[meteorite-list] Geophysics, meteorites, and Electron microscopy

Could someone tell me, in Microscopy 101 language: How is an electron microscope used in the study of meteorites? Using electron microscopy - what differences are apparent between meteorites and terrestrial rocks? For instance what are the microscopy differences between lunar basalt and

[meteorite-list] OT - Pain Therapy for backs

A close friend of ours lived with a bad back for years. Tottally maxed on moraphine and other drugs. He had a procedure done at the Summit Orthopedic center in Flagstaff where radio waves are used to burn and deaden the nerves and kill the pain. He walked into our house about 2 weeks said

[meteorite-list] Who makes thin sections

Not long ago this question was posted. Where can I get good quality thin sections made? Thanks, Barb Arizona __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Crystals in meteorites

Hello All, Is there such a thing as 'The complete idiot's guide to identifying crystals in meteorites?' Thanks, Jake __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Cleaning Meteorites - lichen problem

Does anyone have a suggestion about removing lichen from a specimen and discouraging regrowth? How do scientific organizations museums do it? The specimen is unclassified and assumed to be a stoney, very dense, high silicate, low iron, with lots of olivine. This piece came from the US near

[meteorite-list] Who to contact at Tucson - Thermal, aqueous alteration metamorphism

We're coming to Tucson and would like to talk with someone and see specimens that have these features. Who is really proficient in these subjects? The Bakers __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] Global warming

I don't like to go off list but I will. I have a friend who is a dirt and water doctor working for USDA research. He is extremely upset about alternate fuels because of the use of groundwater to irrigate crops for fuel. It is a critical topic that embraces not only hydrology but also ethics.

[meteorite-list] field hunting tip

Here's a tip so you don't have to bend over to see if a suspect is magnetic. (This is great for us OFs - old farts) Buy a 'Swiffer' with the long extendable handle. Swiffer is a dusting product found in the household cleaning section of most grocery stores. The handle is totally

[meteorite-list] Commercialization, meteorite coins and other ridiculous wastes of time

I've read the messages about this subject bantered about. First I have a problem with 'scientific' repositories and museums. I like to be able to look closely at what I choose and not what some academic wants to spoon feed me. My mind can process more than a few 'selected' pieces on certain

[meteorite-list] Meteorite research

Mark, I'm new to the meteorite-list but surmise from reading that you've got a good handle on meteorite history. Do you have any insight into the following: A piece of this specimen is at ASU for positive ID. It is stoney, does not attract a magnet, with lots of large condrules. The time

[meteorite-list] Top ten hubble pictures

These are awesome! Subject: HUBBLE PICTURES Recently, astronauts voted on the top photographs taken by Hubble, in its 16-year journey so far. Remarking in the article from the Daily Mail, reporter Michael Hanlon says the photos illustrate that our universe is not only deeply

[meteorite-list] do meteorites fluoresce??

Does anyone know -- Do meteorites fluoresce? Could a person use a black light to look for them? Barb - Show Low, Az [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] 2 Job Openings ASU Center for Meteorite Studies

Hi All - We're new to the mlist and live at Show Low, Arizona - 45 miles south of Holbrook. If anyone is headed to Holbrook to hunt - we'd like to go. Thanks, Barb Jake Baker ASU Center jobs Join us! Current job openings... The Center for Meteorite Studies