Re: [meteorite-list] Hollow Meteorite Article
Thanks, list, For informing me about the hollow meteorites. I sincerely appreciate the comments and links, and now understand that "hollow aerolites" simply do not exist, and therefore were not the inspiration for the 19th century tales I have come across. Many thanks once again. I will post here my final report on these tales if anyone is interested in reading a bit of 'meteoric folklore.' Sincerely, Chris = http://embark.to/magonia Yahoo! Messenger - Communicate instantly..."Ping" your friends today! Download Messenger Now http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com/download/index.html __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Impact Melt Photos Wanted Please
Dear Jeff, Further to your post about impact melts to the Meteorite-List, we have the pleasure to come back to you. We are meteorite hunters and organized several expeditions to the Sahara desert since December 2001 (see our article in the latest issue of Meteorite magazine: "New French hunters on the right track", Feb. 2004). During our third expedition in November 2002, we found a nice small impact melt of an L chondrite - tkw: 50g. Its provisional name - that we gave when we found it - is BB313. It has been studied and classified by ENS-Lyon (France) and was voted during the latest meeting of the Nommenclature Committee this month. Therefore, it should appear in the next issue of the MB#88 and named Tanezrouft 067. You can have a look at the data sheet of this meteorite on our website, using the link hereunder: http://meteoriteshow.free.fr/meteoriteshow%20angl/pages%20meteorites/bb313.html. You can download any picture or enlargement available from this page, but I send you attached two pictures of the cut section, before and after polishing. We would appreciate if you can mention a link to our website (www.meteoriteshow.com) and would of course in return add your own website to our links page. We thank you for your contribution and look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Frederic Beroud & Christophe Boucherwww.meteoriteshow.comIMCA #2491 - Original Message - From: Jeff Kuyken To: Meteorite List Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2004 3:07 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Impact Melt Photos Wanted Please G'day List, I am currently building an information page on impact melts for my site. I would very much appreciate any photos from collectors and dealers that I could use on this page. Photos clearly showing melt pockets and veins, etc would be great. Of course all credit will be given for any images used. Thanks, Jeff KuykenI.M.C.A. #3085www.meteorites.com.au __Meteorite-list mailing list[EMAIL PROTECTED]http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Ebay Auctions ending tonight
Hi Everybody: (This time it is for real, no wedding dresses!!!) I have ebay auctions ending tonight, including a beautiful oriented heat-shield SA meteorite. To view all my auctions just follow the link below whichshould take you to the complete list at the bottom of the page. Ifthe link does not work just do a search on my ebay name -catchafallingstar.com http://members.ebay.com/ws2/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=catchafallingstar.com Thanks for looking... Jim Strope421 Fourth StreetGlen Dale, WV 26038 http://www.catchafallingstar.com Jim Strope421 Fourth StreetGlen Dale, WV 26038 http://www.catchafallingstar.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Sheath
I went to my local gun shop yesterday to purchase some Sheath and I noticed on the side of the can that it says it contains chemicals know to cause cancer. Is Sheath any more dangerous than motor oil? I assume that I should wear gloves while applying it? Will the Sheath bound to the iron and be safe to the touch 24 hours later? I want to know just in case the kids (or I) handle the New Campo after applying the Sheath. The gun shop also carries "Gun & Reel SILICONE Cloth". Will this be good for applying the Sheath or is the SILICONE bad for my 5.81kg New Campo? Thank you for your time, Kevin Heider Sacramento, CA, USA __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mr Aziz Habibi
Dear List and Fellow (also Fellowette) Meteorite Enthusiasts, If you are looking to get a great deal go to Aziz(first name) Habibi(family name)! He's one of the best meteorite hunters out there!! I've had several years of being friends with him. He's trustworthy and honorable and if he says he's going to do something he does. Why not go to the source? His phone is 01121255576144, ask for Mr. Habibi or Aziz. Thanks Nels __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Unidentified Light in Australian Night Sky
http://www.abc.net.au/southeastnsw/stories/s1097227.htm Unidentified light in the night sky Australian Broadcasting Corporation April 29, 2004 While watching television near Lake Eucumbene in the Snowy Mountains town of Adaminaby last night, Kath and Adrian Town were distracted by a light in the sky. "It was quite a bright green, my husband described it as a copper green," Kath Town said on ABC South East NSW, "And it was travelling in the sky towards the west across the lake. It kind of had a great big ball and a bit of a tail and then it disappeared." "A minute or so afterwards there was what sounded like a sonic boom, kind of an explosion ... it was quite dramatic, it set our ducks off chattering and the dogs barking." Kath Town said the light appeared in the sky for three or four seconds and was a distinct, vivid light. "It was quite large when you compare it to shooting stars and that sort of thing." Suspecting it was a meteorite, she rang the Astronomical Society of Canberra who said there had been meteorite spottings recently but couldn't confirm that was what she had seen. __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Mars Express Radar Deployment Postponed
http://www.esa.int/export/SPECIALS/Mars_Express/SEM2J777ESD_0.html Mars Express radar deployment postponed European Space Agency 29 April 2004 The MARSIS team has advised ESA to delay the deployment of the MARSIS radar instrument on board Mars Express, scheduled for this week. New and improved computer models suggest that, during deployment, the radar booms may swing back and forth with larger amplitudes than previously expected. If this happened, the booms might come too close to delicate components of the spacecraft body. Further simulations and tests are under way to better understand the situation. The two main radar booms are 20-metre long hollow cylinders, of 2.5 centimetres diameter, folded up in a box like a concertina (accordion). When the box is opened, the elastic energy of the compressed glass-fibre booms will let them unfold like a jack-in-the-box. After the booms spring out, they will eventually lock in a straight line, taking up the shape that they had before being folded into the box. The deployment procedure of each boom is expected to last about 10 minutes. Simulations carried out four years ago by the radar boom's manufacturer, Astro Aerospace, California, USA, indicated that the deployment should be smooth, without significantly swinging back and forth. However, the radar team has now advised ESA that a new and refined analysis of the boom dynamics indicates that a sort of "backlash" might take place before the boom locks into its position. Although a successful deployment is not in question, Mars Express mission managers want to make sure that the booms are not subjected to excessive mechanical stress and that they do not interfere with the spacecraft as they deploy. The MARSIS team and their industrial contractors are now performing further tests and simulations to confirm that the deployment will have no impact on the safety of the spacecraft. These simulations will then be reviewed by ESA's experts. Based on the results, expected within a few weeks, ESA will decide when and how to activate MARSIS. MARSIS will study the sub-surface of Mars to a depth of a few kilometres. The instrument's antennas will send radio waves towards the planet and analyse how they are reflected by any surface that they encounter. In this way, MARSIS can investigate the sub-surface mineralogical composition and will reveal the presence of any underground reservoir of water or ice. __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Unidentified Light in Australian Night Sky
>>"It was quite a bright green, my husbanddescribed it as a copper green," Kath Town saidon ABC South East NSW, "And it was travellingin the sky towards the west across the lake. Itkind of had a great big ball and a bit of a tail andthen it disappeared.""A minute or so afterwards there was whatsounded like a sonic boom, kind of an explosion ...it was quite dramatic, it set our ducks offchattering and the dogs barking."Kath Town said the light appeared in the sky for three or four seconds and was a distinct, vivid light."It was quite large when you compare it to shooting stars and that sort of thing."Suspecting it was a meteorite, she rang the Astronomical Society of Canberra who said there had been meteorite spottings recently but couldn't confirm that was what she had seen. << It sounds like a possible meteorite dropping fireball to me. George Zay __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Harvill to Perry Letter; Aug. 1, 1952
(University of Arkansas letterhead) University of Arkansas OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT TUCSON August 1, 1952 Dr. Stuart H. Perry Newagen Inn and Cottages Newagen, Maine Dear Dr. Perry: I have your letter of July 26, in which you indicate that you have received from Dr. Nininger the impression that the Perry Fund is available only for work in Mexico. It may be that this impression was gained by Dr. Nininger when there was an exchange of letters about payment from the Perry Fund to him as he carried on the work and I told him that partial payment could be made in advance of the reports on the results of the work done in Mexico and that the remainder would be paid after the reports were submitted and reviewed by the faculty here at the University. The institution must necessarily provide certain terms, which, however, we always try to make as mutually satisfactory as possible I was not aware that Dr. Nininger was concerned about this matter, and I am writing and asking him if he needs additional funds. If you want no restrictions whatever placed upon the payments, I will be pleased to authorize the balance in the fund to Dr. Nininger as soon as he certifies that all reports have been made. In fact, I believe that it is Dr. Nininger's impression that the reports have been completed and filed with the University. Our faculty committee is somewhat difficult to get together during the summer, but I assure you that every effort will be made to accommodate your wishes and the needs of Dr. Nininger. I shall look forward to seeing you upon your return to Arizona later in the year. With most cordial regards, Sincerely yours, (signed) Richard A. Harvill PresidentPlease visit, www.MeteoriteArticles.com, a free on-line archive of meteor and meteorite articles. __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Nininger to Perry Letter, Aug. 1, 1952
(American Meteorite Museum Letterhead) AMERICAN METEORITE MUSUEM OPPOSITE METEOR CRATER ON HIGHWAY 66 POST OFFICE BOX 1171 WINSLOW ARIZONA August 1, 1952 Mr. Stuart H. Perry Newagen Inn Newagen, Maine Dear Stuart: We are disposing of some duplicates in order to accommodate a rearrangement of our exhibits and are enclosing a list of offerings, some of which you may want. In this list are several rare things of special merit, for one reason or another. For example, Lubbock exhibits flowage structure so rare in stones. Whitman war a 221-gram stone of perfect orientation; therefore only a small slice was removed and the remainder will be kept intact. Garnett, you will remember, is the stone, a slice of which shows a fine grain of metallic copper. The main mass will stand for some slicing and may show more. Goodland is historically interesting, having been found at the bottom of a 31/2 foot corner post hole. Morito is from the main mass in Mexico City. It cut it myself and it is doubtful that any more will ever be cut. It also shows an alteration zone. Norfolk is extremely rare and is priced the same as originally by Foote. Petersburg is priced 25% below Foote's list even in inflationary dollars. Roy is a fragment but shows good pitting. Shallowater is unique in being composed of large enstatite crystals. Some of the others are very old and poorly preserved such as Tyron and Chamberlin but are good examples of terrestrialization. If you care to purchase any considerable number of the specimens listed it will be equally agreeable to us to have payment in installment. But we would appreciate an early reply. Very cordially yours, (signed) H.H. Nininger HHN: ANPlease visit, www.MeteoriteArticles.com, a free on-line archive of meteor and meteorite articles. __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Ad - Witnessed, Historic and Rare Auctions on eBay
Dear List Members, As we stated earlier, we are in the process of reorganizing and cataloging our collection meaning we will be offering duplicates not needed in the Hupe or UW collections of Witnessed, Historic and Rare meteorites. This week we are running a dozen additional auctions with some very hard to find material. A few examples: A complete Agoult (oriented) Two complete Amgalas (oriented) A giant end cut of the beautiful Lunar Dhofar 081 (crusted) Grein 004 A complete slice of Haxtun A gorgeous slice of Landes with Huss numbers A Morristown mesosiderite end cut (awesome polish) Park Forest Dog Stone with affidavits and news footage Smallest complete meteorite from Park Forest (oriented) And other beautiful specimens... To see these auctions and over 100 other interesting meteorites please check out the ebay link below and click on "Go see all current items for sale by this member". Be sure to check out the last auctions ending to find the above listed beauties. http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/meteoritelab/ Please check in often over the next couple of months as we will be listing hundreds of hard to find duplicates not needed in our collections, some of this material has not been offered in years. Thank you for looking and if you are bidding, good luck. Adam and Greg Hupe The Hupe Collection Team LunarRock IMCA 2185 __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] More lecturing produces panic!
Dear List; I just gave a one hour lecture about meteorites to the local archaeology society group. I had them all searching for the closest flashlights so they could get a jump on the time before morning. Seems most archaeology students have never been exposed to the possibility of meteorites existing in the natural world. They all tended to confirm my suspicion that if no stones were available that a meteorite on a playa lake would be used for a boiling stone by a native american.so watch your boiling stones as they may be meteorites. Meteorites may burn twice! Best, Dave Freeman mjwy __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
