites can also help you get rid of bad habits or addictions". NO...they cause habits and addictions..like collecting meteorites. Many on this list have first hand knowledge!! Dave --- On Fri, 7/2/10, Meteorites USA wrote: > From: Meteorites USA > Subject: [meteor

Re: [meteorite-list] Last Night I sold My 25, 000 Meteorite Specimen!

Michael: I also have 6 in my collection. The first purchased in 2001 and the latest in 2008. Congrats on your mileSTONE. Dave --- On Thu, 7/1/10, michael cottingham wrote: > From: michael cottingham > Subject: [meteorite-list] Last Night I sold My 25,000 Meteorite Specimen! > To: meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Making thin sections

Tom: Absolutely wonderful pictures of your planetary basalt thin section. Another great job. Keep them coming. Dave --- On Sun, 5/23/10, starsinthed...@aol.com wrote: > From: starsinthed...@aol.com > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Making thin sections > To: epmaj...@shaw.ca, meteorite-list@met

Re: [meteorite-list] Saw Blades

Dear List: Do either the Dia-Laser or Pro Slicer blades work well on irons? I have used the CBN blade on irons and they wear out very fast - too fast to be useful. I am hesitant about using diamond blades on irons. Anybody have experience cutting irons? Dave --- On Fri, 5/7/10, Galactic Sto

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: etching with radio shack etchant

I have also used ferric chloride on a Campo with good results. It is easier and less hazardous to use than nital. Dave --- On Mon, 5/3/10, R N Hartman wrote: > From: R N Hartman > Subject: [meteorite-list] Fw:  etching with radio shack etchant > To: "Meteorite Central" > Cc: "Meteorite1" >

[meteorite-list] Import duty on scientific equuipment

Dear list: Does anyone have any advice on import duty for scientific equipment shipped into the US from England? I am bidding on a polarizing microscope on Ebay and have no idea if there will be any import duty, or if any, how much. Any advice from you folks that have purchased anything on Eba

Re: [meteorite-list] AD:Almahata Sitta 2008 TC3 for sale on eBay

not as good as the $500.00 Dino-Lite model but very useful. Focus is a bit touchy but manageable. Software fairly intuitive and pics are 1280 x 1024 .jpg. Good for micros. Dave --- On Wed, 3/24/10, David Pensenstadler wrote: > From: David Pensenstadler > Subject: Re: [meteorit

Re: [meteorite-list] AD:Almahata Sitta 2008 TC3 for sale on eBay

Folks: I just purchased the Celestron Digital microscope 1-x - 150x and am very pleased with the results.  For $65.00 it is a nice tool.  Certainly not as good as the $500.00 Dino-Lite model but very useful.  Focus is a bit touchy but manageable.  --- On Wed, 3/24/10, Shawn Alan wrote: > F

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 23, 2010

Welcome back Bernd. Dave --- On Tue, 3/23/10, Michael Johnson wrote: > From: Michael Johnson > Subject: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 23, 2010 > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9:02 AM > http://www.rocksfromspace.org/March

Re: [meteorite-list] Microscope search

Some of the folks on the Paleolist have recommended the Celestron and Dino-micro scopes in the links below. They appear to be very well suited for low power images at a reasonable price: http://www.celestron.com/c3/product.php?CatID=81&ProdID=557 YouTube videos http://tinyurl.com/ydbgx57

Re: [meteorite-list] Matters Arising

I also think the Pic of the Day photos were in bad taste. I also own guns but would never think of taking or posting a picture like the ones shown. Dave --- On Wed, 2/3/10, bernd.pa...@paulinet.de wrote: > From: bernd.pa...@paulinet.de > Subject: [meteorite-list] Matters Arising > To: Meteor

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: Rocks From Space

I just checked Borders on line and they have paperback copies for $32.00. Dave --- On Sun, 1/31/10, Shawn Alan wrote: > From: Shawn Alan > Subject: [meteorite-list] Fw: Rocks From Space > To: larrytwinkmon...@comcast.ent > Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Date: Sunday, January 31, 20

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: Rocks From Space

I also have two copies of "Rocks from Space". A hard copy signed by O. Richard Norton along with a nice note expressing appreciation for an invitation to speak at one of our Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh meetings in 2002. And, I have a paperback signed by Richard and Dorothy - which also h

Re: [meteorite-list] "Mad Anne Ridge" meteorite???

For what it's worth: There are two finds in Allegheny County, near Pittsburgh, PA. They are: The Pittsburgh, Coarsest Octahedrite, 6.99% Ni, found in 1850; The Bradford Woods, Olivine achondrite, 3% metallic iron, found in 1886. By the way, anyone know where I can purchase any of these? I know

Re: [meteorite-list] "Lunar" for $200/g

Did you also notice that he wants $50 to ship it!? --- On Wed, 12/30/09, Richard Kowalski wrote: > From: Richard Kowalski > Subject: [meteorite-list] "Lunar" for $200/g > To: "meteorite list" > Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2009, 2:45 PM > I found this new listing from an > ebayer with no feed

Re: [meteorite-list] Strange Rock Reports

There are tons and tons of slag along the roads and railroad tracks in Pennsylvania. My guess is the stone is a piece of slag. It would be good to learn exactly from where it came. Dave --- On Wed, 9/16/09, Mike Hankey wrote: > From: Mike Hankey > Subject: [meteorite-list] Strange Rock Rep

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - September 4, 2009

Wow!  When I saw that Gold Basin rock from Picture of the Day I thought it was my rock.  I purchased a 150 gram piece that looks almost identical to that one (except for the crack)from a prospector while searching the Gold Basin strewnfield some years ago. Nice rock. Dave --- On Fri, 9/4/09,

[meteorite-list] Audio Files from Apollo

Dear List: Check out the link below for unheard audio from the Apollo missions. Dave July 15, 2009 John Yembrick Headquarters, Washington 202-358-0602 john.yembric...@nasa.gov James Hartsfield Johnson Space Center, Houston 281-483-5111 james.a.hartsfi...@nasa.gov MEDIA ADVISORY:

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - July 15, 2009

Dear List: Just after that fall, Mike Zolensky, NASA Johnson Space Center, spoke at our monthly Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh meeting, and he gave me a small crystal of that salt from Monahans, which I have nicely displayed in the Natural Sciences Section of my living room. Dave --- On

Re: [meteorite-list] Another question for the Saw Wizards

I have used CBN blades and they do not last very long. I cut a total of 22 inches of meteorites with a blade that cost nearly $100. Unfortunately, there are not too many other choices, especially for irons. Dave --- On Wed, 7/1/09, R N Hartman wrote: > From: R N Hartman > Subject: Re: [met

[meteorite-list] O. Richard Norton

Dear Dorothy and family: My deepest condolences on your loss. To my knowledge Richard was one of the most respected people in the meteorite community. Even though I met him only once, I feel that I knew him personally. A number of years ago, I invited him to speak at our Spectroscopy Society

[meteorite-list] Petrographic Microscope

Dear List: Anyone know where I can purchase a used petrographic microscope in good condition for around $500 of so? Thanks for any information. Dave __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentr

[meteorite-list] Looking for info on microscope

Dear List: I am interested in purchasing an ore microscope and would like an expert's opinion on whether the one listed on Ebay below is worth the money. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&item=19028515 An ore microscope is similar to a petrographic m

[meteorite-list] Looking for good book on meteorite petrology

Dear list: Can anyone recommend a good book on petrology of meteorites? I am particularly interested in how to identify materials shown in thin sections. Material can be basic or fairly technical. O. Richard Norton's Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites is wonderful but I am looking for mo

Re: [meteorite-list] What metal detector works well on finding a stone meteorite?

Count me as a believer in the Gold Bug 2. I have used it at Gold Basin and Franconia and have found small pieces every time there. Dave --- On Sun, 4/5/09, Erik Fisler wrote: > From: Erik Fisler > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] What metal detector works well on finding a > stone meteorite?

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Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite hunters flock to West area

ll not be any free ride out here, that is for sure. > > Some pieces have been found in the roads though, that is > finder-keeper. > Michael Farmer > > > --- On Fri, 2/20/09, David Pensenstadler > wrote: > > > From: David Pensenstadler > > Subject: Re: [mete

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite hunters flock to West area

Mike, Moritz, Robert, Shauna, and others: Great work. I was wondering whether this fall is on private, city, or government property, and who actually owns the finds. Since Mike posted that this is all farm country I inferred that it is all private property. If so, do you guys always get perm

Re: [meteorite-list] List Members, Job, ETC.

Dear List: I am a 64 year old retired chemist and amateur astronomer with 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren, and will celebrate my 40th anniversary in April. I started collecting meteorites in 1998 when Bill Cassidy, The Father of the Antarctic Search for Meteorites Program, gave me a 20 g.

Re: [meteorite-list] West Texas meteorite fall

Mike, Moritz, Robert, and Shauna: Great work. I was wondering if this fall was on private, city, or government property, and who actually owns the finds. Do you guys get permission from all private property owners before you enter an area? (Mike, I know you indicated in a previous post that

Re: [meteorite-list] Apology to the List

I couldn't have said it better than Walter. My sentiments, too. Bernd, your comments are alwayws spot-on, welcomed and appreciated on this list. Dave --- On Wed, 1/21/09, Walter Branch wrote: > From: Walter Branch > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Apology to the List > To: Meteorite-list@mete

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - December 20, 2008

Awesome displaybut, shouldn't the meteor be heading for Earth rather than Mars?? I know, I know, it would just confuse the public. Dave --- On Sat, 12/20/08, Michael Johnson wrote: > From: Michael Johnson > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - December >

Re: [meteorite-list] Sale, ad - Franconia meteorite (1 kg)

I spent a whole day out there last June and only found a 2.0 g piece. I'll bet I stepped right over that 1 kg piece. Dave --- On Tue, 12/16/08, Robert Verish wrote: > From: Robert Verish > Subject: [meteorite-list] Sale, ad - Franconia meteorite (1 kg) > To: "Meteoritecentral List" > Date:

Re: [meteorite-list] fun meteorite video

Great Video! I wonder how many they are able to etch before their skin falls off or their lungs are seared - no gloves, no mask. Where does the spent Nitol go?? Still a great video. Dave --- Laurence Garvie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am not sure if this was posted before, if not it > is

Re: [meteorite-list] New guy introduces himself with a couple of questions

Michael: A very good magazine to subscribe to is METEORITE magazine. This is a quarterly issue, edited by Larry and Nancy Lebofsky, who are on this list. Check online at: http://meteoritemag.uark.edu. This magazine provides a wide variety of information and updates on the latest in the meteorit

Re: [meteorite-list] Kem Kem

Bernd and all: I also have a 30 g sample of Kem Kem from Michael Casper. Dave --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Dean writes: > > "Michael Casper bought 300 kilos of > meteorites...that he was told was found > in the Kem Kem plain near the algerian border. I > bought some from this 300 > kilo bun

Re: [meteorite-list] most popular meteorite

I'd say it's how many times Ssssteeeve has posted to this list. Dave --- Jeff Grossman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nobody has gotten it yet. Answer tomorrow. > > Jeff > > At 02:03 PM 1/21/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > >good question, I'd say it was either the article on > the Tunguska >

Re: [meteorite-list] Apollo Astronaut Rusty Schweickart to Speak on Asteroid Impact Threat

Wow! It's great to get Rusty Schweickart to speak about his B612 Foundation. I tried about a year ago to get him to speak at one of our non-profit organizations meeting, the organization is The Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh, but his speaking fee was far too high for our group. It is good

Re: [meteorite-list] Astronomy & Telescope

Ron: The type of scope depends upon what you want to do. Are you interested in general observing, planetary or deep sky objects, or in astrophotography? First, you probably want a reflector rather than a refractor, which are very expensive for the same size aperature. If you don't know much abo

[meteorite-list] Need small Sikhote Alin pieces

Dear Sellers: I am looking for a good price for about 120 to 150 pieces (10g range)of Sikhote Alin to give away to middle school students during a talk that I will give next April. Can any of you folks provide me with a price per piece, or for the lot, and let me know if that many pieces would be

Re: [meteorite-list] Asteroid may be set to slam Mars in Jan.

My guess is that the asteroid will take out the Mars Odyssey (THEMIS) satellite before hitting Opportunity on the surface. Happy Holidays to all Dave --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Göran: > > It is all in the timing. If I remember correctly, > when orbits are > calculated, the greatest uncer

[meteorite-list] Cutting meteorites with CBN blade

Dear List: Does anyone have any experience with cutting irons with a Cubic Boron Nitride blade? I purchased a 10-inch Pro-Slicer (10 x 0.012) CBN blade from Lapidary Discounts in California and used it to cut a 2 1/2 inch Nantan. It worked very well for the first 10 cuts, then, very quuckly, sta

Re: [meteorite-list] Bill - LIST ADMIN PLEASE READ

I agree. Time for Bill to go. Art, please consider the will of the majority. Dave --- Adam Hupe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I AGREE, IT IS TIME FOR BILL TO GO! > > GOOD BYE, BILL, > > Adam > > > __ > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Holmes [17P], continued

Larry, and List: I thought I might sneak a peak with my binoculars from the Pittsburgh, PA area. Didn't think I had much of a chance with the bright moon but, WOW, in 11x80 binoculars the comet is BIG. I had to get a look with my C-11 and it is spectacular. I have never seen such a comet. It a

Re: [meteorite-list] Sheer Cynicismus

I wondered why I felt warm when I stood next to my meteorite collection. And here I thought it was the fireplace nearby! I only hope that I can acquire an 'hondrite' from the Green Oracle planet for my collection. Dave --- Darren Garrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Sat, 8 Sep 2007 16:28:17

[meteorite-list] NWA 869 coin

I just received my NWA 869 coin today from Mike and it is beautiful. Thanks Mike for making these available to all of us. If you haven't ordered yours yet better get to it. They are well worth having no matter what you call them. Mike, post a picture of these coins to the list so that everyone

Re: [meteorite-list] My second Perseid - 22:30 hrs

As usual - it's clouding up here in Western Pennsylvania. Last night was perfectly clear and I saw 1 in a very short time outside. Tonight the forcast is for scattered thunderstorms. How can we get the date for this shower changed??? Dave --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Much faster, much fainte

[meteorite-list] Successful Trip

Dear List: A few weeks ago there was a thread about successful hunts. I would like to report that I am back from a successful hunt to Gold Basin and to Franconia. Although, not in the same league as Rubin, Mike, Sonny and other big time hunters, I did have some success. My first stop was at Gol

[meteorite-list] Gold Basin and Franconia hunting trip

Listees: I will be in the Gold Basin Strewnfield on Wednesday, June 6 and at the Franconia strewnfield on Thursday, June 7, if anyone would like to join me. I plan to stay in Kingman overnight on the 6th and 7th. My cell phone number is: 412.304.2119. I will share my experience and pics of any

Re: [meteorite-list] Looking for hunting success story

While on the subject - Here is a future success story. I will be out in the Gold Basin strewnfield on June 6 and June 7. If anyone wants to meet up with me, I will be at the turnoff to the left just after the second cattle guard on Greggs Hideout road (CR-139 on Google map). The GPS coordinate

Re: [meteorite-list] caps,givaways,and who cares

Yeah - and I'm still waiting for my 100 g of meteorites that I sent shipping for over a year ago. Dave --- steve arnold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi list.It seems the naysayers are out of thier pen > again.As far as the caps key on, I had it on by > mistake.I was not paying attention when I po

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Re: [meteorite-list] Question: Just How ...?

I received my first meteorite in 1996 from Dr. William Cassidy, the Father of the ANSMET (Antarctic Search for Meteorites) Program. It is a 21.2 g Henbury and is proudly displayed in the Natural Sciences Section of my Living Room along with 78 other meteorites ranging from .001g to 26.5

Re: [meteorite-list] Who's still got their first meteorite?

I received my first meteorite in 1996, a gift from Dr. William Cassidy, the Father of the ANSMET (Antarctic Search for Meteorites) Program. It is a 21.2 g Henbury and is proudly displayed in the Natural Sciences Section of my Living Room along with 78 other meteorites ranging from .001g

Re: [meteorite-list] 2007 Peoples Choice Harvey Award Nominee

I wholeheartedly agree with Mark. My vote is for Bernd. Dave MARK BOSTICK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello Everybody, As the time is getting close, perhaps now we should think about the tradition started last year (is that an oxymoran or what?) at the Birthday Bash, with the 2007 Peopl

Re: [meteorite-list] Geminid Meteor Shower

List: Skies were clear for part of the night last night. From 11 pm to 12 am, I saw 10 Geminids. Short, slow, and white for the most part in the light polluted Pittsburgh, PA area. Certainly better than the Perseids this year! Dave Stefan Brandes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: Astronomy Picture of the Day

Jose and list: If the meteorite has spent eons at space temperature and only spends a few seconds heating the surface as it descends through our atmosphere, why shouldn't it still be cold from the low internal temperature of the material? Dave Jose Campos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: