Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! WisconsinSchool displaydonations and offerings
Is it really necessary to start now an argument about what someone donates and thinks about it? Who cares how people see their own donations ? What matters is that they donate something at all. That's my two bobs worth from Australia. Werner Schroer - Original Message - From: Meteorites USA e...@meteoritesusa.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 2:23 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! WisconsinSchool displaydonations and offerings Saying you would lose something by describing your donation as a loss is kinda screwed up way to give don't ya think? Regards, Eric On 5/17/2010 8:39 PM, m...@mhmeteorites.com wrote: -Original Message- From: Joe Kerchnerskyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 22:35:34 To:Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! Wisconsin School displaydonations and offerings I offered a 5.3g piece for a good price. I would lose over $100, I would count that as my donati n. Best wishes Joe kerchner __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! WisconsinSchool displaydonations and offerings
Hi Werner, Exactly my thoughts. Can't say something nice then keep it to yourself. The're trying to buy material to give to a school. Joe has offer material and will be willing to take a loss, making the specimen both available and less costly by the donations of others being given. Can't blame Joe for not wanting to take a full loss on the item. At least he is dontating and not complaining. Nuff said. Best! --AL Mitterling Quoting WS Schroer schr...@bigpond.com: Is it really necessary to start now an argument about what someone donates and thinks about it? Who cares how people see their own donations ? What matters is that they donate something at all. That's my two bobs worth from Australia. Werner Schroer - Original Message - From: Meteorites USA e...@meteoritesusa.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 2:23 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! WisconsinSchool displaydonations and offerings Saying you would lose something by describing your donation as a loss is kinda screwed up way to give don't ya think? Regards, Eric On 5/17/2010 8:39 PM, m...@mhmeteorites.com wrote: -Original Message- From: Joe Kerchnerskyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 22:35:34 To:Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! Wisconsin School displaydonations and offerings I offered a 5.3g piece for a good price. I would lose over $100, I would count that as my donati n. Best wishes Joe kerchner __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS
Hi all, Hopper and I had barely returned from Wisconsin when we were asked to film a segment for the local news. Although, we didn't find anything we had great time filming. Later that day we interviewed with the largest newspaper in the state. The video showed here locally but the actual article still hasn't hit the stands. From what I hear it will be a large article in the Arizona Republic and should include my good friends Laurence Garvie and Marc Fries. (I hope it includes them, otherwise it won't be very good...lol) Thanks to Darrin Garrison and Mike Bandli for helping me with the video download! Here is the link for those that want to see it. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] My meteorites on Youtube
Cool Idea using the LED stands! I like it.I like it a lot!! Bill __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS
Cool Ruben! Thanks __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] New Franconia Arizona Meteorite Show
Hi Tim and All, Thank you for this enjoyable program, Prospecting Channel:Franconia, Az, Meteorite Hunting. I love these shows. Here's a direct link to this show as the one provided by Tim (repost below) didn't work for me: http://prospectingchannel.com/franconia-meteorite-hunting.html This is the second show on meteorite hunting from this channel, the other being, Iron From the Sky. I see this show is also available for $11.95, shipped. Not a bad deal for an extended DVD version. I've already bought Iron From the Sky and I think I'll buy this one, too. I hope nobody minds the free plug.:) Thanks again, Tim, a job well done. Carl2 Tim Glidewell wrote: New Show now playing at Prospecting Channel.com...THIS IS THE 4TH SHOW IN AN ENTIRELY NEW SERIES MINERALEXPEDITIONS with Tim Glidewell, now playing at Prospecting Channel. One of the great things about theFranconia Az strewnfield is you stand a good chance of finding a meteorite. There are great interviews withlocal Meteorite hunter Jerry Baird, he shows off some big Franconia meteorites. You can view this new show and others 24 hours a day 7 days a week for FREE. http://www.prospectingchannel.com/indexProgram.html _ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccountocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! WisconsinSchool display donations and offerings
Hi Matt, Joe and all, Huge thanks to Ron Hartman and a $100 pledge (not yet received) By Robert Matson and all those who have donated to date. We now have $260- with another $100 pleadged by Robert. This would be a 3.6g stone at the going rate. If anyone has any small stone(s) they are willing to sell, even if it is at the going rate of $100/g, I would very much like to hear from them. Further $ donations will be much very appreciated. RSVP Thanks, Michael On 5/17/10 8:39 PM, m...@mhmeteorites.com m...@mhmeteorites.com wrote: Great! Michael, will Joe's piece work? Matt Matt Morgan Mile High Meteorites http://www.mhmeteorites.com P.O. Box 151293 Lakewood, CO 80215 -Original Message- From: Joe Kerchner skyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 22:35:34 To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! Wisconsin School displaydonations and offerings I offered a 5.3g piece for a good price. I would lose over $100, I would count that as my donati n. Best wishes Joe kerchner -Original Message- From: m...@mhmeteorites.com Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 10:31 PM To: R N Hartman rhartma...@earthlink.net; Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net; Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! Wisconsin School displaydonations and offerings Same here Michael. Just have been busy. Hopefully some dealer can cut you a screamin deal on a small piece. Matt Morgan Matt Morgan Mile High Meteorites http://www.mhmeteorites.com P.O. Box 151293 Lakewood, CO 80215 -Original Message- From: R N Hartman rhartma...@earthlink.net Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 20:26:16 To: Michael Bloodmlbl...@cox.net; Meteorite Listmeteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! Wisconsin School display donations and offerings Hello Michael, Absolutely disgusting! www.membranebox.com will donate $100.00 even though I am not one of the hunters and we will donate an appopriately sized membrane box for any specimen obtained. I was born in Milwaukee so this can be a contribution to the local region's schools from me. I would have thought that one of the local landowners woudl have donated one of the pieces found on their land. Ron Hartman (Payment to follow by Paypal) - Original Message - From: Michael Blood mlbl...@cox.net To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Wisconsin School display donations andofferings Hi All, Well, it is disappointing, but only about 5 or 6 people have Donated and the total is around about $150 - certainly not enough To do anything with when the specimens are $100/g. I guess we MIGHT find ONE small stone, so at least they could have ONE. Then there is the total lack of anyone offering to sell us even One stone - even at full price. Zero, nada, zilch. So, if y'all wanna do this yo goin ta hafta come up with at least one stone offered for sale to us (even at full price) and it wouldn't hurt to have some more donations come in. If NO ONE comes up with offering us a small stone - even at Full price, I will PayPal back a full refund to the few who have donated. Sadly, Michael __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (7.0.0.514) Database version: 6.15010 http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (7.0.0.514) Database version: 6.15010 http://www.pctools.com/en/spyware-doctor-antivirus/ __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archiveshtml Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archiveshtml Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS
Congrats Ruben, great job. Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 1:37:02 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Hi all, Hopper and I had barely returned from Wisconsin when we were asked to film a segment for the local news. Although, we didn't find anything we had great time filming. Later that day we interviewed with the largest newspaper in the state. The video showed here locally but the actual article still hasn't hit the stands. From what I hear it will be a large article in the Arizona Republic and should include my good friends Laurence Garvie and Marc Fries. (I hope it includes them, otherwise it won't be very good...lol) Thanks to Darrin Garrison and Mike Bandli for helping me with the video download! Here is the link for those that want to see it. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD - Wisconsin Meteorite Micromounts : $10+
Greetings Listoids! Ok, so I have some tiny pieces of Wisconsin for sale. These are intended for the budget-limited collector. You will surely find bigger or nicer specimens of this fall for sale, but you will have a hard time finding one that is less expensive than my $10 micros. These $10 micromounts are not sold by weight. I have a glass vial full of small cutting fragments and I put one of these fragments into a labelled gemjar. Earliest buyers get the best pieces. These are not specks or dust - these are solid little crumbs. If you absolutely have to know the weight or see a photo of the exact fragment you are getting, then contact me via email. I'll be home all day, slicing and polishing meteorites. I'll check my email frequently, so I will get back to you with a photo and a weight. Some of these fragments have black fusion crust on them, some show metal fleck, but none are large enough to clearly show the brecciated lithology of this fall. http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/wisconsin-meteorite-micromount-livingstonmifflin-fall-04142010 If you want a larger specimen of this fall that does show the brecciated lithology, I have a nice part slice with black crust around the edge and it shows this fall's distinctive brecciation. This part slice is 1mm in thickness and has a lot of surface area for a small specimen. It weighs 780mg and is unpolished. This is the only large specimen I have, so once this one is gone, that's it. http://www.galactic-stone.com/product/wisconsin-meteorite-slice-livingstonmifflin-meteorite-780mg Your purchase will include a labelled 1.25 gemjar, specimen ID card, and provenance information. Which BTW, the provenance on these specimens is solid. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me off-list. Thanks for looking and happy hunting/collecting! MikeG -- Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone Ironworks Meteorites http://www.galactic-stone.com http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Presolar grains from meteorites: Remnants from the early times of the solar system
Hello Listers, Here is the third installment on the topic of nanodiamonds, and this one I can say can pull all 3 articles together so far and help bring them all circle. Presolar grains from meteorites: Remnants from the early times of the solar system Katharina Lodders a,* and Sachiko Amari b a Planetary Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences, Washington University, Campus Box 1169, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA b Department of Physics and McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences, Washington University, Campus Box 1105, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA Received 5 October 2004; accepted 4 January 2005 Abstract This review provides an introduction to presolar grains – preserved stardust from the interstellar molecular cloud from which our solar system formed – found in primitive meteorites. We describe the search for the presolar components, the currently known presolar mineral populations, and the chemical and isotopic characteristics of the grains and dust-forming stars to identify the grains’ most probable stellar sources. Keywords: Presolar grains; Interstellar dust; Asymptotic giant branch (AGB) stars; Novae; Supernovae; Nucleosynthesis; Isotopic ratios; Meteorites Introduction The history of our solar system started with the gravitational collapse of an interstellar molecular cloud laden with gas and dust supplied from dying stars. The dust from this cloud is the topic of this review. A small fraction of this dust escaped destruction during the many processes that occurred after molecular cloud collapse about 4.55 Ga ago. We define presolar grains as stardust that formed in stellar outflows or ejecta and remained intact throughout its journey into the solar system where it was preserved in meteorites. The survival and presence of genuine stardust in meteorites was not expected in the early years of meteorite studies. In the 1950s and 1960s, models of solar system formation assumed that the matter from the presolar molecular cloud was processed and homogenized (e.g., Suess 1965, see also Fegley 1993). Most of this matter accreted to the Sun and less than about one percent remained to formthe planets, their satellites, and other small objects (asteroids, Kuiper-Edgeworth-belt objects). During collapse and accretion of matter towards the cloud center, gravitational heating vaporized presolar solids, and it was generally assumed that this process resulted in a relatively homogeneous solar nebular gas made of evaporated presolar solids and presolar gas. Upon cooling of the solar nebula, new condensates appeared which accumulated to form the solid bodies in the solar system (Fig. 1). In this very simplified picture, all matter from the presolar cloud would be chemically and isotopically homogenized, and no record about the mineralogy of presolar solids would remain. Here is the link to the whole article http://arxiv.org/ftp/astro-ph/papers/0501/0501430.pdf Shawn Alan eBayshop http://shop.ebay.com/photophlow/m.html?_nkw=_armrs=1_from=_ipg=_trksid=p4340 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! WisconsinSchool display donations and offerings
It would be awesome if you all got the meteorite men, the press and a film crew back to the fall area to have the town find its own meteorite. With little advertisement I bet you could get hundreds of people show up! And I bet there are still more to be found. cheers Steve __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Meteorite legistration
I believe it is time to lobby congress for a new law where any meteorite found becomes the exclusive property of the finder. This law would reduce any litigation on meteorite finds end encourage hunting on public lands. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD - Great Material Ending at Auction
Dear List Members, Thank you, once again, for the opportunity to advertise in this forum. This week, you will find that I started out all items that are ending today at just 99 cents with no reserve. There are excellent Lunar and Martian specimens listed with a compliment of some of the rarest types you will find on eBay. I added a few new selections as I run out of stock on others so you will always find something interesting every week until I run out. Please take a look if you have time. Be sure to check out the But-it-Now and Make Offer listings for larger specimens. All auctions can be found at this link: http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/raremeteorites!_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ Thank you for looking and if you are bidding, good luck. Best Regards, Adam Hupe The Hupe Collection IMCA 2185 Team LunarRock __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] WHERE ARE THE NANODIAMONDS IN PRIMITIVE METEORITES? PRELIMINARY TEM RESULTS
Tom, List I am happy your enjoying the nanodiamond series. As for the electronic diamond detector which band do you have? I hear and have read that the Gemoro ULTRATester II Diamond Moissanite Sapphire Tester with ULTRAdock is a great diamond detector. I can see how graphite might trick a diamond detector in thinking its a diamond cause its a carbon base element. I bet graphite too is a good conductor with heat. Here is something I just found on graphite from this website http://www.galleries.com/minerals/elements/graphite/graphite.htm Definition and write up from the link: Graphite: is a polymorph of the element carbon. diamond is another polymorph. The two share the same chemistry, carbon, but have very different structures and very different properties. * Diamond is the hardest mineral known to man, Graphite is one of the softest. * Diamond is an excellent electrical insulator, Graphite is a good conductor of electricity. * Diamond is the ultimate abrasive, Graphite is a very good lubricant. * Diamond is usually transparent, Graphite is opaque. * Diamond crystallizes in the Isometric system and graphite crystallizes in the hexagonal system. write up from the link: Somewhat of a surprise is that at surface temperatures and pressures, Graphite is the stable form of carbon. In fact, all diamonds at or near the surface of the Earth are currently undergoing a transformation into Graphite. This reaction, fortunately, is extremely slow. All of the differences between graphite and diamond are the result of the difference in their respective structures. Graphite has a sheet like structure where the atoms all lie in a plane and are only weakly bonded to the graphite sheets above and below. Diamond has a framework structure where the carbon atoms are bonded to other carbon atoms in three dimensions as opposed to two in graphite. The carbon-carbon bonds in both minerals are actually quite strong, but it is the application of those bonds that make the difference. It may seem strange that one of the softest minerals (and a very slippery lubricant) is the high-strength component in composites used to build automobiles, aircraft, and of course golf club shafts. It is the weakly bonded sheets that slide by each other to yield the slipperiness or softness. Yet when those sheets are rolled up into fibers, and those fibers twisted into threads, the true strength of the bonds becomes apparent. The threads are molded into shape, and held in place by a binder (such as an epoxy resin). The resulting composites have some of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any materials (excluding, of course, diamond crystals and carbon nanotubes). Graphite can only be confused with the mineral molybdenite which is metallic bluish silver in color. However, molybdenite is much denser and has a silver blue streak. Most graphite is produced through the metamorphism of organic material in rocks. Even coal is occasionally metamorphosed into graphite. Some graphite is found in igneous rocks and also as nodules inside of iron meteorites. But this might be different from presolar graphite too. Here is something else I found about the origains of presolar grains and where they come from: http://iopscience.iop.org/0004-637X/631/2/976/pdf/0004-637X_631_2_976.pdf Abstract from the link: The chemical, isotopic, and microstructural information preserved in these grains can be extracted with TEM and NanoSIMS analyses and used to form a more detailed and accurate picture of grain condensation in stellar outflows. The isotopic compositions of individual presolar grains often permit inferences as to the types of stellar sources that produced them, such as asymptotic giant branch (AGB) stars and supernovae. I would have to agree that graphite and the nanodiamonds could set off a diamond detetor, it would be interesting to take that detector and test it with some Tagish Lake and see what happens. Why I suggest that is because Tagish Lake has the highest amount of nanodiamonds present in the meteorite then any other meteorite out there. One other note to add, Canyon Diablo is know to have diamonds included in it. Shawn Alan --- On Sun, 5/16/10, starsinthed...@aol.com starsinthed...@aol.com wrote: From: starsinthed...@aol.com starsinthed...@aol.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] WHERE ARE THE NANODIAMONDS IN PRIMITIVE METEORITES? PREL... To: photoph...@yahoo.com, meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 11:09 PM Shawn, Once again, a very interesting post. I like this series you have undertaken. In your last post the idea of low-pressure condensation being similar to chemical vapor deposition at moderate temperatures got me thinking of the unusual shape of Carbonado Diamonds. This current post gets me thinking of the enstatite fossil meteorite NWA 2965, 2828 etc. In it there are graphite specks. Those specks fool an
[meteorite-list] Contamination during cutting - what impact does it have on analysis?
Hi List, I was wondering, while waiting for some freshly-sliced meteorites to cool in the oven, what kind of contaminants does cutting add to the meteorite? I am very careful and I only use distilled water as a coolant - to prevent chlorine contamination of the specimens. But I am sure that distilled water alters the specimens in some ways. Also, I use a diamond-coated blade during cutting, so might this impart some tiny diamond particles into the meteorite matrix? Let's assume an unclassified meteorite is sliced for classification - if the analysis detects diamond, is it easy to discern if the diamond was present prior to cutting or is it a contaminant from the cutting blade? On a molecular level, I assume that stainless steel is shed from the blade as well. Could this throw off elemental metal results? Besides cutting, consumer polishing also imparts particles from the sandpaper, buffing compound, rouge, or whatever else is used. I would imagine that NASA would use a sterile cutting tool and environment, but most meteorite collectors and dealers don't. So what exactly is in the prepared meteorite specimen you receive? Best regards, MikeG -- Mike Gilmer - Galactic Stone Ironworks Meteorites http://www.galactic-stone.com http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Contamination during cutting - what impact does it have on analysis?
Hi Mike, I just was reading last night about how they cut the Antarctic meteorites and they did a study on what is imparted to the meteorite from the blade (they don't use any coolants while cutting). Diamonds and some of the metal does smear and stick to the meteorite. Here's the link to the article (half way down the page). http://www-curator.jsc.nasa.gov/antmet/bandsaws.cfm The study also found traces of organic compounds that were contamination due to the plastic bags they used. Everything at some level is a contaminant, but I'd think certain obvious things are noticed and disregarded. NASA uses a nitrogen cabinet to store and cut their meteorites to prevent oxidation. Yes, they are more concerned about contamination due to the 'pristine' nature of their meteorites (no or little contamination from air pollution etc), but it still happens. I agree that water must do something to the chemistry, but not a clue what. -cheers, ryan __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] We're Made of Star Stuff
Just wanted to share... Why I love meteorites, the science they support, and the questions that can be answered. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGK84Poeynk Billions and billions of stars... It's all really there, really really there... We're all connected. In the words of Carl Sagan If we do not destroy ourselves, we will one day venture to the stars. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSgiXGELjbc The sky calls to us! A still more glorious dawn awaits... Enjoy. Regards, Eric Wichman Meteorites USA __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] meteorite magnetism contamination
The discussion about the concerns of meteorite contamination while cutting has jiggled a little bell. A few months ago I was talking with Rainer Arlt about meteorites and he mentioned that he was involved with a project that measured residual magnetism contained in fresh meteorites. I'm not sure what that information would tell you, but he was concerned about meteorite hunters sticking a magnet to a meteorite for testing and mess this information up. The residual magnetism from a magnet would leave a residual presence within the meteorite as well. GeoZay __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS
Hi all, Thanks to all (Bill, Count, Rob, Paul, Joe and everyone else) who emailed about the Ruben and Hopper Video In The News! Also, thanks to the hundreds that clicked on the link and watched the video. If you haven't seen it, here's the link again http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm I still haven't been able to download the actual video (obviously, I was able to embed it) but I want to download it. I keep all her clips, articles etc... I think that one day many years from now when we (me and Hopper) are hunting meteors (not meteorites) with Norton, Kriegh and Nininger someone down here will want to see them. So, here's my question: Does anyone know how to download a blocked video like this? Any help would be appreciated! On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 12:45 PM, countde...@earthlink.net wrote: Ruben, I like your laid back style. Your knowledge and experience is obvious to the viewer. Carefully closing that livestock gate upon entering and leaving, along with Hopper being kept on a lead, was smart, as you know it will make a good impression on property owners who view this production. My compliments, Count Deiro IMCA 3536 -Original Message- From: Joe Kerchner skyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com Sent: May 18, 2010 8:47 AM To: meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Congrats Ruben, great job. Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 1:37:02 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Hi all, Hopper and I had barely returned from Wisconsin when we were asked to film a segment for the local news. Although, we didn't find anything we had great time filming. Later that day we interviewed with the largest newspaper in the state. The video showed here locally but the actual article still hasn't hit the stands. From what I hear it will be a large article in the Arizona Republic and should include my good friends Laurence Garvie and Marc Fries. (I hope it includes them, otherwise it won't be very good...lol) Thanks to Darrin Garrison and Mike Bandli for helping me with the video download! Here is the link for those that want to see it. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS
Hi Gracie, Thanks for the help! Here is where it is hosted, for you or anyone else that wants to try to download it. http://www.azcentral.com/video/#/Meteorite+Hunter+Ruben+Garcia/82518267001 Let me know if you succeed. Thanks again, On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 2:04 PM, gracie gra...@sheverb.com wrote: Awesome video, Ruben. Congrats! If you send me the link to where this video is hosted, I might be able to work some magic and download it. Take care! Gracie Hi all, Thanks to all (Bill, Count, Rob, Paul, Joe and everyone else) who emailed about the Ruben and Hopper Video In The News! Also, thanks to the hundreds that clicked on the link and watched the video. If you haven't seen it, here's the link again http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm I still haven't been able to download the actual video (obviously, I was able to embed it) but I want to download it. I keep all her clips, articles etc... I think that one day many years from now when we (me and Hopper) are hunting meteors (not meteorites) with Norton, Kriegh and Nininger someone down here will want to see them. So, here's my question: Does anyone know how to download a blocked video like this? Any help would be appreciated! On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 12:45 PM, countde...@earthlink.net wrote: Ruben, I like your laid back style. Your knowledge and experience is obvious to the viewer. Carefully closing that livestock gate upon entering and leaving, along with Hopper being kept on a lead, was smart, as you know it will make a good impression on property owners who view this production. My compliments, Count Deiro IMCA 3536 -Original Message- From: Joe Kerchner skyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com Sent: May 18, 2010 8:47 AM To: meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Congrats Ruben, great job. Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 1:37:02 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Hi all, Hopper and I had barely returned from Wisconsin when we were asked to film a segment for the local news. Although, we didn't find anything we had great time filming. Later that day we interviewed with the largest newspaper in the state. The video showed here locally but the actual article still hasn't hit the stands. From what I hear it will be a large article in the Arizona Republic and should include my good friends Laurence Garvie and Marc Fries. (I hope it includes them, otherwise it won't be very good...lol) Thanks to Darrin Garrison and Mike Bandli for helping me with the video download! Here is the link for those that want to see it. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Exactly what this list is for!
1.ON POSSIBLE SOLAR ORIGIN OF METEORITIC NANODIAMONDS 2.WHERE ARE THE NANODIAMONDS IN PRIMITIVE METEORITES? PRELIMINARY TEM RESULTS 3. Presolar grains from meteorites: Remnants from the early times of the solar system 4.Graphite/Diamond discussion. (Answer to my question) A recent series of informative Met List posts by: Shawn Alan eBayshop http://shop.ebay.com/photophlow/m.html?_nkw=_armrs=1_from=_ipg=_trksid=p 4340 I can't speak for Art, but as far as I am concerned, it is this kind of contribution that the Met List is for. Well done Shawn. I enjoyed them and got quite a bit out of them. Sure, I could have looked some of the information up my self, but I just never got around to it. You answered several questions I had held onto for quite some time. I hope the list will turn a corner and become known for these kind of communications!!! Tom Phillips __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite legistration
This would be fine on BLM land, but not on private property. Michael On 5/18/10 9:36 AM, Steve Dunklee steve.dunk...@yahoo.com wrote: I believe it is time to lobby congress for a new law where any meteorite found becomes the exclusive property of the finder. This law would reduce any litigation on meteorite finds end encourage hunting on public lands. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS / how to download videos help
Garcia, list, here it is explained, for Internet Explorer and Firefox, how you can download embedded videos. Good luck. http://www.ehow.com/how_2066698_download-embedded-videos.html Cheers Werner Schroer - Original Message - From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 6:49 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Hi Gracie, Thanks for the help! Here is where it is hosted, for you or anyone else that wants to try to download it. http://www.azcentral.com/video/#/Meteorite+Hunter+Ruben+Garcia/82518267001 Let me know if you succeed. Thanks again, On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 2:04 PM, gracie gra...@sheverb.com wrote: Awesome video, Ruben. Congrats! If you send me the link to where this video is hosted, I might be able to work some magic and download it. Take care! Gracie Hi all, Thanks to all (Bill, Count, Rob, Paul, Joe and everyone else) who emailed about the Ruben and Hopper Video In The News! Also, thanks to the hundreds that clicked on the link and watched the video. If you haven't seen it, here's the link again http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm I still haven't been able to download the actual video (obviously, I was able to embed it) but I want to download it. I keep all her clips, articles etc... I think that one day many years from now when we (me and Hopper) are hunting meteors (not meteorites) with Norton, Kriegh and Nininger someone down here will want to see them. So, here's my question: Does anyone know how to download a blocked video like this? Any help would be appreciated! On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 12:45 PM, countde...@earthlink.net wrote: Ruben, I like your laid back style. Your knowledge and experience is obvious to the viewer. Carefully closing that livestock gate upon entering and leaving, along with Hopper being kept on a lead, was smart, as you know it will make a good impression on property owners who view this production. My compliments, Count Deiro IMCA 3536 -Original Message- From: Joe Kerchner skyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com Sent: May 18, 2010 8:47 AM To: meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Congrats Ruben, great job. Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 1:37:02 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Hi all, Hopper and I had barely returned from Wisconsin when we were asked to film a segment for the local news. Although, we didn't find anything we had great time filming. Later that day we interviewed with the largest newspaper in the state. The video showed here locally but the actual article still hasn't hit the stands. From what I hear it will be a large article in the Arizona Republic and should include my good friends Laurence Garvie and Marc Fries. (I hope it includes them, otherwise it won't be very good...lol) Thanks to Darrin Garrison and Mike Bandli for helping me with the video download! Here is the link for those that want to see it. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list
Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS / how to download videos help
Hi, Thanks for taking the time to research and send this link. It was nice, but in this case the video is blocked. Downloading most videos is easy, but I'd better not mess with trying to circumvent the system and download something blocked. I think that my best bet is to try to contact the producer and see if he will send me a copy. Thanks to everyone that tried! On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 5:25 PM, WS Schroer schr...@bigpond.com wrote: Garcia, list, here it is explained, for Internet Explorer and Firefox, how you can download embedded videos. Good luck. http://www.ehow.com/how_2066698_download-embedded-videos.html Cheers Werner Schroer - Original Message - From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 6:49 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Hi Gracie, Thanks for the help! Here is where it is hosted, for you or anyone else that wants to try to download it. http://www.azcentral.com/video/#/Meteorite+Hunter+Ruben+Garcia/82518267001 Let me know if you succeed. Thanks again, On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 2:04 PM, gracie gra...@sheverb.com wrote: Awesome video, Ruben. Congrats! If you send me the link to where this video is hosted, I might be able to work some magic and download it. Take care! Gracie Hi all, Thanks to all (Bill, Count, Rob, Paul, Joe and everyone else) who emailed about the Ruben and Hopper Video In The News! Also, thanks to the hundreds that clicked on the link and watched the video. If you haven't seen it, here's the link again http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm I still haven't been able to download the actual video (obviously, I was able to embed it) but I want to download it. I keep all her clips, articles etc... I think that one day many years from now when we (me and Hopper) are hunting meteors (not meteorites) with Norton, Kriegh and Nininger someone down here will want to see them. So, here's my question: Does anyone know how to download a blocked video like this? Any help would be appreciated! On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 12:45 PM, countde...@earthlink.net wrote: Ruben, I like your laid back style. Your knowledge and experience is obvious to the viewer. Carefully closing that livestock gate upon entering and leaving, along with Hopper being kept on a lead, was smart, as you know it will make a good impression on property owners who view this production. My compliments, Count Deiro IMCA 3536 -Original Message- From: Joe Kerchner skyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com Sent: May 18, 2010 8:47 AM To: meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Congrats Ruben, great job. Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 1:37:02 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Hi all, Hopper and I had barely returned from Wisconsin when we were asked to film a segment for the local news. Although, we didn't find anything we had great time filming. Later that day we interviewed with the largest newspaper in the state. The video showed here locally but the actual article still hasn't hit the stands. From what I hear it will be a large article in the Arizona Republic and should include my good friends Laurence Garvie and Marc Fries. (I hope it includes them, otherwise it won't be very good...lol) Thanks to Darrin Garrison and Mike Bandli for helping me with the video download! Here is the link for those that want to see it. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website:
Re: [meteorite-list] Exactly what this list is for!
Can't agree more Tom! Jerry On May 18, 2010, at 7:50 PM, starsinthed...@aol.com wrote: 1.ON POSSIBLE SOLAR ORIGIN OF METEORITIC NANODIAMONDS 2.WHERE ARE THE NANODIAMONDS IN PRIMITIVE METEORITES? PRELIMINARY TEM RESULTS 3. Presolar grains from meteorites: Remnants from the early times of the solar system 4.Graphite/Diamond discussion. (Answer to my question) A recent series of informative Met List posts by: Shawn Alan eBayshop http://shop.ebay.com/photophlow/m.html?_nkw=_armrs=1_from=_ipg=_trksid=p 4340 I can't speak for Art, but as far as I am concerned, it is this kind of contribution that the Met List is for. Well done Shawn. I enjoyed them and got quite a bit out of them. Sure, I could have looked some of the information up my self, but I just never got around to it. You answered several questions I had held onto for quite some time. I hope the list will turn a corner and become known for these kind of communications!!! Tom Phillips __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS / how to download videos help
I tried that this afternoon and located the .swf, but there's security in there prevented me from opening it locally in the free Flash Player or in Flash (CS3) itself. Maybe someone will have better luck with this! Garcia, list, here it is explained, for Internet Explorer and Firefox, how you can download embedded videos. Good luck. http://www.ehow.com/how_2066698_download-embedded-videos.html Cheers Werner Schroer - Original Message - From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 6:49 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Hi Gracie, Thanks for the help! Here is where it is hosted, for you or anyone else that wants to try to download it. http://www.azcentral.com/video/#/Meteorite+Hunter+Ruben+Garcia/82518267001 Let me know if you succeed. Thanks again, On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 2:04 PM, gracie gra...@sheverb.com wrote: Awesome video, Ruben. Congrats! If you send me the link to where this video is hosted, I might be able to work some magic and download it. Take care! Gracie Hi all, Thanks to all (Bill, Count, Rob, Paul, Joe and everyone else) who emailed about the Ruben and Hopper Video In The News! Also, thanks to the hundreds that clicked on the link and watched the video. If you haven't seen it, here's the link again http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm I still haven't been able to download the actual video (obviously, I was able to embed it) but I want to download it. I keep all her clips, articles etc... I think that one day many years from now when we (me and Hopper) are hunting meteors (not meteorites) with Norton, Kriegh and Nininger someone down here will want to see them. So, here's my question: Does anyone know how to download a blocked video like this? Any help would be appreciated! On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 12:45 PM, countde...@earthlink.net wrote: Ruben, I like your laid back style. Your knowledge and experience is obvious to the viewer. Carefully closing that livestock gate upon entering and leaving, along with Hopper being kept on a lead, was smart, as you know it will make a good impression on property owners who view this production. My compliments, Count Deiro IMCA 3536 -Original Message- From: Joe Kerchner skyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com Sent: May 18, 2010 8:47 AM To: meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Congrats Ruben, great job. Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 1:37:02 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Hi all, Hopper and I had barely returned from Wisconsin when we were asked to film a segment for the local news. Although, we didn't find anything we had great time filming. Later that day we interviewed with the largest newspaper in the state. The video showed here locally but the actual article still hasn't hit the stands. From what I hear it will be a large article in the Arizona Republic and should include my good friends Laurence Garvie and Marc Fries. (I hope it includes them, otherwise it won't be very good...lol) Thanks to Darrin Garrison and Mike Bandli for helping me with the video download! Here is the link for those that want to see it. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html
Re: [meteorite-list] Thanks, Michael!
Top stuff Rob...and a very cool move Michael! Dave www.fallingrocks.com -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Matson, Robert D. Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 4:20 PM To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Thanks, Michael! Hi All, Just wanted to let everyone know that I received a VERY nice (overwhelming, really) package from Michael Cottingham in today's mail. In it were copies of four separate Dodgeville and Platteville papers containing stories about the big fall in Livingston/Mifflin -- mementos that I wish I had taken the time to chase down while I was there a few weeks ago. But the BIG surprise in the package was a very generous 4+ gram slice from Michael's latest 105.1-gram find there a little over a week ago! I don't think Michael has discussed this discovery on the list yet, so I'll leave the details of that story for him to share. But I will say that it took a bit of a leap of faith on his, Greg Hupe's, and Eric Wichman's parts to search in an area I recommended to them (based on radar), given that it was over 3 miles from the nearest prior find. (Psychologically, it is much easier to hunt with confidence when you are searching an area surrounded by other known finds.) Bottom line is that this find ended up being a significant strewn field extender, and I'm thankful to Michael, Greg and Eric for diverting valuable time they could have spent in more productive areas in an attempt to validate my interpretation of the NEXRAD data. I am quite relieved that their efforts were not in vain! Their success alone was most gratifying from a theoretical analysis standpoint; to actually be sent a slice from that find was (in the words of MasterCard) ... priceless. A VERY BIG THANK YOU! --Rob __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Contamination during cutting - what impact does it have on analysis?
Hi Michael, I use the cutting rust preventative by Bill Mason that you Mix with distilled water (just a little goes a long way, making It very inexpensive). Bill is the developer/inventor of all the Paleobond products, but then got into meteorites. He knows His stuff. After slicing I put the slices in 96% alcohol (I can get it in Mexico). Regular rubbing alcohol is like 30% water - you want As little water as possible, as the alcohol soaks up the water, then Rapidly evaporates. I then set them on a paper towel on a plate which I put in the over to be super dried by the pilot light. Be sure They are very dry before removing. Otherwise, you will likely Be protected form rust due to the rest preventer, but your specimens Will weigh out heavy and then get lighter as they dry out. This time can be just a couple hrs for thin slices and 4 or 5 hrs For very thick slices - more for end slices thicker than 5 or 6mm. To get this cutting agent see BILL MASON near the Bottom of my home page: http://michaelbloodmeteorites.com For contact information. Best wishes, Michael On 5/18/10 11:44 AM, Met. Michael Gilmer meteoritem...@gmail.com wrote: Hi List, I was wondering, while waiting for some freshly-sliced meteorites to cool in the oven, what kind of contaminants does cutting add to the meteorite? I am very careful and I only use distilled water as a coolant - to prevent chlorine contamination of the specimens. But I am sure that distilled water alters the specimens in some ways. Also, I use a diamond-coated blade during cutting, so might this impart some tiny diamond particles into the meteorite matrix? Let's assume an unclassified meteorite is sliced for classification - if the analysis detects diamond, is it easy to discern if the diamond was present prior to cutting or is it a contaminant from the cutting blade? On a molecular level, I assume that stainless steel is shed from the blade as well. Could this throw off elemental metal results? Besides cutting, consumer polishing also imparts particles from the sandpaper, buffing compound, rouge, or whatever else is used. I would imagine that NASA would use a sterile cutting tool and environment, but most meteorite collectors and dealers don't. So what exactly is in the prepared meteorite specimen you receive? Best regards, MikeG __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS
Ruben, I like your laid back style. Your knowledge and experience is obvious to the viewer. Carefully closing that livestock gate upon entering and leaving, along with Hopper being kept on a lead, was smart, as you know it will make a good impression on property owners who view this production. My compliments, Count Deiro IMCA 3536 -Original Message- From: Joe Kerchner skyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com Sent: May 18, 2010 8:47 AM To: meteorite list meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Congrats Ruben, great job. Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Ruben Garcia mrmeteor...@gmail.com To: Meteorite List meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, May 18, 2010 1:37:02 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Ruben and Hopper in the NEWS Hi all, Hopper and I had barely returned from Wisconsin when we were asked to film a segment for the local news. Although, we didn't find anything we had great time filming. Later that day we interviewed with the largest newspaper in the state. The video showed here locally but the actual article still hasn't hit the stands. From what I hear it will be a large article in the Arizona Republic and should include my good friends Laurence Garvie and Marc Fries. (I hope it includes them, otherwise it won't be very good...lol) Thanks to Darrin Garrison and Mike Bandli for helping me with the video download! Here is the link for those that want to see it. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/rubenhopperinnews.htm -- Rock On! Ruben Garcia Website: http://www.mr-meteorite.net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=meteorfright#p/u __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! WisconsinSchool display donations and offerings
Mike, I respectfully disagree. I think they are splendid representatives Of the community and if you knew them you would know they Are not acting. In fact, I have been quite struck by how they are Able to remain entirely themselves knowing cameras are pointed At them throughout taping. Sincerely, Michael On 5/18/10 9:39 AM, michael cottingham voyagebotan...@hotmail.com wrote: How about we keep the Meteorite Men out of it. It is about the Children and The School... NOT THE METEORITE MEN. It is not a photo op for the Meteorite Men and that show and those actors do not represent a lot of us, nor do we want them to. Best Wishes Michael Cottingham Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 09:13:10 -0700 From: steve.dunk...@yahoo.com To: mlbl...@cox.net; m...@mhmeteorites.com; skyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! WisconsinSchool display donations and offerings It would be awesome if you all got the meteorite men, the press and a film crew back to the fall area to have the town find its own meteorite. With little advertisement I bet you could get hundreds of people show up! And I bet there are still more to be found. cheers Steve __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccountocid=PID28326 ::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Here is a donation! WisconsinSchool display donations and offerings
Interesting idea Steve. I think Vicky Olds could co-ordinate the hunt. Brian Nodolf of Trelay Seed Co. should be able to give permission to hunt some of the best acreage in the strewnfield. Even though all the property Trelay controls has probably been hunted, I'm sure a small army of careful volunteers could come up with new finds. Good for the school, good PR for Trelay. I don't see a downside. Bill It would be awesome if you all got the meteorite men, the press and a film crew back to the fall area to have the town find its own meteorite. With little advertisement I bet you could get hundreds of people show up! And I bet there are still more to be found. cheers Steve _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite legistration
Any such attempt would have to be worded very carefully and clearly to avoid any possible disputes that would arise and also have an established system in place to resolve such disputes. A comment such as a new law where any meteorite found becomes the exclusive property of the finder. scares me really bad. I own my land and would have major issues with someone finding a meteorite on my property and trying to keep it under such law as stated. Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites --- On Tue, 5/18/10, Steve Dunklee steve.dunk...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Steve Dunklee steve.dunk...@yahoo.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite legistration To: mlbl...@cox.net, m...@mhmeteorites.com, skyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com, meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com, meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 12:36 PM I believe it is time to lobby congress for a new law where any meteorite found becomes the exclusive property of the finder. This law would reduce any litigation on meteorite finds end encourage hunting on public lands. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! WisconsinSchool display donations and offerings
How about we keep the Meteorite Men out of it. It is about the Children and The School... NOT THE METEORITE MEN. It is not a photo op for the Meteorite Men and that show and those actors do not represent a lot of us, nor do we want them to. Best Wishes Michael Cottingham Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 09:13:10 -0700 From: steve.dunk...@yahoo.com To: mlbl...@cox.net; m...@mhmeteorites.com; skyrockmeteori...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Here is a donation! WisconsinSchool display donations and offerings It would be awesome if you all got the meteorite men, the press and a film crew back to the fall area to have the town find its own meteorite. With little advertisement I bet you could get hundreds of people show up! And I bet there are still more to be found. cheers Steve __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ The New Busy is not the too busy. Combine all your e-mail accounts with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multiaccountocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_4 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] belle meteorite chondrite a voir
hi all some nice pretty chondrite , that worth a look at them http://www.flickr.com/photos/azizhabibi/ the cut breccia or what ever it is, is a nice picasso i wonder why it look like that, good night aziz habibi habibi aziz box 70 erfoud 52200 morroco phone. 21235576145 fax.21235576170/font __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] NO REGRETS
Hi All, Robert mentioned his 22.61 kg oriented nose cone below, but it's actually Dhofar 1433 (not 1431). On the one hand it's hard to believe he'd forget the number of this spectacular piece, but on the other hand he's found so many meteorites I'm sure it must be hard to keep track ;-) Anyway, I was fortunate enough to acquire an end section from one of the three smaller fragments Robert also recovered; it's here on this page, and if you scroll down you'll see the unbelievable specimen he was referring to: http://www.fallingrocks.com/Collections/Dhofar1433.htm. Epic...just epic. All the best, Dave www.fallingrocks.com -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Robert Ward Sent: Monday, May 17, 2010 3:33 PM To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] NO REGRETS Hello Sonny, List, As per Art's request I will not discuss the Nevada issue, but I am happy to address Sonny's request that I disclose the agreements I have in regards to the shares on my hunts. On desert hunts the finder keeps all of his common chondrites, we do split rare achondrites, lunars, carbonaceous chondrites, rumurutiites, ect. The thought of my 22.61 kilo DHO 1431 oriented nose cone having been cut in half so that my partner could get his share is unimaginable to me. Also, if one finds a broken individual and your partner finds the other piece, let's say ten feet away, that piece belongs to the original finder, and that person calls the shots on how the strewn field is hunted from that point on. All of our agreements are made before we even step foot on an airplane, this prevents any misunderstandings. As far as Glorieta Mountain is concerned, every person I have hunted with that has found meteorites kept their finds, Patrick Hermann, Robert Haag, myself, Shauna Russell, Jim Strope. I feel that if you work for it, it was meant for you. On large scale projects such as Springwater we do split equally, but this is a mining project essentially, we all have a lot of money invested, and all open ground gets covered, the 'luck of the hunt' is not such of a factor, it was simply in your grid area. Sonny, I hope this public statement answers you questions. May I suggest you have a contract in writing with your partners, and the land owners in the future to prevent these recurrent problems.Regards, Robert Ward. __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Photo color issue update - colored scale cubes
Hi Mike, Greg, List, A few people have asked me what lights to use for photographing meteorites. I like to simplify and spend less cash on solutions so I use a simple desk lamp. This is the one I use... http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/135512/Magnifier-Lamp-Black/ This one should work too... Not what I have but should work if it's full spectrum (daylight bulb)... http://www.staples.com/VisionMax-Black-Adjustable-Full-Spectrum-Magnifying-Clip-On-Desk-Lamp/product_612507 Full spectrum means WHITE. It's the closest thing to daylight you can get indoors without actually going outdoors or buying a daylight bulb from your local photo store. These work, but then you have to buy the lamp too... http://store.tabletopstudio-store.com/lightbulbs.html The point is a white background, and the whiter the light the better your meteorite photos. One day I'll get around to writing that article on meteorite photography. ;) Enjoy... Regards, Eric On 5/17/2010 9:34 AM, Meteorites USA wrote: Hi Mike, List, Mike is right, the flash in macro photography is evil, sort of... (most macro photographers use what's called a ring flash which mounts on the end of an SLR camera lens) It all depends on how you use your camera, if it's an SLR or a Point Shoot. I don't flash at all, rather I like using a diffused full spectrum light. $20 at your local Office Depot. Oh yeah and a plain white piece of paper for the background. Simple. Everyone likes simple. As for white balancing. Your camera's built in light meter reads everything on average at 18% gray and white balances accordingly to how bright or dark the subject/background/foreground is collectively. A quick trick I use is to point the camera's focal point at the shadow created by the meteorite while pressing the shutter button halfway, thereby forcing the camera to use the gray to white balance. Wait for the beep, this means it's focused, then while still holding the button halfway I re-frame the meteorite in the center of the photo and fully depress the shutter button. Works every time... http://www.meteoritesusa.com/meteorite-photos/ Enjoy! Regards, Eric Wichman Meteorites USA On 5/17/2010 4:05 AM, Galactic Stone Ironworks wrote: Hi Peter and Greg, I've never used the flash a single time when taking meteorite photos. Flash is evil. Best regards, MikeG On 5/17/10, Peter Scherffpetersche...@rcn.com wrote: Hi Greg, Have you tried taking the photos in manual mode? I see that you had your FinePix S1000fd in auto white balance auto flash. I believe if you set the values yourself you will be able to recreate the look of the photo you like even when using the scale cube. Thanks, Peter -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Greg Catterton Sent: Sunday, May 16, 2010 10:06 PM To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Photo color issue update - colored scale cubes I am pretty certain the issue is being caused now by my scale cube... See pictures below, one is with a blue cube, one is without. No other editing or anything has been done. Only change is removing the scale cube... guess I am now in the market for a new cube that wont do this. .92g Karoonda with cube http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/Karoonda92g2.jpg .92g Karoonda without the cube http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c165/jedisdiamond/Karoonda92g.jpg Thanks for all the input from everyone. Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Photo color issue update - colored scale cubes
Sorry, Eric, I have to disagree. A stark white background is ...well...too white. It makes for harsh shadows and contrast. I much prefer a cream/ivory or photo-gray background. It makes for a softer picture. And Never, Ever black, it is too strong a color, it overwhelms whether you are taking a picture of. And Yes, natural light is best. I always take my pictures in day-light, even in Colorado, in winter. I am lucky enought to have a sun-room with full south exposure. And a slightly hazy day is best. And I use a Nikon. Anne M. Black _http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/) _impact...@aol.com_ (mailto:impact...@aol.com) Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _http://www.imca.cc/_ (http://www.imca.cc/) In a message dated 5/18/2010 10:08:13 PM Mountain Daylight Time, e...@meteoritesusa.com writes: Hi Mike, Greg, List, A few people have asked me what lights to use for photographing meteorites. I like to simplify and spend less cash on solutions so I use a simple desk lamp. This is the one I use... http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/135512/Magnifier-Lamp-Black/ This one should work too... Not what I have but should work if it's full spectrum (daylight bulb)... http://www.staples.com/VisionMax-Black-Adjustable-Full-Spectrum-Magnifying-C lip-On-Desk-Lamp/product_612507 Full spectrum means WHITE. It's the closest thing to daylight you can get indoors without actually going outdoors or buying a daylight bulb from your local photo store. These work, but then you have to buy the lamp too... http://store.tabletopstudio-store.com/lightbulbs.html The point is a white background, and the whiter the light the better your meteorite photos. One day I'll get around to writing that article on meteorite photography. ;) Enjoy... Regards, Eric __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Photo color issue update - colored scale cubes
Hi Anne, Thanks for your input... Personal preference on background color is just that. I personally like white. Been selling online for over 10 years and a white BG is the #1 rule for retail internet sales. Now if you're talking about art, or a more elegant tone, then I would agree with you that a less contrasting color works just fine. Perhaps I should have been more clear in my explanation about why I use a white BG. No disrespect intended of course. Regards, Eric On 5/18/2010 10:03 PM, impact...@aol.com wrote: Sorry, Eric, I have to disagree. A stark white background is ...well...too white. It makes for harsh shadows and contrast. I much prefer a cream/ivory or photo-gray background. It makes for a softer picture. And Never, Ever black, it is too strong a color, it overwhelms whether you are taking a picture of. And Yes, natural light is best. I always take my pictures in day-light, even in Colorado, in winter. I am lucky enought to have a sun-room with full south exposure. And a slightly hazy day is best. And I use a Nikon. Anne M. Black _http://www.impactika.com/_ (http://www.impactika.com/) _impact...@aol.com_ (mailto:impact...@aol.com) Vice-President, I.M.C.A. Inc. _http://www.imca.cc/_ (http://www.imca.cc/) In a message dated 5/18/2010 10:08:13 PM Mountain Daylight Time, e...@meteoritesusa.com writes: Hi Mike, Greg, List, A few people have asked me what lights to use for photographing meteorites. I like to simplify and spend less cash on solutions so I use a simple desk lamp. This is the one I use... http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/135512/Magnifier-Lamp-Black/ This one should work too... Not what I have but should work if it's full spectrum (daylight bulb)... http://www.staples.com/VisionMax-Black-Adjustable-Full-Spectrum-Magnifying-C lip-On-Desk-Lamp/product_612507 Full spectrum means WHITE. It's the closest thing to daylight you can get indoors without actually going outdoors or buying a daylight bulb from your local photo store. These work, but then you have to buy the lamp too... http://store.tabletopstudio-store.com/lightbulbs.html The point is a white background, and the whiter the light the better your meteorite photos. One day I'll get around to writing that article on meteorite photography. ;) Enjoy... Regards, Eric __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
