[meteorite-list] 3rd Report from Stewnfield in Edgewood Texas

Past 2 reports didn't permit me to post pics, so I'll post via blog. http://texasmeteoritelab.com/3rd-report-from-the-edgewood-strewnfield __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] 2nd Report from Strewnfield in Edgewood Texas

informed us this has been a bit of a problem for weeks. Consequently, it really screws up our acoustical survey. and a mention and big hand to Dirk Ross, David Gonzales, and Marc Fries for giving us back support. -mccartney taylor stephen thompson (meteorite hunter) (offical panther bait

[meteorite-list] Report from the Strewnfield in Edgewood Texas

I seem to be the first boots on the ground at the strewnfield. No stones have been found, but the locals heard the sonic boom. Sonic blast focus is here, Doppler best guess is here. I'm sharing information because I've given it great thought, and am convinced that my best interest are served if

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Mocumentary coming soon.

The Secret Dangers of Meteorite Hunting has been finished and will be released very soon on my YouTube cahnnel, outofablueskymeteor. Filmed mostly in Denver and Austin, with weeks in production and a budget of almost $1.98, this highly anticipated short mocumentary will be released this week

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Spoof Mocumentary up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQyLEbCdn8w Secret Dangers of Meteorite Hunting 8 minutes. PG rated. It is up! For those who want to know the dark underbelly of meteorite hunting, this is for you. The true dangers of meteorite hunters everywhere, in every country. Flamethrower and nades not

[meteorite-list] Virus Warning - Rubin Garcia fake email

I just received a fake email from Rubin Garcia. It only has a link to a webpage with a hostile script. I run Linux, so the attack didn't affect me, but I'm not sure about Windows. DO NOT OPEN the email. I've tried to contact Rubin that his yahoo email account is likely hacked, but couldn't

Re: [meteorite-list] Possible meteorite found in Newport, Arkansas Area

As I was mentioned in the article, I should respond. The finder found a hematite nodule. The finder and the reporter contacted me. The reporter confirmed that the confirmation of a meteorwrong won't make the paper. As a sidenote, as Newport is my grandparents hometown, I've been after the

[meteorite-list] New Episode of 'Insights on Meteorites on the Sikhote Alin

The 3rd episode of Insights on Meteorites has been released. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOR7jOk4ZC0 Finally the answer to the question, how do you pronounce the #@#$ thing? and other juicy tidbits... -mt __ Visit the Archives at

[meteorite-list] Video up of Episode 2 - Insights on Meteorites

The latest episode of Insights on Meteorites is now released! The topic of this episode is meteorite dealers advice to new collectors. The link is only available thru Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/OutofaBlueSky Be sure to click the Like button while you are there! Video description

Re: [meteorite-list] Geminid Meteor Shower Count

In Austin, TX in mag 3.5 sky. Observed 29 in 2 hours, with 2 fireballs brighter than Sirus. -mt __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Geminid Meteor Shower Count

I swore I saw a faint and brief (1-2 sec) aurora borealis last night. But this is Austin, Texas and they never get down this far. Did anyone else see it? odd odd. -mt __ Visit the Archives at

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Video Series Launched - Insights on Meteorites

I've finally produced the first episode in a series of Meteorite videos. Based on interviews with scientists, dealers, hunters, and perhaps unsavory characters (did Madoff collect irons?) inside the meteorite world. I'll be posting this video series, commentary, and documentaries on my Argentina

[meteorite-list] Video on Meteorite Identification in Field

I've created a stone meteorite identification video of good quality. With the success of Meteorite Men, the universities, labs, and some dealers including me are suddenly receiving a big influx of meteorwrong submissions. I wanted to create a video of instruction that any of us could redirect the

[meteorite-list] Denver Dealers - Thank You

To all the Denver dealers I interviewed. A great big thank you! I got some great video of advice for new collectors that will help bring in new collectors and keep them. I'll be putting the footage together for a orientation video that should help the industry as a whole. As to the second video,

[meteorite-list] Denver Attendees- Video Request

I am working on two different video projects about meteorites. The first is Serious the second is FUN. Dealers - I am wanting to casually interview any and all meteorite dealers I can and ask some simple questions: 1. What makes collecting meteorites interesting or exciting? 2. What do you

[meteorite-list] AD - Buzzard Coulee slices on ebay

Finally got to cut a few slices of Buzzard Coulee, Ash Creek and Deport, Texas iron. http://stores.ebay.com/More-Books-from-the-Batcave -mt __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing

[meteorite-list] AD correction - Buzzard Coulee slices on ebay

whoops. the link changed. correct link is below. -=--- Finally got to cut a few slices of Buzzard Coulee, Ash Creek and Deport, Texas iron. http://stores.ebay.com/Out-of-a-Blue-Sky-Meteorite-Gallery -mt __ Visit the Archives at

[meteorite-list] Geologists in Texas

I'm looking for any meteorite collecting geologists in Texas. Specifically, one who knows his meteoritical geology inside and out and could give a lecture on it to fellow geologists. -mt __ Visit the Archives at

[meteorite-list] OT - Armchair meteorite hunt - Spot the Meteorite

How many meteorites do you see? http://outofabluesky.com/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=97 The photo is at full native resolution to give you the best chance to spot'em. __ Visit the Archives at

[meteorite-list] Ad: Buzzard Coulee from OutofaBlueSky

The web page is now HUGE with images and may take a while to load http://www.outofabluesky.com/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=66:buzzard-coulee My patron who gets first pick has made his choice. I'm now officially opening the doors on the Buzzard Coulee meteorite shop! Those who have

[meteorite-list] Tanzania Expedition Notes

I've updated my expedition notes to Tanzania 2005. yea, I'm bad, it took me 1/2 a decade to do it, but I got it done. http://www.outofabluesky.com/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=94:tanzania-meteorite-expeditioncatid=42:meteorite-adventures I'll get Argentina, West, Sweden, and some

[meteorite-list] OT - McCartney near Plane Impactor

Not the crater I was looking for. I was about a mile away when the plane hit. Just wanted my tires rotated. Drove by the carnage on the way home. I got to see the aftermath and breathe the smoke. I had just gotten my new camcorder this morning so I had it with me. Video of what I saw is here:

[meteorite-list] Buzzard Coulee Permitting Snafu

Sonny and I were at Buzzard Coulée the week it fell, as you all know. We recovered a good number of stones before the big snow hit. Permits were then applied for. I returned as the snow melted in April. I alone recovered hundreds of stones, giving half to the landowner, I still had over 2kg.

[meteorite-list] Tahoka and Met-Bul listings via Ted Bunch

Fear not, Pete. I recovered the Tahoka from a farmer who found it hoeing. If you search google, you'll find my field trip report on it. It was submited to NAU via Ted Bunch along with many other of my meteorite finds. However, several years have passed and the only meteorite that has made the

[meteorite-list] Liberal hole excavated

http://208.62.60.4/78/printer_1564.shtml This hole was dug. Scatter pattern shows where the digger stood. You don't dump dirt on your own feet while digging. Second, the whole defies the ratio for a explosive impact of 10:1. Even if it was perfect, you have to have a supersonic entry to make

[meteorite-list] Request for Nininger letter on Newport

If anyone has a collection of Nininger letters, I'm requesting a search for the one regarding the Newport meteorite. Just after the Paragould fall, the media frenzy alerted some farmer to check the iron rock he plowed up. The farmer contacted Nininger, I suspect, via mail. I've been to

[meteorite-list] Ad: Deport Iron Slices endcuts

I've made several slices and endcuts and have them available http://outofabluesky.com/index.php?option=com_jportfoliocat=5project=17It emid=58 20% off anyone from the met-list. All of these are meteorites I recovered in 2006 in Deport. All have been treated for chloride removal in a galvanic

[meteorite-list] Issue with etching via ferric choride

Having a bit of a problem on some etch jobs and having to re-etch a few specimens. How do you rinse/neutralize your ferric after the etch? I'm getting remnant staining and sometimes corrosion. I'm doing something wrong. Any ideas? -mt __

[meteorite-list] Larry Lebofsky contact me

Your email bounces each time I tried. Contact me using another email. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Polishing with Vibrating Laps

Has anyone successfully found a workable technique to polish using alcohol and a vibrating lap? And does anyone polish irons using a chloride free oil and a vib. lap? -mt __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] AD: Pultusk slices

I've recently acquired and sliced 2 Pultusk stones that were recent finds by a Polish hunter. 9g 12g 30g 65g All at $8/g which is well below the $12-15 that one normally sees. 3 more slices coming. -mt __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] AD: Correction Pultusk Slices

Forgot to add the link, whoops! http://outofabluesky.com/index.php?option=com_jportfoliocat=4project=45It emid=58 I've recently acquired and sliced 2 Pultusk stones that were recent finds by a Polish hunter. 9g 12g 30g 65g All at $8/g which is well below the $12-15 that one normally

[meteorite-list] Meteoritics and Petroleum Engineering

Yes, I'm a petroleum engineer. Oddly I ran across a crossover between my two interests while doing research. I was not aware that the great Cantarell oil field enjoys high porosity due to the Breccia created from the mighty Chicxulub impactor. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantarell_Field

[meteorite-list] The embeded Sikhote clue on Velocity

This piece is an important clue on potential cosmic velocity residual at ground level. I encourage Matt to have this piece X-rayed in a lab (or in a doctors office - any Doc's out there with ideas?) to determine the depth of the penetration. Likely a Doc would get a kick out of this and do

Re: [meteorite-list] The Skipper's Dad Co-Discovers a Comet!

When I briefly met Alan Hale, Jr aka The Skipper, the only observing he wanted to do was women. I don't think he could tell a planet from a star, but he sure liked watching the stellar objects of the female form divine. -mt Original Message From: lebof...@lpl.arizona.edu

[meteorite-list] Band saw blade for cutting irons

Who can recommend a brand and make of band saw blade for irons. Same for cutting a pallasite? __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] First Buzzard Coulee to hit the market?

No, read the auction. It clearly says the permit has not yet been issued. Original Message From: Gary Fujihara fuj...@mac.com Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 1:49 AM To: MeteorList meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] First Buzzard Coulee to hit the

[meteorite-list] Russ Finney

Please contact me again off list. *sigh* -mt __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] 2nd Batch - Expedition photos Buzzard Coulee Spring Trip

After I received word that the snow was melting I immediately flew up to Canada to continue the recovery effort. I pushed hard each day to get the most out of each day. I averaged 25-30 finds per day. However, I pushed myself too hard and within 4 days I developed a cough and fever. I laid low

[meteorite-list] Who's seen Stovepiping on oriented stones?

This is a heat shield on the bottom, and this stovepipe occurred on the back. My question is this just a odd rock feature or is the stovepiping caused by orientation? http://picasaweb.google.com/mccartneytaylor/BuzzardCouleeMeteoriteExpeditionApril2009#5368898892667906386

[meteorite-list] Stovepiping

Someone emailed me about my use of the word stovepipe. What is it, etc... Well, I may or may not have seen it in official meteoriticist vocabulary but I do think it is a useful word in meteorites. In general, Stovepiping refers any feature that sticks up like a flue pipe from a franklin stove.

[meteorite-list] Buzzard Coulee Expedition Photos from December

This is the first trip taken to Canada after the fall. Once there, we only had 2.25 days to hunt before shutdown snowfall occurred. It was -25 Celcius and the airline lost my luggage, so I'm wearing socks over my hands in some photos. I think I had thin gloves under the socks. At some point, I

[meteorite-list] Russ Finney

Russ, Please contact me off list. Better yet, call. -mt __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Example of Lipping and direction stumper.

This is an allende. I'm not sure I understand the orientation signs I see. I see a star flow line pattern which indicates this side is windward. But the lipping on the NW side hints the side is leeward. So I'm a bit confused. Any ideas on alternate interpretations? -mt

[meteorite-list] Example of Lipping and direction stumper. TAKE 2

http://outofabluesky.com/images/stories/stoneymeteorites/allende12-7.jpg This is an Allende. I'm not sure I understand the orientation signs I see. I see a star flow line pattern which indicates this side is windward. But the lipping on the NW side hints the side is leeward. So I'm a bit

[meteorite-list] Video of Ash Creek meteorites being found in West, TX

I've put together my short 'find videos' that I make every time I find a stone (and I have a camera handy). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtQznLtB9Lg And for those who remember I had another video of a meteorite found near West, it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZbgCSSaAEw I wasn't

[meteorite-list] AD - Ash Creek Slices Available

The new 225g Ash Creek has been cut and several slices made http://outofabluesky.com/index.php?option=com_jportfoliocat=4project=46Itemid=58 From 13g to a 38g endcut. There are also several micros for sale. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] OT: Bob Evans Meteorite Lawsuit Settled

Bob Evans paid the judgment against him in April. He paid his judgment in full, including the interest, and filing fees. He chose to pay a week before he was scheduled to appear in court before an Illinois judge and disclose his employer, income, assets, and details of his meteorite collection.

[meteorite-list] test

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[meteorite-list] Video of New Ash Creek Find

I got a call from a West local who found 'dozens' of meteorites. I doubted it and asked for pictures. As expected, all were junk terrestrials...all but one. I then met him, he's an older gentleman and had stories of some of the rocks he found years ago and some he found after the fall. He

Re: [meteorite-list] Richard Norton

From us here in Austin, too. Our condolences to the family Norton. Philippe Lea Meteoritica _ __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] OT - Paying the Piper at West

At the hunt in West, I searched the property across from Adair's place. Lori's place. The owners were getting irritated with hunters after a while, so I tried to sooth nerves and volunteered my services to help a bit of trouble on the property. On top of being an engineer, cartographer, and

[meteorite-list] Ad - West meteorite

I'm releasing 2 more West stones for sale. 14.5g and 28.7g Both 100% fusion crusted, 1 with a silver line. http://outofabluesky.com/index.php?option=com_jportfoliocat=4project=46Itemid=58 -mt __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Excessively Large Reward a bad precedent.

A $5,000/kg or $10,000/kg reward for the first kg may be appropriate for most some falls. But quickly the newspapers will drop the 'first kg' part and spread the value at $10/g. There will also be unit errs and report the value at $10,000/lb. $20,000/kg is ludicrous. I think we, as a

[meteorite-list] Silver stuff on the West?

I have found another specimen with a pronounced silver 'line' http://outofabluesky.com/images/stories/stoneymeteorites/west15-1.jpg I really don't know what to make of it. In this new piece, its like its a silver blob that melted and oozed out of the tiny gash in the stone. I'm disinclined now

[meteorite-list] Hats off to Thomas Grau! Good recovery.

Well done Thomas Grau! Most of us thought that fall was a lost cause into the ocean. Two thumbs up from Texas. -mt __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] Doppler radar signature from bolides

Note that the stoney has a Specific gravity of 3.0 vs water's 1.0. Indeed, it should have an excellent reflection from radar. -mt Original Message From: E.P. Grondine epgrond...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 12:58 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

Re: [meteorite-list] West- Blue-Silvery Markings- Thanks and Thoughts

My picture of the silver is of fairly good quality. Its the bottom photo. http://outofabluesky.com/index.php?option=com_jportfoliocat=4project=46Itemid=58 You can see that the silverish area is fairly erratic, not clustered together in a single patch. I'm more inclined to believe a chemical

[meteorite-list] AD- More West available.

First, I now have a new website Out of a Blue Sky outofabluesky.com where I'll put up material from my expeditions. Second, I am letting go of 2 more West specimens. 16 and 30g. I earned these after suffering poison oak, and pulling off ticks every day.

[meteorite-list] AD - West meteorite - 17 grams

The meteorite I found on Saturday is now for sale on my website. This is the same stone from the 10 minute video compilation I put on Youtube. Pics of the stone are here: http://outofabluesky.com/index.php?option=com_jportfoliocat=4project=46Itemid=58 -mt IMCA 2760

[meteorite-list] West, Texas Meteorite Video Compilation

This is a 10 minute video documentary of 48 hours in the West Strewnfield over the weekend. It is a simple and short videography. If you are expecting a refined production, it is not this. First 2 minutes brings you up to speed on the field conditions as of Friday. After that, there will be

[meteorite-list] Video of West Meteorite Hunting Beer Break

I've returned from West, yesterday. I've got some fun video of the hunt. Here is a fun short with Mike, Greg, Ward and I during a beer 30 break. Cameo by Jim Baxter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhGfSRlz0_c I'm compiling a 10 minute video that sums up the last 3 days. It will be up on

[meteorite-list] Video about Texas Fireball with McCartney

I made sure these guys got the facts straight. http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/?ArID=232225 There is a button midway down on the right Watch the Video that lets you click to see the short 2 minute news clip. -mt __

[meteorite-list] Sonic boom - Size of object

How large a object would be needed for someone on the ground to hear a sonic boom? In other words, could satellite debris create sonic booms? __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] New Meteorite Book Out

Finally! The complete account of the Santa Lucia, Argentina meteorite is now out. This is the meteorite fall that occurred last year in January, 2008. This book covers the fall, the field work, the mapping of the strewnfield, addresses the new export law, and tries to do all of that woven

Re: [meteorite-list] Tenth Annual Meteor Mayhem Birthday Bash Harvey Awards

If you are new to the Tucson show, or have been but not the B-Bash, you need to go. The Birthday Bash is by far the most important event at the show and should be attended by all means, methods, or contrived cover stories. Its a good time, and the biggest meteorite social event in the world.

[meteorite-list] LDG in King Tut exhibit

I just returned from Dallas, after attending the King Tut exhibit. Libyan Desert Glass is acknowledged as the source for one of King Tut's jewels in a piece of jewelry. They show a short 2 minute video on what forms the LDG. Just an FYI. __

Re: [meteorite-list] Galvanic Cleaning of Rusters

I wish to throw in my research on galvanic cleaning to the list. I used the sites listed and also had the advantage of consulting a chemist. The targets were deport iron, specifically the ones found deep. For odd reasons, deports found shallow were stable, while deepers where not. The solution

[meteorite-list] Lone Rock / Buzzard Coulee Sold Out

All of our material has been sold. None made it to the US. To those who wanted to wait...bad luck. -mt IMCA 2760 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] New Meteorite Book

Yes, I can confirm the rumors that I have a meteorite book coming out soon. Its actually a monograph which is different than a book. For those non native English speakers, a monograph is a book extremely focused on a subject matter. In this case, its focused on just the Santa Lucia Meteorite

[meteorite-list] Non Canadians must wait!

Sonny and I are still getting many emails asking for Lone Rock material from non Canadians. We did follow the laws on this one, we turned it all over to our Canadian handler. Paperwork is being submitted very soon. Please wait 3-6 months. __

[meteorite-list] Pictures from the Lone Rock Strewnfield

I was diligent in getting photos of stones in situ. The trick is to snap the picture before the cold snaps the battery dead. -20C does nasty things to battery chemistry. Note fusion crust looks 'wrong' with a light coating of ice that might be half sublimated. Also note, that only after 9

[meteorite-list] Canadian Material for Americans has to wait

For the Americans and other non-Canadians emailing me, you all need to wait. We've got a Canadian colleague applying for customs paperwork next week. This will hold our material in Canada for several months as the Canadian Institutions will have an option to buy our material. Worst case

[meteorite-list] McCartney's News from the Canadian Fall

The hunting is over, 5-10 cm of snow is predicted tonight. More fell last night. Searching is all but impossible at this point. The weather has been abnormally snow free up till this week. We have had the luck of securing 5% of the strewnfield. We also had the luck of a really great

[meteorite-list] Claimed find on Crown Land in Canada

, and of course, could be triple that for a truly huge fall, which this has the earmarks of. I envy you guys today though, not the cold part, but the finding of new fall stones, that gets my heart racing! Mike --- On Fri, 12/5/08, McCartney Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: McCartney

[meteorite-list] Is it like a heavy chunk of rust that looks like it was hit by bullets?

I was asked that this morning by a hunter while I was researching an iron. He went on to say - I found one like that when I was a kid. It was heavy as hell, i found it on the gully bank where it washed out. I left it there, just thought it was iron junk with little dents Last year when I

[meteorite-list] Need Help Destroying Earth - Who can suggest a good physics simulator?

OK, maybe not destroy earth. Just hurl things at it. I need a computer model throwing a rock at the atmosphere at 20,000 mph and have an airflow simulator model its breakup and fall pattern. Then do it over and over again 100,000 times to do a monte carlo analysis. The rock structure needs to

Re: [meteorite-list] Landowner Lookup Question

You'll have a problem. The CAD (county appraisal district) will only have the property info and the mailing addy of the person in question. Often that mailing addy is a PO box, so no crisscross phone # for you. You'll have to send a letter. Courthouse records including a plat map or the

[meteorite-list] Using GIS for Meteorite Hunting and Study

I, too, am a GIS person. Since Land ownership GIS has just been brought up, I have to take this one step farther and mention good free GIS packages. Someone just brought up ESRI as a GIS progam, and I would like to discourage people from using it. ESRI gives you piecemeal crippled software

[meteorite-list] The Bob Evans Lawsuit

Yes, there was a lawsuit against Bob Evans brought by me. It was in regards to a trade that was partially done, where I sent material and only received a partial trade, then Evans went quiet. No contact for many months. Eventually, I posted about it and received many replies that he has done

Re: [meteorite-list] MCcartney Taylor

Subject: [meteorite-list] MCcartney Taylor Listen MCcartney, You little know it all prick. Did you do any lying in court ? Based on the paper work you did indeed. This cant be discussed here any further and you know it. __ http

[meteorite-list] NEW Argentina Meteorite Law

Yes, Eduardo is correct. There is a new law in Argentina that makes all new FALLS and FINDS national property. Technically, it makes them 'cultural heritage artifacts'. This means they will fall under UNESCO laws and they can issue Interpol arrest warrants that are recognized by most

[meteorite-list] Who has Niningers Notes

I need a reminder, is it the Smithsonian? Contact on list, once someone has no need for others to email. Thanks! =-mt __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Bad Science on ancient meteorite impactor?

I don't agree with most of these conclusions. I motion to have this work peer reviewed by meteoriticists. Do I hear a second? -mt http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-03/uob-cct033108.php Cuneiform clay tablet translated for the first time A cuneiform clay tablet that has puzzled

[meteorite-list] Need Help with Expedition Video footage

I'm looking for a video editing volunteer. My 2 week expedition recovering the new fall was well documented, dozens and dozens of pictures and over 1.5 hours of video clips of interviews, relevant scenery, daily planning, and trips to impact points. My plan is too filter and condense all this

[meteorite-list] World largest meteorite dealers

In terms of height, they are. -mt And I thought Mike and Bill Jensen were the world's largest meteorite dealers? Steve __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] Another clue to the Mystery Fall Game

One picture can say so much... http://www.texasmeteoritelab.com/x/IMG_1275.JPG Riddle me this, and Riddle me that, Can't you all guess where the meteorites at? -mt __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list

[meteorite-list] First call for alcohol.

I've been told to cut the new fall in 99% alcohol. I've had my secretary calling the local grocery stores and drugstores for this stuff, but its not carried. I've been told Safeway carries it, but they're not in Austin. A local medical places has it for $16 per pint (ouch) which is excessive.

[meteorite-list] Last Call for Alcohol

Wow, I got a wonderful deluge of helpful info. Thanks to everyone, I won't be able to respond to all emails. I will definitely use alcohol. Fear not I'll be safe. Now then, I got off the plane this morning, and now I'm going to go crawl into bed from my

[meteorite-list] Pic of Farmer with Police at the Peru Crater.

In a pic, this tells the story. Mike is there, police don't care. http://filer.livinginperu.com/news/img/farmer_meteor_s.jpg __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Polishing with vibratory lap

Has anyone had success with using a vib lap? Leaving a chondrite in water for 3 days to polish sounds exceedingly foolish. With an iron, complete insanity. Is there anyone out there who has found a liquid media that works without damaging the slice? -mt IMCA 2760

[meteorite-list] Maria

Maria, I'm not sure if your getting emails from me. Please email me off list your paypal email to send the money from the crazy Steve Arnold Hair auction. -mt IMCA 2760 __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com

[meteorite-list] OT - Insulting my president

I take offense at you calling my president a plain stupid idiot. He's clearly not that bright. -mt IMCA 2760 On Wed, 2007-03-28 at 06:28 -0700, drtanuki wrote: That man was mentally insane unlike George Bush who is just a plain stupid idiot and a fascist pig.

[meteorite-list] Statistician needed.

I've finishing a very interesting study on meteorite recovery which is heavily statistics oriented. However, I may have flaws in my assumptions and data sets. I recall that my college stat professor drilled into us, that when you have a serious stat problem, go find a real statistician. So hence

Re: [meteorite-list] Peruvian meteorite crater -

The hunt is on! I just talked to my friend down in South America, too. I got tickets to go. See you there Sonny! Sonny, Are you bringing the margarita mix for the field? We can pick up the alcohol cheap there! No nasty water for us! I've got the maps and the topos. This should be great! -mt

Re: [meteorite-list] Tree trimmers

Don't forget Ivuna in Tanganyika. It was recovered from a tree by a german expat! 2 more peices were seen to hit the salt flat, the German drove a stake in the ground meaning to come back and look for them later. Regretably before he got returned to the site, WWII began and the British

[meteorite-list] New Ataxite Iron - Dumont

This is the official info release of a new iron. I identified this on a West Texas Trip in February 2005. It took a year of negotiating with the rancher before I got my paws on it. Trip info at http://imca.repetti.net/metinfo/metadventures/west_texas.html The iron masses 42.27 kg. Named the

[meteorite-list] Brenham Stabilized with vacuum treatment

and have had it cut and stabilized using a vacuum chamber, corrosion inhibitor impregnation and finally an Opticon/epoxy sealant. These beautiful slices are full of olivine and will be available in my room at Inn Suites room 230 with Anne Black. McCartney Taylor, IMCA 2760 Inn Suites Room 230

[meteorite-list] Ad- Brenham Slices

As per my earlier post, I've stabilized a Brenham. I've had Marlin cut 6mm slices and 3.5mm slices with a little translucency. Most slices are between 300g and 450g $3.50 for the 6mm and $5.50 for the 3.5mm If anyone is wanting some slices, please contact me off list. thanks! -mt IMCA 2760

[meteorite-list] NJO Votes - Update JAN 8

Lots of off list voting! We have so far: Meteorite - 5 Meteorwrong - 18 Brushed up Nantan/other - 4 Betean Fuel rod - 1 Abstain - 5 Slag -1 Did anyone notice the US Steel industrial park a stone's throw away from the impact location? Still taking votes, email off list if you wish an anonymous

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