Re: [meteorite-list] meteorite-related (Wednesday OSIRIS-REx on PBS NewsHour and more!)

Exciting!  We were just talking about this at work today because of the Mars landing, we were wondering how close the arrival was...  Thanks Dolores, hope I can make it to the festivities :) Mark B. Vail, AZ On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 6:42:13 PM MST, Dolores Hill via Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] BLM Public Land

Great news, I was just wondering about this the other day...  Thanks Michael. Happy hunting Larry!!  Hope you find a whopper! Mark From: Michael Mulgrew via Meteorite-list To: metlist Sent: Tuesday, January 9,

Re: [meteorite-list] BLM Public Land

Great news, I was just wondering about this the other day... Thanks Michael. Happy hunting Larry!! Hope you find a whopper! Mark From: Michael Mulgrew via Meteorite-list To: metlist

Re: [meteorite-list] YouTube Video

Thanks Larry, I love my GM3 too! Thanks for capturing Joe's great find, how exciting! I'm looking forward to more time to hunt this year, so see you in the field! Happy hunting, Mark From: Larry Atkins via Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Contact for Dennis Miller

I need to get in touch with Dennis, can someone please send me his contact info off list? Thanks, Mark __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Happy New Year From Sunny Florida

Happy New Year Doug, Greg & everyone! Hope you have a fall filled year! Doug, are you going to Tucson this year? Mark On Sun, 1/1/17, MexicoDoug via Meteorite-list wrote: Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Happy

Re: [meteorite-list] Hunting Arizona's Newest Strewn Field

Lol, I was wondering about that... ;-)  have fun and be careful! From: Jim Wooddell via Meteorite-list To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 3:10 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Hunting Arizona's Newest Strewn

Re: [meteorite-list] Hunting Arizona's Newest Strewn Field

Lol, I was wondering about that... ;-) have fun and be careful! From: Jim Wooddell via Meteorite-list To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2016 3:10 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Hunting

Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 5000 Main Mass Replica - Yale Artist

Pretty sweet Greg, thanks for sharing! Mark From: Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 10:10 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] NWA 5000 Main Mass Replica - Yale Artist

[meteorite-list] Arizona fall?

Anybody know more? http://www.kvoa.com/story/32121907/possible-meteor-sighting-creates-excitement-around-arizona __ Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/meteoritecentral and the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com

Re: [meteorite-list] WHAT WAS THAT?! Bright light, possible meteor streaks across Arizona sky

My camera has been down, so nothing on my end :( http://www.kvoa.com/story/32121907/possible-meteor-sighting-creates-excitement-around-arizona On Thu, 6/2/16, Tommy via Meteorite-list wrote: Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] First look inside new meteorite from Crosbyton, TX fireball

Congratulations, what a beauty!  Really cool shot among the cotton plants... From: Larry Atkins via Meteorite-list To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 9:50 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] First look inside new

Re: [meteorite-list] First look inside new meteorite from Crosbyton, TX fireball

Congratulations, what a beauty! Really cool shot among the cotton plants... From: Larry Atkins via Meteorite-list To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 9:50 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list]

[meteorite-list] Merry Christmas

Very nice, enjoy Twink! You'll have to post it on MPOD. I didn't get a meteorite, but I did get a book about meteorite hunting. Merry Christmas everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful day. Clear skies, Mark Bowling From: Larry and Twink Monrad via

Re: [meteorite-list] Ad - Must See!

Dr. Erik Melchiorre would be good to contact. http://rockdocgold.com/ He recently gave an exciting talk at the Arizona Geological Society about in situ nugget growth in that specific region. While it looks to be a melted button, considering where it was found (both depth and region), it's

[meteorite-list] Nice meteor over Phoenix

A friend of mine saw a nice meteor in Phoenix tonight around 8:15 local time. He was at Chase Field and it was headed to the N/NE. Has anybody heard of any other reports? Thanks, Mark __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Czech meteorite fragments 20 years

? Is this peer reviewed? Odds are they are kooks or cheats. But maybe they are on the up and up, but simply have foolishly linked these finds to a relatively recent fall(???). It will be interesting to see what develops! Mark Bowling From: Michael Farmer via Meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Czech meteorite fragments 20 years

Subject:Re: [meteorite-list] Czech meteorite fragments 20 years Hi Mark, These guys are legit. http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pavel_Spurn%C3%BD Hope all is well with you. Carl Meteoritemax -- Love Life Mark Bowling via Meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com wrote

Re: [meteorite-list] petrological type

for kicking it off Francesco!   Have fun! Mark  - Original Message - From: Alan Rubin aeru...@ucla.edu To: 'Mark Bowling' mina...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Friday, April 11, 2014 10:10 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] petrological type Several people have informally

Re: [meteorite-list] petrological type

Are there any better alternatives that could someday replace the current one, and do you have any references/links for them? Thanks, Mark From: Jeff Grossman jngross...@gmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, April 11, 2014 5:22 PM

[meteorite-list] Fw: Tucson auction

Does anybody else have some cool auction info to share, or online pics?  I was planning to go, but unfortunately I had to take care of sick loved ones...  There were a few items that I wanted to bid on.   Hope everyone has a good rest of the show, Mark     -- From: Michael Blood

Re: [meteorite-list] Happy Birthday Beni M'Hira !

All,   I've been meaning to write in for some time to say how much I've enjoyed the book and the pieces I have purchased.  I love this sort of package - the pictures, maps and the stones in hand!   Thanks again for this effort!  And I hope to have some time this week to check out the new

Re: [meteorite-list] AD - New Meteorite Book !

Really cool looking read and nice stones!  A great way to practice French! Good luck with the sales, Mark From: Pelé Pierre-Marie pierremariep...@yahoo.fr To: MeteoriteList meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 8:21 AM Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] ED fix

I imagine they were tracking your Rhino as you suppose, but even if the voice is scrambled, couldn't they triangulate you? Maybe they just wanted to see who was in the area - which is probably why they didn't make physical contact - when they saw you were just hikers.  Were you near any

Re: [meteorite-list] Franconia AREA (was, Re: ...terminology...)

I looked back at my post and found an unintended not (and I regretfully somehow misspelled Erik's name).  It should have read:   I agree with Erik too, except for the different dating results that Larry referred to.   I think Erik has an excellent point that falls are not always homogeneous 

Re: [meteorite-list] Sign Up Now for your Mineral Rights (Mining Asteroids for Platinum)

The 2010 stat is not cumulative.  It's the total platinum mine production just for 2010. Platinum is just the tip of the Iceber asteroid.  There are even greater amount of other metals contained in that 30m asteroid.  The question is if they can stay in business when prices are depressed. 

Re: [meteorite-list] Sign Up Now for your Mineral Rights (MiningAsteroids for Platinum)

That's the one - he has some other ones too.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_S._Lewis - Original Message - From: Sterling K. Webb sterling_k_w...@sbcglobal.net To: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Saturday, April 6, 2013 10:51 AM Subject

Re: [meteorite-list] Casa Grande fireball meteorite classification (name pending)

Fantastic job to all of you - pretty cool achievement!!  Can you share the current total of pieces/weights found?  Would be a nice addition to an Arizona collection...   Happy hunting, Mark From: wahlpe...@aol.com wahlpe...@aol.com To:

[meteorite-list] Do BLM regulations apply to USFS land?

The policy states public lands - does this include National Forests?  The BLM handles all mining claims on USFS, so I'm guessing the meteorite rules apply to USFS lands as well (?).   Thanks, Mark Bowling Vail, AZ From: Count Deiro countde...@earthlink.net

Re: [meteorite-list] Do BLM regulations apply to USFS land?

policies.  USFS will have it's own policies.  I imagine, with the BLM, these new GUIDELINES will be included in there Land Use Plans for various areas of responsibilities. Cheers! Jim On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 9:56 AM, Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com wrote: The policy states public lands - does

Re: [meteorite-list] Do BLM regulations apply to USFS land?

. I imagine, with the BLM, these new GUIDELINES will be included in there Land Use Plans for various areas of responsibilities. Cheers! Jim On Fri, Feb 8, 2013 at 9:56 AM, Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com wrote: The policy states public lands - does this include National Forests

Re: [meteorite-list] meteorites and TAXES

Hi everyone, I'd be interested in learning what a tax accountant says about the question.   I think the numbers mentioned below might be accidentally mixed up.  According to CBO numbers for 2010, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid are the items that add up to 42% of spending.  The military

Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook for sale on Facebook

to be cautious. Regards, Jason From: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com Date: Thu, Oct 25, 2012 at 10:32 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook for sale on Facebook To: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com I guess we stand corrected... - Original Message - From: Stuart

Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook for sale on Facebook

I agree with Jason, it doesn't look quite right.   It's always hard to tell from photos, but if it looked this way in person, I would not have guessed Holbook.  If someone cleans/shines them up, it can really change the look of them.   I've found a lot Holbrook and seen a lot taken in the field,

Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook for sale on Facebook

I guess we stand corrected... - Original Message - From: Stuart McDaniel actionshoot...@carolina.rr.com To: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 5:30 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook for sale

Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook for sale on Facebook

: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 10:32 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook for sale on Facebook I guess we stand corrected... - Original Message - From: Stuart McDaniel actionshoot

Re: [meteorite-list] BLM Law vs Type Sample

I hope you and Norm are right.  The BLM should be providing a FAQ page at some point that can put some of the questions to rest.   For the record, I'll comply with the rules.  I've never sold or traded a meteorite I've found so far, so I'll never need a permit.  These changed don't impact my

Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM regs: Tempest in a teacup?

nothing new, but it's a new, significant burden to me. Thanks for playing the Devil's advocate - clear skies! Mark Sent from my iPod Touch   - Original Message - From: Norm Lehrman nlehr...@nvbell.net To: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com; Meteorite List meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM regs: Tempest in a teacup?

I disagree Norm,   I'm not a commercial hunter.  All the meteorites I find, I keep.  But If I sell someday sell one stone (0.05% of the total I find), I'm considered a commercial hunter. If I trade one stone in a thousand, I'm considered a commercial hunter and I have to spend 5, 10 or 15

Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 7449: A 2009 meteorite fall that went unnoticed

From: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com To: Rob Lenssen rlens...@planet.nl Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 12:28 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 7449: A 2009 meteorite fall that went unnoticed Rob, It may have been discussed before, but (not to take

Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM Rules

From a gold prospecting perspective, mechanized equipment includes motorized equipment, hand-crank equipment and surprisingly a tiny hand sluice box (which has no moving parts).  Approved tools are pick, shovel and gold pan.  A magnet stick and metal detector would be considered OK

Re: [meteorite-list] Desiccant display dome

Yes, most excellent and much appreciated!! From: Rob Lenssen rlens...@planet.nl To: 'Mark Bowling' mina...@yahoo.com; 'meteorite-list' meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 1:15 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Desiccant display

Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM Rules - Proposition 120

  Paul H. wrote: Also, you may find state officials no different, or even worse, than federal officials with which to deal. Be careful for what you wish. It is easier to deal with locally elected officials who are at most 2 or 3 hours away from your home.  I have had success having face time

Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM Rules - Proposition 120

. Mark Bowling Vail, AZ - Original Message - From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com To: Paul H. oxytropidoce...@cox.net Cc: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2012 11:06 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM Rules

Re: [meteorite-list] New BLM Rules - Proposition 120

That's true.  I understand your perspective.  It's very difficult to deal with other states when you don't vote here.  In fact it costs much more to hunt game as a non-resident. But my point is it's not my job to change policy in other states.  I need to worry about getting things done at

Re: [meteorite-list] Sutter Mill Photos

  Thanks for the photos Ruben!  Good luck everybody:)   Mark From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 4:35 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Sutter Mill Photos Hi all, Meteorite are

Re: [meteorite-list] New Find

Yes, congratulations Larry, I hope you and Todd continue making the finds.  Enjoy and have fun!!   Mark From: Thunder Stone stanleygr...@hotmail.com To: Larry Atkins thetop...@aol.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 4:56 PM

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: PVC death trap

, all they while slowly getting cooked alive in a roman style birdmade oven, until their shreiks of nervous terror are extinguished by overheating bodies and a sudden onset of a peaceful dehydration.Kindest wsiehsDoug-Original Message-From: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.comTo: Count Deiro

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite hunting trip Report / Off Topic

I've always capped the claim posts I've put in the ground.  I found it a convenient place to attach the maker, or engrave info on the post.  It never occurred to me that it would prevent anything from being trapped inside.  Hopefully people in other states where pvc posts are still legal will

Re: [meteorite-list] PVC death trap

Paul and others, be careful where you pull them up.  It's legal to do so in Nevada, but in other states it may not be.   Happy hunting, Mark From: Paul Gessler cetu...@shaw.ca To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 9:06 PM

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: PVC death trap

Hi Count, They made it illegal to put up uncapped markers, but because nobody did anything with the old, markers that define mostly defunct claims (which should have been an obvious outcome), they made all PVC markers illegal.   I think they should still allow pipe to be used (PVC or otherwise),

Re: [meteorite-list] More Photos

Great spread, thanks Keith! Mark - Original Message - From: Keith Vazquez arizonake...@cox.net To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 12:54 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] More Photos Hello List Here's another set of Photos taken today.

[meteorite-list] contemporary lunar impacts

Oops, sent in richtext...   - Forwarded Message - From: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com To: Bernd V. Pauli bernd.pa...@paulinet.de; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 9:58 PM Subject: contemporary lunar impacts Bernd

Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: The Dark Side.. Oops!

Hi Doug, Bernd all: That is an interesting word choice (I was totally ignorant of that fellow too, thanks Doug).  Here's another aspect I'm wondering about Herschel's comment.  I didn't catch the new moon reference from when I read it years ago, up until I read Doug's post, I had always

Re: [meteorite-list] FWD: Kenya robbery notes - from Michael Farmer

, Mexico  Morocco.  I've been spooked but never had anything bad happen - and I don't want  that to continue in the future simply because of blind luck...   Clear skies and safe travels,   Mark Bowling Vail, AZ From: Art blurthel...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites delivered Earth's gold

Carl all, From what I understand gold is deposited with quartz because gold rarely occurs as a mineral.  Mineral deposits are formed by mineralized waters and magma. As these solutions move along faults, joints and form veins, different elements mate together to produce minerals as

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: High Noon!

Bona Petite ?! lol - a perfect ending  Or better yet. Bada bada bada that's all folks!' o(;?-D Mark B Vail, AZ From: Steve Curry [mailto:cwhei...@gmail.com]  Cheers Bona Petite! Steve  

[meteorite-list] Tucson gathering this Saturday!! :)

If you will be in the Tucson area on Saturday, please come and join the TMC at the Sky Bar starting at noon!  Don't forget to bring something for show tell.  A great time of pizza and meteorites is always had by all!  Don't let the location deter you - it's not noisy like it is during

Re: [meteorite-list] 99th year Anniversary Holbrook Hunt – A Huge Success!

had a great time and enjoyed each others company.  And we all learned a lot from the experienced hunters.  We will always remember this hunt, and we are looking forward to the 100th anniversary - it can't come soon enough!  Great job guys!   Clear skies HH! Mark Bowling, Vail, AZ From: Jim

Re: [meteorite-list] 99th Anniversary Holbrook Hunt - WEATHER

Hey all, We may not have room in our truck, but we will try to help out.  We probably won't meet at Denny's because we're driving up Sat. morning.  But if people have to park their cars along the main road coming in, maybe we can help with rides from there.   As far as the rain goes - we've

[meteorite-list] Attn GPS users

FYI - Forwarded Message - To: az-geocach...@listserv.azgeocaching.com Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 12:29 PM Subject: [Az-Geocaching] Threat to GPS users LightSquared and GPS   This should be of concern to all geocachers.   http://www.pnt.gov/interference/lightsquared/    

[meteorite-list] Tucson gathering this Saturday!

Hey all, I found out that at high noon this Saturday, the Tucson Meteorite Club is gathering for a meteorite shootout!  No shooting irons or lead a flyin, but there will be a lot of nickle irons on display. All are welcome to come - a good time is always had by all!  They hope that you can

Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin, Amiss

Cool, are any of those Whetstones available for sale?  I hadn't heard of any found since Dec 2009.   Any updates on the TKW?  Any smaller pieces found?   Happy hunting, Mark B. Vail, AZ - Original Message From: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com To: Mike Hankey mike.han...@gmail.com

[meteorite-list] Whetstones Mountain meteorite

Oops, meant to change the subject line...  That's exciting news Mike! - Original Message From: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com To: Michael Farmer m...@meteoriteguy.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sun, May 8, 2011 8:11:20 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mifflin, Amiss

[meteorite-list] Tucson meeting

Hey all, There is another Tucson area gathering this Saturday. T.M.C. Tucson Meteorite Club Round Tres Saturday, May 7 at 12:00pm Location: Sky Bar If you're in the Tucson area, please join us.  It's too bad that Shams started back to Egypt today.  He would have enjoyed it. Clear skies, Mark

Re: [meteorite-list] OT -Oil reserves, the reality

about politics, oil and alternative energy?  The easiest way to stop is for everyone to stop or take it off line.  If you want to reply to me, reply off line. Thanks, Mark Bowling Vail, AZ - Original Message From: David R. Vann drv...@sas.upenn.edu To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] OT -Oil reserves, the reality

I can't reply on list because I'd be a hypocrite - I guess MikeG doesn't have a car.  And per his earlier post, if he wasn't to sit on a fortune instead of using it to keep his portfolio (or in this case - keep America the world leader), then so be it.  He doesn't understand the time value of

[meteorite-list] Apologies

of proposals for alternative energy, but I don't see them putting their money into those investments.  I see America exporting and outsourcing more and more while the debt load continues to grow.  Our politicians have been lying to us by downplaying our debt. Mark Bowling Vail, Arizona

Re: [meteorite-list] Apologies

- Original Message From: Michael Gilmer meteoritem...@gmail.com To: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com Cc: geo...@aol.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Fri, April 8, 2011 3:33:46 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Apologies Hi Mark, Geo, and List, I agree with Mark here.  I apologize

[meteorite-list] Tucson event change (April 9th)

learn that someone is planning to go this Saturday, please let them know it will be next week. Thanks, Mark B. Vail, AZ - Original Message From: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; meteorite_hunt...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, March 28, 2011 1:25:51 PM

[meteorite-list] UPDATE on Tucson event (April 2nd)

!).  So we may have an impromptu field trip (our very first)! Clear skies,   ~El Minador - Original Message From: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; meteorite_hunt...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, March 27, 2011 12:20:41 AM Subject: [meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Gathering in Tucson Saturday!!! (4/2)

Hey all, Saturday April 2nd the Tucson Meteorite Club will be gathering at the Skybar around noonish.  Feel free to join us if you will be in the Tucson area.  Last month we had some excellent meteorites and gear for show tell - it seemed like everyone had a great time!! There are many good

Re: [meteorite-list] Congrats to Regine Peterson on her first Meteorite find!

Man those are some very handsome Holbrook finds - better than I've found in a long time!  Congrats to Regine, Twink Ruben!  Wish I could have joined you! More happy hunting, Mark - Original Message From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List

Re: [meteorite-list] My Collection - First Glimpse

Very nice Ryan, thanks for sharing that.  I'm looking forward to more photos of your collection. Do you know of a site that hosts photos different private collections?  That would be pretty neat - there's probably one, but I don't do a lot web surfing I also don't keep up with the met list

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: Solar Power

(Metal) mining engineers would love to see solar power take over (as long as we can use nuclear or coal to power the mine).  ;-) Here is an interesting read some of my engineering buddies sent me.  Even today solar takes up a large foot print.

Re: [meteorite-list] What?! now FACEBOOK

I think part of it too is that what we are thinking and communicating can be interpreted differently.  Most of us probably use words to mean one thing, while the dictionary meaning is quite different.  Then there are punctuation errors that change meaning context, etc.  In on-line communities

Re: [meteorite-list] Welcome home

Great news!  Glad you guys made it home safely! - Original Message From: Richard Kowalski damoc...@yahoo.com To: meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, March 8, 2011 7:32:25 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Welcome home Glad to see Mike Robert are back home! --

[meteorite-list] Gathering in Tucson this Saturday!!! (3/5)

I wanted to give a shout out that, at noon this Saturday, folks are gathering at the Skybar for some meteorite fun!  It's being dubbed the kickoff event for the Tucson Meteorite Club.  During the 2010 Meteorite Men showings at the Skybar, there were a lot of conversations about forming such a

Re: [meteorite-list] GIANT Lunar Download

Try this Richard http://lroc.sese.asu.edu/data/pr/tiff/wac_nearside.tif   - Original Message From: Richard Montgomery rickm...@earthlink.net To: Sterling K. Webb sterling_k_w...@sbcglobal.net; lebof...@lpl.arizona.edu; actionshoot...@carolina.rr.com Cc: meteoritelist meteoritelist

Re: [meteorite-list] Congratulations Todd Parker

Congratulations Todd - good luck to Sonny Larry too!  Have fun! Mark B. Vail, AZ - Original Message From: wahlpe...@aol.com wahlpe...@aol.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Fri, February 25, 2011 9:46:47 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Congratulations Todd Parker Hi

Re: [meteorite-list] We are Streaming Live!

Kudos to Ruben, that was a blast!  Thanks for all the hard work to him and the others who set up and managed the live streaming chat!  It added a whole new dimension to the party!  It was a packed house too!  I'm now looking forward to the auction Saturday night and John Blennert's talk on

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites 101-Bolide

, followed by a train of light or sparks; esp. one which explodes. I guess there are many variations and opinions. For the most part... they're probably all pretty much correct. Cheers, Jeff - Original Message - From: MEM mstrema...@yahoo.com To: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com; metlist

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites 101-Bolide

Hi all, I have understood from my study that a bolide refers to a meteor that breaks up - not requiring the detection of an audible report because, if observed from a distance, the sound may not be heard.  It is not a bright meteor or fireball or large impactor, but simply a meteor that breaks

Re: [meteorite-list] Not a missile -- a jet contrail

And in some of the footage I saw, it looked like flame was coming out at the source.  So while it looks like a contrail, that seems like an odd feature for one.  But maybe it's just an optical illusion because of the way it all lines up.  It could be that some fish are interested in exploring

Re: [meteorite-list] Secret BLM maps

Agreed - the law has been twisted beyond its scope.  Just like the Interstate Commerce Clause has been.  It's sad that a beneficial activity like meteorite hunting has been grouped with grave robbing.  But the nature of government is to grab power and grow - that isn't new and shouldn't be

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of Day - October 28, 2010

Agreed!  Congratulations to a great hunter and human being!  I was just telling a new detecting enthusiast about your great beach finds in Florida, and I just have to share this with him too.  Keep it up! Happy hunting! Mark B. Vail, AZ - Original Message From: Jack Schrader

Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook Tektites ( HEAT TESTING of TEKTITES)

@meteoritecentral.com, Dennis Miller astror...@hotmail.com, Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com Dennis, Mark,List, Interesting you mention finding rocks that resemble certain tektites. You describe them as looking translucent and weathered with a tektite texture. Years ago I found what I thought

Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook Tektites ( Heat Testing of Tektites)

Bernd and all, I have collected a few of the Arizonaites (Saffordites?) in the field and when I first saw them, I was fooled into thinking they were tektites.  They look to be solution weathered and I wonder if that in some way removed the water that normally is in obsidian (?). Thanks for

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: Magnet canes are evil

Dennis, I have found tiny glass spherules in some areas along the tracks - lots of them.  I think it's welding slag from RR operations.  I was pretty excited until someone suggested it (I never had them tested, but hard to believe folks would overlook something significant until me...). 

Re: [meteorite-list] Magnet canes are evil DONT THINK SO!

yeah it's pretty crazy - I suppose if you said you were from down south, up here looking for work, they wouldn't mind a bit... - Original Message From: R N Hartman rhartma...@earthlink.net To: Adam Hupe raremeteori...@yahoo.com Cc: Meteorite Central meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Magnet canes are evil DONT THINK SO!

Adam, I think the Antiquities Act is being abused much like the Commerce Clause has been. It was about archaeological sites, but now it's anything the government perceives as a possible way to get money.  In my experience interpretation and enforcement is arbitrary, and will continue to be as

[meteorite-list] Fireball

.  It also left a trail that glowed about 10 seconds, so hopefully that means something will show on the radar (?). I'll probably be off line until next Monday, but I will try to check my email if you have any questions. I'm hoping something is found!  Clear skies and happy hunting to all of you! Mark

[meteorite-list] (Southern Arizona) Fireball

Just to cear up - I was just southeast of Tucson when I saw this. - Original Message From: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 2:46:00 AM Subject: Fireball Hey all, On Tuesday August 3rd, at approximately 12:58 a.m. I saw

Re: [meteorite-list] Fireball

That did cross my mind, but I failed to mention that (It was about 4 hours past my bedtime...).  I saw about 5 meteors in about 20 minutes on Sunday night.  And I saw one meteor when I was trying to figure out what my marker stars were.  So I was wondering if it was part of a shower.  But I

[meteorite-list] Update: Re: Fireball

Update: 2 other witnesses so far. http://www.amsmeteors.org/fireball/fireball_log2010.htm   - Original Message From: Mark Bowling mina...@yahoo.com To: geo...@aol.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, August 3, 2010 9:50:58 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Fireball

Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook Happy 99

Wow, how did that get past me!?  99 years - I've been dreaming of that area for some time...  Have a happy Holbrook Day Mike everyone!!   And oh yes, I think we need to plan a big hunt on the anniversary, but wasn't it 1912??  Not quite sure now... Happy hunting, Mark B. Vail, AZ -

Re: [meteorite-list] Be Careful - It is hot!

Bring plenty of water and travel in multple vehicles...  And before staying in a hotel like that, make sure they are one of the ones that can provide some additional portable A/C units to help cool your room! Happy hunting, Mark B. Vail, AZ - Original Message From: Adam Hupe

Re: [meteorite-list] Fw: a final goodbye to everyone

Good luck Steve and God bless!  Space Rxs are amazing and you can't forsake them - we'll see you again.  Maybe you'll be back after Park Forest II (it could happen). ;-) - Original Message From: Floyd Griff Griffith griff6...@msn.com To: meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] has this ever happened to you?

D'oh - that smarts!  At least  you stuck it out and did some hunting...  :) - Original Message From: Mike Hankey mike.han...@gmail.com To: meteoritelist meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thu, April 8, 2010 8:41:08 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] has this ever happened to you? I

Re: [meteorite-list] ATTENTION: Scientists and Researchers Who Classify Meteorites.. Urgent

Sounds like a good idea to me if there is enough business for something like that! - Original Message From: michael cottingham mikew...@gilanet.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, March 30, 2010 3:32:19 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] ATTENTION: Scientists and

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