[meteorite-list] NWA 4302 - very unusual matrix, unique..
Hello listees, Just wondering if anyone has any more pics of the insanely beautiful Diogenite. It is the strangest one I have ever seen. I wouls not have picked it up, the one who found this must have a terrific meteorite eye. Here is a link to a great photo of it. I want to see more. In this image you can see a little iron, and tons of green crystals and white matrix that really looks like quartz, but it's not http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1199977475 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
Re: [meteorite-list] Michigan Fireball 10:15pm reported
It sound like this could be a huge fall, I believe it was the one seen in PA. >From PA to MI, it must have been a big one. It reminds me of Peekskill. Sounds like a great place to go hunt, u can bet some hunters are already on their way to MI, if I weren't so broke, I would be on my way right now. Anyone want to fund a trip? Just Kidding Good luck to anyone hunting this one, hope it gets found and its a rare type. Best, Joe Kerchner - Original Message From: drtanuki To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; Global Meteor Observing Forum Sent: Tue, April 6, 2010 10:29:42 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Michigan Fireball 10:15pm reported Dear List, Anonymous ": I just saw a huge meteor falling in Michigan about 10:15 tonight. It had a giant blue ball with a red tail. It fell north of 30 mile road around I94 or west of 94. Anyone else see anything? www.meteoritehunters.blogspot.com dirk ross...tokyo __ 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] Fw: An embarrassment to us all (but mostly me)!Hi
- Forwarded Message From: Joe Kerchner To: Chris Peterson Sent: Mon, April 5, 2010 1:12:40 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] An embarrassment to us all (but mostly me)!Hi He posted many of his finds on the skyrock cafe also, he sees fossilized food and all kinds of other stuff in his finds, a little crazy if you ask me. Best, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Chris Peterson To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Mon, April 5, 2010 12:35:13 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] An embarrassment to us all (but mostly me)!Hi This nutjob posts on various astronomy forums. He thinks every rock imaged on Mars is a fossilized liver or brain, and that meteorites are full of fossilized bacteria. The guy is so extreme that mental illness is the only likely excuse. There's nothing to be embarrassed about- nobody that matters is likely to take him seriously. (I already saw a response in one forum, pointing out that your image did not show a housefly in a meteorite; where I saw this posting I also saw a link to your site, so anybody can go there and see that for themselves. In fact, you should think of this as free advertising- I found the claim so extraordinary that I followed the link and say your excellent page, which I might otherwise have missed .) Chris * Chris L Peterson Cloudbait Observatory http://www.cloudbait.com - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 11:18 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] An embarrassment to us all (but mostly me)!Hi > Hi list. Some of you have pointed out the eBay seller claiming to have > human blood vessels in Martian meteorites. Cute and harmless nut? > > I just stumbled onto this! > > > http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-426479 > > A housefly found in a meteorite > March 30, 2010 | Taiwan | Vetting explained > > This "report" is not he first time this guy has used my images and my name > to make insane claims. But this is the first time he has said that > microphotographer (Tom Phillips), (Me), said he found a house fly in a > meteorite > slice. This is embarrassing to all meteorite collectors. > > It is just a photomicrograph of a house fly to demonstrate a > microphotography technique. This is explained clearly in the Meteorite > Times article > he swiped the image from. Stating otherwise could not be an honest error. > He has made up words and said I was the author of those words. > > This guy should be banned from posting, all his posts should be removed, > and if possible his computer taken away and given to a child who knows how to > use it. > > Any ideas of how to stop this insanity would be appreciated. > > My micrographs are already unconventional. I pursue more art than science > and I ignore standard techniques used in meteorite examination. The most > obvious difference in my images is magnification levels higher than what is > even useful in petro grade determinations. As a result, I have come up > with some unusual looking features in meteorites. When you come up with the > unusual you have a high standard of accuracy to maintain or every thing is > dismissed. > > I did not find a house fly in a meteorite slice!!! The house fly was a > house fly slide. Part of a child's "Insects under the microscope" set. > > Why are his eBay listings claiming human body parts in Martian meteorites > (very high priced) still allowed on eBay??? Does the IMCA have no > influence with eBay? > > Thanks, 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] more beautiful "MendotaWrong" found/for sale
They are all gone. Thanks to all who looked. I may be able to find more soon. Best, Joe Kerchner - Original Message From: Joe Kerchner To: meteorite list Sent: Sat, April 3, 2010 6:14:03 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] more beautiful "MendotaWrong" found/for sale I found 2 new pieces of the famous meteorwrong, the "MendotaWrong". One of them I cut in half(26gr and 35gr) and I have one complete individual 133.3 grams. All are for sale for a buck a gram. I am unable to take photos because my camera is broken. Here is a link where you can see many pics of the other ones that I have already sold. http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1243030765/20 When I offered this material before it went really fast. I have been told by many of the people who purchased this last time that it is the best meteorwrong they have ever seen, that is also true for me. I only have three of these available so if you are thinking about this you should act fast. Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com __ 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] more beautiful "MendotaWrong" found/for sale
I found 2 new pieces of the famous meteorwrong, the "MendotaWrong". One of them I cut in half(26gr and 35gr) and I have one complete individual 133.3 grams. All are for sale for a buck a gram. I am unable to take photos because my camera is broken. Here is a link where you can see many pics of the other ones that I have already sold. http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1243030765/20 When I offered this material before it went really fast. I have been told by many of the people who purchased this last time that it is the best meteorwrong they have ever seen, that is also true for me. I only have three of these available so if you are thinking about this you should act fast. Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com __ 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] illinois meteorites found
hello listees, Just wanted to know if anyone has found any more Illinois meteorites from any of the known "strewnfields"/old find areas. I have found a few small Woodbine meteorites 0.5gr, 0.5gr, and 6gr (before cutting) I also found a small less than half gram Marengo meteorite. I will probably be keeping these finds in my collection unless I get a good offer for one of them. I plan on getting back out to both places many more times this spring and summer. anyone in the area who would like to hunt with me at either one of these place is more than welcome. The Marengo find was a surprise, I took home many small stones that were really attracted to my magnet, I polished a window in each one and was very surprised to find out one of the smaller stones was part of the meteorite. I have a few photos of the woodbine finds here on the SkyRock Cafe, take a look: http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1268972596 Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com __ 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: unusual NWA- Half melt, Large inclusion
I have a 24 gram part slice of some very unusual material. This is the only piece of this I will be selling, Just need the funds. You can see a few images of it by clicking the following link. It is a 24 gram part slice for only $120. I was going to ask twice as much, but I need to sell it asap, need the $. Thanks for looking. God Bless. If you are interested please contact me at my other email address, it is illinoismeteori...@gmail.com http://illinoismeteorites.com/24grduellith.htm Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com __ 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] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - January 13, 2010
Keep up the great work Pete. With more people doing stuff like that we will undoubtedly have more members in the meteorite community when all these kids grow up. Some may even find some new finds due to the education of people like you. Good job Pete. Best, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Michael Johnson To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tue, January 12, 2010 11:15:43 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - January 13, 2010 http://www.rocksfromspace.org/Jamuary_13_2010.html __ 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] Re super magnet
Pete, I use 2 different places. K&J Magnetics: http://www.kjmagnetics.com/categories.asp?PARTNER=illinoismeteorites Then there is a guy on ebay that sells some nice ones at a pretty low price low price: http://cgi.ebay.com/N50-2x2x1-Neodymium-Rare-Earth-Magnet-250-LB-Pull_W0QQitemZ170421977287QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27adf100c7 http://shop.ebay.com/magnet4less/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340 The only reason I sometimes use K&J is because they have nice deals once in a while and you know for sure what you get if what you looked at. Ebay you can not always be sure they are the streangth they are said to be, such as N42, N50, N52, ect Hope that helps. Best, Joe Kerchner http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Pete Shugar To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Fri, December 25, 2009 7:37:54 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Re super magnet What's a good source for a super magnet? How much? Pete IMCA1733 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - December 24, 2009
Great photo Linton, great idea. That is what I want, but will not get any of those "damn rocks" as they call them. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! Happy New Year! Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Michael Johnson To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Wed, December 23, 2009 8:01:06 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - December 24, 2009 http://www.rocksfromspace.org/December_24_2009.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] AD: 250 gram lot, Last of material "Illinois meteorwrong"
This has been sold. Thanks to all HAPPY HOLIDAYS - Original Message From: Joe Kerchner To: meteorite list Sent: Wed, December 23, 2009 10:44:25 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] AD: 250 gram lot, Last of material "Illinois meteorwrong" I am letting this 250 gram lot go for $150 with free shipping This is the last of this material I have for sale. after this it is gone. If interested email me off list. Happy Holidays, Best Wishes, Joe - Original Message ---- From: Joe Kerchner To: meteorite list Sent: Mon, December 21, 2009 10:45:40 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] AD: 250 gram lot, "Illinois meteorwrong". No more available til at least spring I have a 250 gram lot of this material for sale, it is the very last of what I have for sale. I will not have anymore of this until spring if I am lucky enough to find more. The lot is many cut and polishes pieces, slices, end cuts, windowed individual, complete individual. Some are over 30 grams a couple over 20 grams, several between 5-10. a several between 10-20. Some of these pieces are the only piece that I have offered for sale of certain matrixes. I have a couple lithogies that look superb but only found a single small stone, I kept most of them, but they all have a piece in this lot. This lot has a lot of smaller pieces but very nice pieces, even the smallest piece mhas a great viewing surface. I will send photos of the lot if you requested, haven't taken any yet. I will sell this lot for $175 If you are interested in this contact me through email, OFF-LIST It will go to the first email I recieve. Happy Holidays and God Bless.... Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] AD: 250 gram lot, Last of material "Illinois meteorwrong"
I am letting this 250 gram lot go for $150 with free shipping This is the last of this material I have for sale. after this it is gone. If interested email me off list. Happy Holidays, Best Wishes, Joe - Original Message From: Joe Kerchner To: meteorite list Sent: Mon, December 21, 2009 10:45:40 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] AD: 250 gram lot, "Illinois meteorwrong". No more available til at least spring I have a 250 gram lot of this material for sale, it is the very last of what I have for sale. I will not have anymore of this until spring if I am lucky enough to find more. The lot is many cut and polishes pieces, slices, end cuts, windowed individual, complete individual. Some are over 30 grams a couple over 20 grams, several between 5-10. a several between 10-20. Some of these pieces are the only piece that I have offered for sale of certain matrixes. I have a couple lithogies that look superb but only found a single small stone, I kept most of them, but they all have a piece in this lot. This lot has a lot of smaller pieces but very nice pieces, even the smallest piece mhas a great viewing surface. I will send photos of the lot if you requested, haven't taken any yet. I will sell this lot for $175 If you are interested in this contact me through email, OFF-LIST It will go to the first email I recieve. Happy Holidays and God Bless Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: 250 gram lot, "Illinois meteorwrong". No more available til at least spring
I have a 240-250 gram lot of this material for sale, it is the very last of what I have for sale. I will not have anymore of this until spring if I am lucky enough to find more. The lot is many cut and polishes pieces, slices, end cuts, windowed individual, complete individual. Some are over 30 grams a couple over 20 grams, several between 5-10. a several between 10-20. Some of these pieces are the only piece that I have offered for sale of certain matrixes. I have a couple lithogies that look superb but only found a single small stone, I kept most of them, but they all have a piece in this lot. This lot has a lot of smaller pieces but very nice pieces, even the smallest piece mhas a great viewing surface. I will send photos of the lot if you requested, haven't taken any yet. I will sell this lot for $175 If you are interested in this contact me through email, OFF-LIST It will go to the first email I recieve. Happy Holidays and God Bless Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner - Original Message From: Pat Brown To: countde...@earthlink.net; Met List Sent: Mon, December 21, 2009 9:25:13 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Mystery Nevada Find? Hello to the List, This cut surface also shows small vesicles that make one wonder if it is one of the few meteorites that have vesicles. I would certainly have picked it up and submit for closer inspection. Sonny is very experienced and has made some spectacular finds, I hope this one turns out to be another rare type. Best Regards, Pat > Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:10:35 -0500 > From: countde...@earthlink.net > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Subject: [meteorite-list] Mystery Nevada Find? > > Listees, > > Sonny Clary sliced a piece off this found desert specimen and mentioned that > I might want to let the List look at the remainder,in hopes I will get some > opinions. It is slightly heavier than similar terrestial rocks, makes a dark > streak, is attracted lightly to a neomydium mag, enough to support the > missing 30 gram slice. Carbonaceous condrite? Meteor wrong? What say you? > > Incidentally, that's one of Joe's titanium scale cubes. As you can see, they > are a very dark grey and very sharp edges and very heavy. > > http://members.cox.net/countdeiro/PC210229.JPG > > Thanks for looking, > > Count Deiro > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/direct/01/ __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorwrongs
Most of them weren't really found too close to the rail road tracks, a few pieces were, but many were found in the field and along the creek next to the tracks. Best, Joe Kerchner - Original Message From: Greg Catterton To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thu, December 17, 2009 10:39:38 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorwrongs I am happy to say I pegged this as a wrong from the start, mainly due to visible quartz in it, however I will say that its an awesome piece to have in my collection and a great example of just how right looking a wrong can be. If you dont have one yet and would like to have an awesome wrong, this is it. Its my opinion that this is some sort of industrial waste or slag as I cant imagine this forming naturally on Earth. Given that a good portion was found close to railroad tracks, it might be interesting to see if there was a lost car (derailed) or something of that nature in the area of the find. I should have more testing results soon, when I get them, I will offer it to everyone. Greg C. www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com --- On Thu, 12/17/09, Joe Kerchner wrote: > From: Joe Kerchner > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorwrongs > To: "meteorite list" > Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009, 11:32 PM > Thanks Elton, > I appreciate all your help on this. I agree on it's > uniqueness and its appeal, I am glad that everyone is happy > with it, However I do disagree with 2 things you said > below. The metal does rust if I dont dry it off after > cutting and polishing them, also they are very strongly > attracted to a magnet, more than most of my chondrites, even > some of the H chondrites. > Best, > Joe Kerchner > http://illinoismeteorites.com > > > > - Original Message > From: MstrEman > To: Joe Kerchner > Sent: Thu, December 17, 2009 6:43:34 PM > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorwrongs > > As one of the auxillary testers, let me recommend this > meteorwrong > just from the aesthetics and uniqueness. This item is > unique so far > as is know in that it contains armored clasts ( vs armored > chondrules). Some pieces show a series of "braided" veins > of Iron > Carbide. > > This caused quiet a stir as no one had seen this in any > meteorite nor > natural ore and given the lack of rust one of the > researchers > suspected a smelting artifact right off. The > extremely low cobalt > nickel content(<3ppm), low REE and presence of silica > aka quartz were > the key diagnostics. > > The metal veins are in actuality iron carbide-- they are > iridescent > and won't rust. Iron carbide can form when hot carbon > monoxide gas is > forced through the charge containing martensite in some > furnace > operations. The mineral name for iron carbide is > cementite: Fe3C (or > Fe2C:Fe) Were this from a meteorite and containing Ni > or Co then the > mineral name would be cohenite. Cementite is ferromagnetic > accounting > for the weak to moderate attraction to a magnet. > > > Elton > > > > > > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorwrongs
Thanks Elton, I appreciate all your help on this. I agree on it's uniqueness and its appeal, I am glad that everyone is happy with it, However I do disagree with 2 things you said below. The metal does rust if I dont dry it off after cutting and polishing them, also they are very strongly attracted to a magnet, more than most of my chondrites, even some of the H chondrites. Best, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com - Original Message From: MstrEman To: Joe Kerchner Sent: Thu, December 17, 2009 6:43:34 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorwrongs As one of the auxillary testers, let me recommend this meteorwrong just from the aesthetics and uniqueness. This item is unique so far as is know in that it contains armored clasts ( vs armored chondrules). Some pieces show a series of "braided" veins of Iron Carbide. This caused quiet a stir as no one had seen this in any meteorite nor natural ore and given the lack of rust one of the researchers suspected a smelting artifact right off. The extremely low cobalt nickel content(<3ppm), low REE and presence of silica aka quartz were the key diagnostics. The metal veins are in actuality iron carbide-- they are iridescent and won't rust. Iron carbide can form when hot carbon monoxide gas is forced through the charge containing martensite in some furnace operations. The mineral name for iron carbide is cementite: Fe3C (or Fe2C:Fe) Were this from a meteorite and containing Ni or Co then the mineral name would be cohenite. Cementite is ferromagnetic accounting for the weak to moderate attraction to a magnet. Elton __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] joes meteorwrong
Thanks Count. I agree, very hard to believe it is terrestrial, but thats what they say. Best, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com - Original Message From: "countde...@earthlink.net" To: steve arnold ; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Thu, December 17, 2009 9:14:00 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] joes meteorwrong Highly recommended. I bought an end piece from Joe already, or would go for your offering, Steve. Listees, if you don't have one of these...get one...extraordinary. I can't believe it isn't extra terrestial. Scrape is right. Specific gravity is in range. Hundreds of clasts and chondrule like inclusions, many armored. Stunning bright metal rivulets attracted to a magnet. A real enigma. Thanks Joe for getting it out where we can enjoy it. On to Tucson. Count Deiro -Original Message- >From: steve arnold >Sent: Dec 17, 2009 2:44 PM >To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >Subject: [meteorite-list] joes meteorwrong > >Hey if any one is still looking for a piece of his amazing meteorwrong,I have >a piece to sell if interested.I got the 165 gram main mass.I also have a 75 >gram endcut which is amazing.$75 will take it home with free shipping.This is >what I paid. > Steve R. Arnold, Chicago!! >__ >http://www.meteoritecentral.com >Meteorite-list mailing list >Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong sale, I NEED $$ Quick Sale - AD
Hello all, I know that many of you have already purchased a slice or two of this material. I have heard back fro ma few of you on how much you like it and how much it looks like a meteorite. I posted a few of the comments below. I just want to announce that I am having a sale for the next 24 hours. You will all get free shipping and $5 off of orders $25 or more, $10 orders over $50, and $20 on orders over $100. The only reason I am having this sale is because I'm not done X-mas shopping, but I'm out out money, those two do not go together too well. Thanks you and God Bless. http://illinoismeteorites.com/mendotawrongsforsale.htm Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner Comments on this material: Got the 21.4 gram slice. Way cool. If this were meteoritic it would be one of the most beautiful meteorites ever found. Also joe kerchners 75 gram endcut meteorwrong also came. It sure could pass for a meteorite. This seems to have all the nessesary elements to be a meteorite. If you do not have a piece, you should get one just for the sure beauty of it. _ If you have not gotten your meteorwrong from Joe, you seriously need to get one. This is the most realistic wrong on the planet. It has metal, pseudo chrondrules, shock veins, metal inclusions, a very realistic matrix, what will pass for fusion crust, and it just looks like the real deal. I defey you to just look at it without any magnifying glasses or other means of analysis, save only a magnet. and say it's what ever the heck it is. That's just the thingwhat the heck is it? I dunno, but it sure looks like the real thing. _ Joe has got one great wrong here. Get a piece - you will like it. Everybody needs a wrong or two to show for comparison and education of others. The Mendota Mystery Wrong is a great choice. ___ I got a couple of pieces from Joe early on and have been waiting for the results. Now we know. I will tell you though having them in hand they are great looking pieces. Better than his photos show. I recommend the Mendota specimens . They are good looking even if a wrong. You will like the specimens Joe has. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong Announcement/Sort of Ad
I posted a few more really nice pieces, take a look. I do not have very much of this material left. Here is a link to the sale page: http://illinoismeteorites.com/mendotawrongsforsale.htm Best Wishes, Joe K - Original Message From: "almi...@localnet.com" To: Meteorite List Sent: Sat, December 5, 2009 10:14:55 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong Announcement/Sort of Ad Greetings, Some of you may remember a while back that Joe Kerchner found some interesting looking specimens while out meteorite hunting. I was involved in helping him get the specimens to a researcher who has determined they are a good meteorwrong but not a meteorite. Many may remember a number of meteorwrongs we have come a cross in the past like some of the Russian specimens that turned out to be a terrestrial basalt with nickel in it. I feel that Joe's specimens are an excellent meteorwrong and have added a sample to my collection. I thought others might want to contact him and add some also. He is offering some of this material up for sale. I have added a link so you can visit his site and consider some of this material or simply look at it. http://illinoismeteorites.com/mendotawrongsforsale.htm You can also contact him here directly. Have fun! Joe Kerchner illinoismeteori...@gmail.com Not too often you come across material that looks so promising like Joe did but still turns out to not be the real McCoy. This is the sort of item that is fun to add to a collection. All my best! --AL Mitterling Mitterling Meteorites __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorwrongs
Thanks Pete, others, I have had a couple other tell me they are very pleased with their stones. I am very happy you are pleased with your piece. I had posted a few more pieces for sale, some very nice pieces have been listed. After the pieces that are up now are gone, I think almost all the pieces I got left are around 10 grams or less, mayby just a couple larger ones, none very big at all. If you see something you like on the for sale page, you may want to buy it now, they have been selling very quick after I post new ones. I hope everyone who wants some is able to get some. Here is the link again: http://illinoismeteorites.com/mendotawrongsforsale.htm Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner - Original Message From: Pete Shugar To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sat, December 12, 2009 12:03:29 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorwrongs If you have not gotten your meteorwrong from Joe, you seriously need to get one. This is the most realistic wrong on the planet. It has metal, pseudo chrondrules, shock veins, metal inclusions, a very realistic matrix, what will pass for fusion crust, and it just looks like the real deal. I defey you to just look at it without any magnifying glasses or other means of analysis, save only a magnet. and say it's what ever the heck it is. That's just the thingwhat the heck is it? I dunno, but it sure looks like the real thing. Pete __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong Announcement/Sort of Ad
Mark and list, There are more up. Some nice ones, the largest one that will be offered Thanks, Joe K - Original Message From: Mark Doyer To: meteorite list Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 4:18:27 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong Announcement/Sort of Ad Every time I check your page they are all sold, can you email me or post to the list when you post some new samples to your page? Mark - Original Message From: Joe Kerchner To: meteorite list Sent: Wed, December 9, 2009 10:10:39 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong Announcement/Sort of Ad Hello All, I have added some more nice slices to the for sale page, I will be adding more today, but eveytime I list new ones they are gone really fast, so if you want one for either educational purposes or just to display, among meteorites you can not tell it is a wrong, it will be a nice addition to mast any collection, even if you have never purchased a meteorwrong before, this one is an exception, Everyone whos has recieved them so far are very happy with their specimen. I know you will be to. Even if you dont want to buy, just take a look and see how much it looks like a meteorite. Here is the for sale page, dont forget to check back later if you see nothing you like. http://illinoismeteorites.com/mendotawrongsforsale.htm Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com - Original Message From: "almi...@localnet.com" To: Meteorite List Sent: Sat, December 5, 2009 10:14:57 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong Announcement/Sort of Ad Greetings, Some of you may remember a while back that Joe Kerchner found some interesting looking specimens while out meteorite hunting. I was involved in helping him get the specimens to a researcher who has determined they are a good meteorwrong but not a meteorite. Many may remember a number of meteorwrongs we have come a cross in the past like some of the Russian specimens that turned out to be a terrestrial basalt with nickel in it. I feel that Joe's specimens are an excellent meteorwrong and have added a sample to my collection. I thought others might want to contact him and add some also. He is offering some of this material up for sale. I have added a link so you can visit his site and consider some of this material or simply look at it. http://illinoismeteorites.com/mendotawrongsforsale.htm You can also contact him here directly. Have fun! Joe Kerchner illinoismeteori...@gmail.com Not too often you come across material that looks so promising like Joe did but still turns out to not be the real McCoy. This is the sort of item that is fun to add to a collection. All my best! --AL Mitterling Mitterling Meteorites __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong Announcement/Sort of Ad
Hello All, I have added some more nice slices to the for sale page, I will be adding more today, but eveytime I list new ones they are gone really fast, so if you want one for either educational purposes or just to display, among meteorites you can not tell it is a wrong, it will be a nice addition to mast any collection, even if you have never purchased a meteorwrong before, this one is an exception, Everyone whos has recieved them so far are very happy with their specimen. I know you will be to. Even if you dont want to buy, just take a look and see how much it looks like a meteorite. Here is the for sale page, dont forget to check back later if you see nothing you like. http://illinoismeteorites.com/mendotawrongsforsale.htm Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com - Original Message From: "almi...@localnet.com" To: Meteorite List Sent: Sat, December 5, 2009 10:14:57 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong Announcement/Sort of Ad Greetings, Some of you may remember a while back that Joe Kerchner found some interesting looking specimens while out meteorite hunting. I was involved in helping him get the specimens to a researcher who has determined they are a good meteorwrong but not a meteorite. Many may remember a number of meteorwrongs we have come a cross in the past like some of the Russian specimens that turned out to be a terrestrial basalt with nickel in it. I feel that Joe's specimens are an excellent meteorwrong and have added a sample to my collection. I thought others might want to contact him and add some also. He is offering some of this material up for sale. I have added a link so you can visit his site and consider some of this material or simply look at it. http://illinoismeteorites.com/mendotawrongsforsale.htm You can also contact him here directly. Have fun! Joe Kerchner illinoismeteori...@gmail.com Not too often you come across material that looks so promising like Joe did but still turns out to not be the real McCoy. This is the sort of item that is fun to add to a collection. All my best! --AL Mitterling Mitterling Meteorites __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong Announcement/Sort of Ad
I have added a few new pieces. take a look, even if you dont want to buy any, it is probably one of the 3 best meteorwrongs known. It has lots of armored clasts, metal veins, very attracted to a magnet, I have sold a lot of this, there are not many pieces that are over 20 grams left, many of the rest are smaller ones, so if you want a nice sized one you should act very soon. Here is a link to the for sale page: http://illinoismeteorites.com/mendotawrongsforsale.htm Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: "almi...@localnet.com" To: Meteorite List Sent: Sat, December 5, 2009 10:14:57 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong Announcement/Sort of Ad Greetings, Some of you may remember a while back that Joe Kerchner found some interesting looking specimens while out meteorite hunting. I was involved in helping him get the specimens to a researcher who has determined they are a good meteorwrong but not a meteorite. Many may remember a number of meteorwrongs we have come a cross in the past like some of the Russian specimens that turned out to be a terrestrial basalt with nickel in it. I feel that Joe's specimens are an excellent meteorwrong and have added a sample to my collection. I thought others might want to contact him and add some also. He is offering some of this material up for sale. I have added a link so you can visit his site and consider some of this material or simply look at it. http://illinoismeteorites.com/mendotawrongsforsale.htm You can also contact him here directly. Have fun! Joe Kerchner illinoismeteori...@gmail.com Not too often you come across material that looks so promising like Joe did but still turns out to not be the real McCoy. This is the sort of item that is fun to add to a collection. All my best! --AL Mitterling Mitterling Meteorites __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong Announcement/Sort of Ad
Thanks AL, I really thin this is one of the top 3 meteorwrongs of all time next to Putorano and Shirokovsky. I do not have a whole lot left, I have sold all of the pieces that I have offered so far. I just put up a few new pieces on the page you linked to. If somebody sees a piece in the thread that is not listed on the for sale page contact me and we can work something out if it has not been sold yet. I will be adding more pieces to the page so check back often if you do not see anything that interests you. Here is a link to the thread I was talking about: http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1243030765/14 Here is a link to the for sale page: http://illinoismeteorites.com/mendotawrongsforsale.htm Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: "almi...@localnet.com" To: Meteorite List Sent: Sat, December 5, 2009 10:14:57 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] Illinois Meteorwrong Announcement/Sort of Ad Greetings, Some of you may remember a while back that Joe Kerchner found some interesting looking specimens while out meteorite hunting. I was involved in helping him get the specimens to a researcher who has determined they are a good meteorwrong but not a meteorite. Many may remember a number of meteorwrongs we have come a cross in the past like some of the Russian specimens that turned out to be a terrestrial basalt with nickel in it. I feel that Joe's specimens are an excellent meteorwrong and have added a sample to my collection. I thought others might want to contact him and add some also. He is offering some of this material up for sale. I have added a link so you can visit his site and consider some of this material or simply look at it. http://illinoismeteorites.com/mendotawrongsforsale.htm You can also contact him here directly. Have fun! Joe Kerchner illinoismeteori...@gmail.com Not too often you come across material that looks so promising like Joe did but still turns out to not be the real McCoy. This is the sort of item that is fun to add to a collection. All my best! --AL Mitterling Mitterling Meteorites __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite fall in Latvia, 20 meter crater
I was kinda thinking it may have been a rocket or something to that effect. Really dont think the crater looks like a meteorite crater or the video looks anything like a meteorite landing would look like. I also can not find too much info on it, you would think that if it were true there would be a little more info out there. Best, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Mike Hankey To: Meteorites USA Cc: Joe Kerchner ; meteorite list Sent: Sun, October 25, 2009 8:36:11 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite fall in Latvia, 20 meter crater Possible explanations: 1) Publicity stunt to increase tourism perpetrated by Borat 2) Russian weapons test gone bad 3) Underground weapons cache spontaneously exploded 4) Latest experiment from balloon boy's dad Wouldn't a meteor big enough to cause this type of crater be buried under the ground? Wouldn't there be more than 1 meteorite? Cool video and crater. On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 10:21 PM, Meteorites USA wrote: > Ok, > > Flaming meteorite "after" impact? Really? Waiting for Superman to come > crawling out of the hole. > > Didn't I ready somewhere just recently that a man picked up a piece of space > debris (England I think) a few seconds after it impacted his house and it > was hot to the touch? And that was a piece the size of a football. > > Any thoughts on whether this Latvia "meteorite impact" is real or not? > > Real or Fake? What's your take? > > Regards, > Eric > > > > > > Joe Kerchner wrote: >> >> what do you think about this? >> Is it real? >> dont seem possible but there in a crater, about the same size. Could it >> have been space junk? >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD5MUSBOBK0 >> >> Best, >> Joe K >> >> >> >> - Original Message >> >> A meteorite that was big enough and fast enough to create a 02 meter >> crater fell in Latvia, one of the smallest country in the world. Here >> are a few links, I think we will be hearing a lot about this one. >> >> http://readrussia.com/blog/News/00264/ >> >> http://en.rian.ru/world/20091026/156588612.html >> >> >> __ >> http://www.meteoritecentral.com >> Meteorite-list mailing list >> Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >> http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list >> >> >> >> __ >> http://www.meteoritecentral.com >> Meteorite-list mailing list >> Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >> http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list >> >> > > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite fall in Latvia, 20 meter crater
what do you think about this? Is it real? dont seem possible but there in a crater, about the same size. Could it have been space junk? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD5MUSBOBK0 Best, Joe K - Original Message A meteorite that was big enough and fast enough to create a 02 meter crater fell in Latvia, one of the smallest country in the world. Here are a few links, I think we will be hearing a lot about this one. http://readrussia.com/blog/News/00264/ http://en.rian.ru/world/20091026/156588612.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Meteorite fall in Latvia, 20 meter crater
A meteorite that was big enough and fast enough to create a 02 meter crater fell in Latvia, one of the smallest country in the world. Here are a few links, I think we will be hearing a lot about this one. http://readrussia.com/blog/News/00264/ http://en.rian.ru/world/20091026/156588612.html __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Bolide?
The reason that I agree with richard on this one is because the guy who took it said it only laste a couple seconds. he then said he pulled the phone out of his pocket, he then would have had to activate the camera application, the aim, shhot and get a photo with the object almost in the center of the photo whil it is moving very very very fast, I just dont believe the story. Best, Joe K http://skyrockcafe.com http://illinoismeteorites.com - Original Message From: Richard Kowalski To: meteoritelist ; cyna...@charter.net Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 12:41:18 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Bolide? Nope, as Aaron from Utah states in the comments, it's a Sun dog. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_dog -- Richard Kowalski http://fullmoonphotography.net IMCA #1081 --- On Tue, 9/1/09, Darren Garrison wrote: > From: Darren Garrison > Subject: [meteorite-list] Bolide? > To: "meteoritelist" > Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2009, 11:45 AM > http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1210447/Father-snaps-meteor-camera-phone-speeds-sky.html > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite
I'm sorry, I have never heard about that one. Thats pretty interesting, is it valuable? Mine doesnt look like that, but I can't see the interior to really see what it looks like. Here is a link that works, the one you posted didnt work. Thanks. http://www.newarkcampus.org/professional/osu/faculty/jstjohn/Josephinite/Josephinite.htm Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner - Original Message From: "Matson, Robert D." To: Joe Kerchner Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 9:07:46 PM Subject: RE: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite Hi Joe, > I have a small 10.2 gram slice of this on eBay. It could be a chance to get it at > a really good price. If it is a meteorite, it will be worth a lot. It is being > tested both at ASU and by Professor A. Basu, who is testing a thin slice of it. > He thinks it may be a new find. If it turns out not to be a new meteorite, it > will be a rare terrestrial stone, it tests pos for Ni, we all know that there > is only 1 know terrestrial stone that contains native FeNi, and it is found > only in Syberia. You have forgotten josphenite from Oregon: http://www.newarkcampus.org/professional/osu/faculty/jstjohn/Josephinite /Josephinite.htm Cheers, Rob __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite
I have a small 10.2 gram slice of this on eBay. It could be a chance to get it at a really good price. If it is a meteorite, it will be worth a lot. It is being tested both at ASU and by Professor A. Basu, who is testing a thin slice of it. He thinks it may be a new find. If it turns out not to be a new meteorite, it will be a rare terrestrial stone, it tests pos for Ni, we all know that there is only 1 know terrestrial stone that contains native FeNi, and it is found only in Syberia. If it does turn out to be a meteorite, it will probably be a really rare type, I have not been able to find another meteorite that resembles this stone. Here is a link to the ebay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230370897706 Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Sean T. Murray To: Joe Kerchner Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 10:43:29 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite I'm gonna be shocked if this is not a meteorite. - Original Message - From: "Joe Kerchner" To: "Mr EMan" Cc: "meteorite list" Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 11:42 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite > > yes, it sticks really strongly to a magnet. > Best, > Joe K > > > > - Original Message > From: Mr EMan > To: Joe Kerchner > Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 2:35:22 AM > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite > > > Does it pass the magnet test? > > Elton > > --- On Tue, 6/16/09, Joe Kerchner wrote: > >> From: Joe Kerchner >> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite >> To: cdtuc...@cox.net >> Cc: "meteorite list" >> Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 11:45 PM >> >> The metal reflects just like in chondrites. I just have >> trouble getting it to reflect and show the matrix at the >> same time so I manipulate the light so that I can get >> pictures of the metal and pics of the matris/inclusions. >> Thanks, >> Joe K >> >> >> >> - Original Message >> From: "cdtuc...@cox.net" >> >> To: Joe Kerchner >> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:00:05 PM >> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois >> meteorite >> >> Joe, I Hope they are meteorites but it looks like the metal >> is shiny when rock is held in a certain position but then >> when turned the reflection disappears. That is a tell for >> magnetite not metal. Normally metal reflects light at >> multiple angles. I hope it is metal. good luck. Carl >> >> Joe Kerchner >> wrote: >> > >> > Listees, >> > Hello all, I found 23 of these >> stones, I think might be meteorites. I was wondering if >> anyone have seen any known >> > meteorites that resemble these stones. They has quite >> a bit of metal in them >> > and lots of inclusions. I have looked at many >> meteorite images looking >> > for a match and have not found one that matches it >> 100%. I have found >> > just over 1.9kg of it total. I sent a few sample to Al >> Mitterling and >> > he said it looks like a good candidate, but needs more >> testing. I was >> > just wondering what you all think of them. When I hear >> back from him I will let everyone here know if it is or it >> is just a wrong. >> > I have been searching/hunting >> for over 3 years and these are the best finds I have made to >> date, keeping my fingers crossed, but not counting on it, I >> know how hard it is to make a cold find, especially here in >> Northern Illinois.. >> > >> > Here is a link to see some of them sliced and >> polished: >> > >> > http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1243030765/18#18 >> > >> > Thanks, >> > Joe Kerchner >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > __ >> > http://www.meteoritecentral.com >> > Meteorite-list mailing list >> > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >> > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list >> >> >> >> >> >> __ >> http://www.meteoritecentral.com >> Meteorite-list mailing list >> Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com >> http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list >> > > > > > > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] possible meteorite craters in Ville Platte, La
Hello listees, I got a call last night from a Mr. Carroll Aguillar from Ville Platte, La. He told me that he has like 5 craters on his property, he said they have been there since he was a kid, he is now in his 60's. He said they are now filled in, but you can see where they were and the ground is still lowere in them. They range fro around 5 to 11 feet in diameter. He is wanting to know if there is anybody in the area or somewhere who would be interested in going to see them and try and figure out what they are. I suggested that they may be sink holes, but he is adiment that they are not. He is sure they were from meteorites, I am not 100% convinced, but I do think it may be worth checking out, it might be a good spot to hunt for meteorites. If I lived closer, I would check them out myself. If anybody is interested they can contact me and I will give his information to you. He wants somebody to contact him. Thanks, Joe Kerchner __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] list meteorite sales for free, no fees ever
Hello listees, You can list anything meteorite related for sale free in our classified section of the SkyRock Cafe, list as many as sales and as often as you want. We have quite a bit of traffic and a good number of active members, over 11,000 hits per day. You items will be seen. Hope you all enjoy it and hope it helps you out. you can also find some good deals most of the time here. If you want to ad a banner on the site, contact me off list and we can work it out, really cheap. http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?board=Ads Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] fake/bogus ebay auctions
Thanks Ted, Ill post it on the SkyRock cafe today. Thanks for the heads up. Best, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: ted brattstrom To: Joe Kerchner Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 9:48:56 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] fake/bogus ebay auctions Aloha - Not being a registered member, and I don't really need another bunch of stuff to read - I noticed: 'albert_yap' - Rare Nepal Himalayas Chondrite Meteorite Sky Stone II What he has there is a (not so Rare) Akaash Dhunga = Sky Stone. Local story is that they are associated with Lightning/Thunder, often "plough up the ground", and are found at the end of a ploughed up area... They become religious objects... Interestingly - they are all in the shape of / similar to, small adze/axes reminiscent of the neolithic... I have a small collection of them that I got when I returned to Nepal in 1988 - I worked there as a Peace Corps volunteer, and hadn't seen one when I was there '78-82 ... in '88 one or two stores in Kathmandu had a few. Alas - they are not magnetic (though, Maybe I should go back and check my stash with a stronger magnet) While it would be cool if they really were meteorites - I doubt it :-) :-) To his credit - Sky Stones - is the local name... chondrite, however, is dubious. You are welcome to post that on the Cafe... and if you need pics of a selection of them, let me know. cheers - Ted Brattstrom --- On Sun, 8/16/09, Joe Kerchner wrote: > From: Joe Kerchner > Subject: [meteorite-list] fake/bogus ebay auctions > To: "meteorite list" > Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009, 1:02 PM > hello listees, > A heads up to everyone, you can see and or > list any ebay auctions that are suspect and are selling > bogus stones and trying to pass them off as meteorites or > listing them as something other than what they are. > If you see a seller listing a meteorite for > something other than what it really is or a fake, it would > be helpful to newbies and everyone for you to post a link to > that auction here: > http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?board=ebay > Thanks, > Joe Kerchner > http://illinoismeteorites.com > http://skyrock.com > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] fake/bogus ebay auctions
hello listees, A heads up to everyone, you can see and or list any ebay auctions that are suspect and are selling bogus stones and trying to pass them off as meteorites or listing them as something other than what they are. If you see a seller listing a meteorite for something other than what it really is or a fake, it would be helpful to newbies and everyone for you to post a link to that auction here: http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?board=ebay Thanks, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrock.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Is this an unusual meteor photo?
Thanks, I never thought of that. I'm sure you guys are correct, Thanks. Best, Joe K - Original Message From: Bob King To: Joe Kerchner ; Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 10:35:39 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Is this an unusual meteor photo? Hi Joe, I've seen these many times -- you captured a firefly in your photo! Bob On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 8:37 PM, Joe Kerchner wrote: > > Hello listees, > I was taking pictures trying to capture a meteor on camera, I have taken a > couple thousand pictures in all and have not been lucky enough to catch one > yet. I did catch this the other day, I am 100% sure it is not a plane, jet or > anything like that. It looks like a meteor, but the path boggles my mind. It > take a path that is not 100% straight, could it still be a meteor? The > beginning and the end both fade and you can see the center of the beginning > is white and the possible meteor is yellow. > I was out with my daught watching the sky and taking photos that night, for > this particular photo I was not looking, we were talking, I did not see it > until the picture was already taken. Is it possible the shape or an explosion > could have changed the trajectory or could it be an illusion from the camera? > > http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1249955690 > > Any comments are welcomed and appreciated. Either here or on the forum. > > Best Wishhes, > Joe Kerchner > http://illinoismeteorites.com > http://skyrockcafe.com > > > > > > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Is this an unusual meteor photo?
Hello listees, I was taking pictures trying to capture a meteor on camera, I have taken a couple thousand pictures in all and have not been lucky enough to catch one yet. I did catch this the other day, I am 100% sure it is not a plane, jet or anything like that. It looks like a meteor, but the path boggles my mind. It take a path that is not 100% straight, could it still be a meteor? The beginning and the end both fade and you can see the center of the beginning is white and the possible meteor is yellow. I was out with my daught watching the sky and taking photos that night, for this particular photo I was not looking, we were talking, I did not see it until the picture was already taken. Is it possible the shape or an explosion could have changed the trajectory or could it be an illusion from the camera? http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1249955690 Any comments are welcomed and appreciated. Either here or on the forum. Best Wishhes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Silicated Campo question
Carl and all, The Woodbine IL meteorite looks a lot like the silicated Campos. It is still considered an iron and not a pallasite or mesosiderite, there are many others also. Take a look, they are near the bottom of the page: http://illinoismeteorites.com/About%20IL%20Meteorites.htm Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner - Original Message From: Carl 's To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2009 6:48:33 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Silicated Campo question Hi All, What are those silicated Campos? Are they irons that have not yet completed it's differentiation, similar to pallasites? Or are they more like mesosiderites with the silicated material from an asteroid that have impacted another asteroid to the iron core? Or are they something else? Are the two materials unrelated to each other as in mesosiderites? Doesn't matter at this point whether or not they are Campos (I remember reading somewhere they were found several hundred miles away), it's just a name anyway, but to my untrained eye they look more like mesos. Also, is the Toluca (b)(?) formed the same way? Thanks in advance. Carl _ Get back to school stuff for them and cashback for you. http://www.bing.com/cashback?form=MSHYCB&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MSHYCB_BackToSchool_Cashback_BTSCashback_1x1 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Strange Picture Of Steve Arnold
This is even funnier. http://www.mikesastrophotos.com/baltimore-pa-meteor/how-to-find-meteorites/ Joe K - Original Message From: Mike Hankey To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 2:12:16 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Strange Picture Of Steve Arnold I had a friend take a few pics while Steve was at my house a couple of weeks ago. I just got around to looking at the pics today and noticed something very strange in one of them. I've posted the pics on my astro blog. http://www.mikesastrophotos.com Look carefully at the third pic. Very strange anyone out there still looking for the PA fireball? __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite hunting ethics
Rob and List, There is nothing "illegal" about the way Carl found it, Just cuz somebody makes the first find, no matter who it is does not own the strewnfield, not by any means, unless it is on his property. If not it is fair game, just cuz it is in AZ they feel the need to sccop it all up for them selves, thats not right, they can use any excuse they want, I see it as selfish, who is to say Carl will not get GPS coordinance and in situ photo? After the way Jack, Mike and the other acted, I would not give them any info on my finds, they are not doing the same for anyone else. This fall just shows the true colors of some of the hunters. Like you said, when Jack invited Farmer he knew there was a chance that somebody may find the strewnfield cuz he is so high profile. He took that chance and it happened. Carl did not putr a beakon on Mikes Car. There are no written Meteorite Hunter Rules or Ethics, Like mike said it is a blood sport. just MHO Best Wishes, Joe K - Original Message From: Rob Matson To: Joe Kerchner ; meteorite list Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 3:07:42 PM Subject: Meteorite hunting ethics Hi Joe/List, > I feel Carl did nothing wrong, He found the strewnfield the > only way he could, and he found it. If by "wrong", you mean "illegal", then I would agree with you. But if you mean "ethical", you're starting to get into a gray area and a slippery slope. For instance, if Carl found his way by his own devices (e.g. witness interviews, geometric triangulation, etc.) to within a mile or two of the strewn field and discovered a parked car (or several parked cars) in an odd location with people walking around outside in 100+ degree temperatures, then that would be an independent discovery. No problem. But suppose he was only able to get within 10 miles of the right location, and happened to spot Jack, or Robert or Mike driving by while he was stopped for gas? 10 minutes later and gassed up, he takes the same road and keeps driving until he spots their parked vehicles. Still ethical? (100 square miles would have been a lot of ground to cover, with no confirmation that you were even close to the right location.) Suppose rather than merely driving the same road 10 minutes later he had actively followed them, remaining in visual range. Not illegal, but meteorite hunting skill is slowly being overtaken by espionage. Suppose Carl only knew that the fall was somewhere far enough southeast of Tucson that any hunter from the Tucson area would take I-10. He spots Mike entering the highway at an early hour and follows him the rest of the way (staying far enough behind so that his "tail" isn't spotted). Would you now feel as comfortable saying, "I feel Carl did nothing wrong, he found the strewnfield the only way he could"? If you're still fine with this, let's take it a bit further. Suppose you just don't have a head for math or geometry and don't know east from west. But you happen to find out where Mike lives. You have no idea when he's headed out and don't have the patience to wait for days at a freeway entrance ramp. Why leave anything to chance? Just stick a locator beacon on the underside of his vehicle and see where he goes from the comfort of your air- conditioned living room! (Of course, now you would have crossed the line from unethical to illegal.) My hyperbole is meant to illustrate that one man's "fair and square" may be another man's "cheating". In this particular case, Mike was put in a rather uncomfortable position because in poker parlance he unintentionally provided the "tell" that revealed the fall location to an outside party. How would you feel if you had been invited to assist in the recovery of a new fall under the condition that you not reveal that location to anyone else? Embarrassed? Angry? Could anyone blame you for feeling that way? After all, through no real fault of your own you have broken your promise to Jack. Jack is wise to the ways of the world, and certainly knew that involving anyone else (and in particular someone high-profile) was a calculated risk -- one that for a few weeks has certainly paid off in terms of getting accurate masses, find locations, and in situ photos. More finds than he would have made working alone. I would hope that anyone who finds their way to the fall site (preferably by non-cloak-and-dagger-means) would respect Jack's work as the P.I. on this fall and provide him with all find data. That means masses, coordinates, and in situ images. If you don't have a GPS unit or a digital camera, find someone who does before extracting a find; otherwise you are destroying scientific data. --Rob __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Pitiful excuse for a meteorite hunter Carl Esparza
Micheal and list, I feel Carl did nothing wrong, He found the strewnfield the only way he could, and he found it. I would have to say he did his homework. I see some hypocritical statements, Who is to say it is not a "free strewnfield" ? When somebody finds a meteorite, they can not call dibs on the strewnfield, So if I find a meteorite I can say nobody get to hunt for more until I say it's ok? That sounds crazy to me, thats just not how things are done. Just cuz it fell in AZ it does not make it any different than anyother fall, most falls are in some meteorite hunbters "backyard/state" that does not give them the right to say when somebody gets to hunt it, if they keep the coordinance serete and somebody find the strewnfield, no matter how they find it, it is fair game for them to hunt and give the coordinance out to whom ever they want to. I feel Steve made a good point, no matter how you found his car, you used the location of his car to get som info from him, no matter what you say you were there for, I am pretty sure that you hunted that area eventually. Carl did NOTHING wrong, he found it fair and square, this is nobody's fall, nobody no matter who live near it. IMHO. Best, Joe Kerchner http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Michael Farmer To: cdtuc...@cox.net; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com; impact...@aol.com; meteorh...@aol.com Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 2:13:13 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Pitiful excuse for a meteorite hunter Carl Esparza Steve There are a few differences in these situations. 1. West was a free for all, I merely drove a mile down the road and found 5 or 6 cars and lots of hunters sitting beside the road, not exactly James Bond level work (I know them all) so I stopped. I was not out looking for you. And there were about 50 hunters in the strewnfield at that time, all we were doing was expanding the known area. 2. I was not begging people to give your vehicle information so I could spy on you. 3. This is not a free for all strewnfield yet, and Carl in that email was making offers, that if those he asked gave him my car data, he would make it worth their information. 4. Carl is acting like the searching for my vehicle is meteorite hunting as opposed to taking eyewitness reports, driving all over southern Arizona, taking aziumuths with compasses, and triangulating this fall, which is what Jack did. Homework paid off, he did not stoop to merely looking for the hunters. Steve, I wanted your data on your West stones more for total known weight and number of stones found more than coordinates. I knew where you were the whole time, and respected your location and me or people with me never hunted where you were. There is some respect involved actually. If hunters did their homework and showed up in the strewnfield, that is one thing, but to resort to spying on me, that is pitiful, like I said. I guess I have to watch for cars waiting at my gate from now on. Taking the shortcut is the way of a lazy person. Steve, there are differences in these situations. thanks by the way on your congrats for the stone I found, I sent a reply but with the wrong email so it did not go through. I feel that am IMCA member is acting in a way that is wrong, and Anne seems to agree. Michael Farmer --- On Fri, 7/17/09, meteorh...@aol.com wrote: > From: meteorh...@aol.com > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Pitiful excuse for a meteorite hunter Carl > Esparza > To: cdtuc...@cox.net, meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com, impact...@aol.com, > meteorite...@yahoo.com > Date: Friday, July 17, 2009, 12:52 PM > Carl, Anne and Mike, > > I am a bit bewildered about this as well. > > If Carl had asked what car Farmer drove because he > wanted to slit his car > tires, that would be one thing. But I don't > think that is the case here. > > When I was at West hunting, and finding lots of > rocks, would I ever think > someone was doing something unethical if someone > asked what car I was > driving or where I was parked and hunting? > No. Would I want them to know? Not > always. So sometimes I would hide my car, or > take someone else's to a > hunting spot. > > If someone found my car, would I be mad at them? No. > Would I file an > ethics complaint with the IMCA? No. > > In fact, one afternoon I returned from a field near > where we had pulled a > lot of West stones out, only to see Farmer standing > by my car waiting. > Others around said he was waiting there for over a > half hour to talk with me. > Did he do anything unethical by doing that? I > don't think so. > > Did that make me want to share all my strewnfield > data with Mike even > though he was almost crying on the this list begging > for me to share it? N
Re: [meteorite-list] Apollo 11 Moon Rocks Photo
I am also wondering what that sphere is? is it a marble? maybe used to scale the size? or are those found on our moon? very interesting. Best, Joe Kerchner http://skyrockcafe.com http://illinoismeteorites.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] PA fall media hype
GREAT post Steve. I agree 100%. I have not read the 1999 Smithsonian mag, but I have seen Meteorite Men. I learned a lot from it and it got me wanting to hunt even more than I already do, that can't be a bad thing. I'm sure im not the only one. I am sure you show will help some new finds to undoubtedly be found by people who saw your show. Keep up the good work and I wish you, Geoff and everyone else hunting over there the best of luck on the July 6th fall hunt. Can't wait to see the pics of the new finds I am sure that will be found soon. Best of Luck, Joe Kerchner - Original Message From: "meteorh...@aol.com" To: meteorite...@yahoo.com; meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Friday, July 10, 2009 11:31:05 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] PA fall media hype Hello Michael and all, I am sorry for being so delayed in responding to your post. I have been busy today interviewing with the Fox TV station in York, and the NBC station in Lancaster and some other network (maybe ABC) in Baltimore. Then I had a radio interview with NPR after that. It has been a busy day doing all this media stuff. Back in the day, when your mentor Casper was still haunting the Meteorite List, he tried to get people into online fights all the time. But back then every time I was tempted to reply to him, I was reminded of an old saying: "Don't get in a mud wrestling match with a pig, as you both will get muddy, and the pig will just enjoy it." I know you like nothing better than to get into arguments. And trust me, I am not entering this dialog with you just so you can get your jollies. I figure it is about time to make a response. I have remained quiet for over a year as you just seem to go on and on and on and on and on and on and on ad infinitum. In a way, it is funny. In a way it really is sad. Let me pick a few things to address, from your post: "This is out of control..." Out of control? What makes you think it isn't in control? You are "sickened by these stories..." You? Sickened? By stories? LOL I thought you were born with your condition. You don't hold your cards to your chest? Umm...ok? Offers in papers to pay more and not to sell to greedy dealers on the ground??? Not sure what you mean by that...but ok. The endless media hype is getting old to you? Get used to it, it is about to get kicked up about 7 fold! Literally, 7 fold. I would say "I am sorry," but I'm not. It is called marketing, and it will continue. Every email? Are you referring to my signature of "Steve Arnold of Meteorite Men" at the end of my Meteorite List emails? If so, let me clue you in. If you haven't noticed, there is another person in our community and on this list, who has the same name as I do. I used to sign my name "Steve Arnold #1" then at times I would use "Steve Arnold from Arkansas." Neither of those I was ever really comfortable in using, but I felt it was very necessary to distinguish me from the Steve Arnold in Chicago. Both, people on the List, and those off the List that stumble onto posts such as this one, maybe via Google, might get confused at times. Now that I am more known because of the Meteorite Men show I have figured that I would rather start using the name from which I am now more known. It is not a matter of "promoting the show" but more to identify me. I would say "I am sorry that you are offended," but I'm not. Every Ebay auction? Are you referring to my ebay auctions where I mention who I am and how I am known to the general public? In this day of questionable sellers on ebay, I list something that distinguishes me. By the way, is this criticism coming from the same man that for at least 7 or 8 or 9 or 10 years ceaselessly mentioned in each and every one of his Ebay auctions: "See me in the 1999 Smithsonian Magazine"??? ROTFLMAO My prime time show first aired ONLY 60 days ago, and will air 4 more times in this next week. And you are already tired of my Ebay listings mention it? LOL Besides, what on Earth is wrong with saying "Yes, I am that guy on the TV show!"??? If you don't like it Mike, don't read "EVERY" one of my Ebay listings. No one makes you read each and every one I put up. Chill out dude, really it is ok. How long must you endure this "hype?" Well, again, my suggestion is to get used to the marketing, it will continue. I would say "I am sorry," but you guessed it, I'm not. "Just get out there an work" you say? Umm, as if I am not working now? Or are you saying that listing things on Ebay is "not working"? LOL This is too funny. My fame is not even worth $1.00? And may I ask what you base that c
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite index with photos
Unfortunately not, I took the pics at the field museum. I have added more meteorites and will be adding more often. Best, Joe K - Original Message From: Rob Wesel To: Joe Kerchner Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 11:17:59 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite index with photos Ochansk, Marjalahti and Parnallee...are they yours? Rob Wesel www.nakhladogmeteorites.com www.facebook.com/nakhladog -- We are the music makers... and we are the dreamers of the dreams. Willy Wonka, 1971 - Original Message - From: "Joe Kerchner" To: "meteorite list" Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 3:56 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite index with photos > > Hello listees, > I made a meteorite index on the SkyRock Cafe. It list meteorites with a > pics and usually a little info on when, where, it fell/was found and the > class of it along with a pic or two. I hope everyone enjoys it and maybe > could add a meteorite or two that have not yet been added. >It is a new area on the SkyRock Cafe so there are not too many yet, but > there are some nice ones with some cool pics. > > http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?catselect=meteorite_classes > > Best Wishes, > Joe Kerchner > > > > > > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Stinky Meteorite
Eric, Does the matrix look normal or could it be a carb chondrite? I have heard of some CC's that have unusual smells. could you post a link to a photo? Thanks, Joe Kerchner http://skyrockcafe.com - Original Message From: Meteorites USA To: "meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com" Sent: Saturday, June 20, 2009 6:49:31 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Stinky Meteorite Hi List, Don't laugh! This is weird... While slicing some unclassified chondrite meteorites I noticed one meteorite that was particularly odoriferous. I don't really want to say "what" this piece smells like as I don't know if it's appropriate list content. Let's just say that dogs lift their leg to fire hydrants, and maybe, sometime in the past, this stone just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The smell was super intense while cutting. At first I didn't know where it was coming from, then when I finished the cut, I actually smelled the stone to see if that's where the odor was originating. Sure enough! Yuck! I've cleaned the stone throughly. No amount of cleaning will remove the smell. It's definitely coming from within the meteorite itself. Has anyone else had any of their NWA stone meteorites that smell really bad? -- Regards, Eric Wichman Meteorites USA http://www.meteoritesusa.com 904-236-5394 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Meteorite index with photos
Hello listees, I made a meteorite index on the SkyRock Cafe. It list meteorites with a pics and usually a little info on when, where, it fell/was found and the class of it along with a pic or two. I hope everyone enjoys it and maybe could add a meteorite or two that have not yet been added. It is a new area on the SkyRock Cafe so there are not too many yet, but there are some nice ones with some cool pics. http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?catselect=meteorite_classes Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite
I tried the allertest on a few known chondrites and they did not show positive, maybe the allertest I have is bunk. I tried it on a few H chondrites and it not once tested positive. I have had it for a long time, maybe it is too old, I'm not sure, but it didnt work. I'll have to order some more and try it again.. Best, Joe K - Original Message From: "cdtuc...@cox.net" To: Joe Kerchner Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 10:17:19 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite Joe, If you read about allertest on Randy's site you will see that it is a very sensitive test and will detect even trace amounts of nickel. I have had the same results. Fe Ni will test positive evey time. Having said that , there is magnetite on Mars right? Good luck. Carl Joe Kerchner wrote: > > I'm quite sure it is not magnetite, I am almost positive it is Fe Ni, It > tested pos with allertest, but not always, It has tested pos a couple times > and nothing sometimes on the same sample, but now Im out of allertest so I > can not confirm it forsure. Al Metterling is running a few tests on it and > sending a couple sample to a friend of his for further testing. > Thanks, > Joe K > > > > - Original Message > From: "cdtuc...@cox.net" > To: Joe Kerchner > Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 10:54:56 PM > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite > > Joe, I use a mineral microscope and a straight pin and I press the pin into > the metal. If it is metal it may be malleable. If it is magnetite it is > brittle and will not easily scratch. This is just a feel good test but if it > is malleable that is a good sign. I hope it is. I am very excited for you. > This kind of thing inspires all of us. Carl > > Joe Kerchner wrote: > > > > The metal reflects just like in chondrites. I just have trouble getting it > > to reflect and show the matrix at the same time so I manipulate the light > > so that I can get pictures of the metal and pics of the matris/inclusions. > > Thanks, > > Joe K > > > > > > > > - Original Message > > From: "cdtuc...@cox.net" > > To: Joe Kerchner > > Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:00:05 PM > > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite > > > > Joe, I Hope they are meteorites but it looks like the metal is shiny when > > rock is held in a certain position but then when turned the reflection > > disappears. That is a tell for magnetite not metal. Normally metal reflects > > light at multiple angles. I hope it is metal. good luck. Carl > > > > Joe Kerchner wrote: > > > > > > Listees, > > > Hello all, I found 23 of these stones, I think might be meteorites. I > > > was wondering if anyone have seen any known > > > meteorites that resemble these stones. They has quite a bit of metal in > > > them > > > and lots of inclusions. I have looked at many meteorite images looking > > > for a match and have not found one that matches it 100%. I have found > > > just over 1.9kg of it total. I sent a few sample to Al Mitterling and > > > he said it looks like a good candidate, but needs more testing. I was > > > just wondering what you all think of them. When I hear back from him I > > > will let everyone here know if it is or it is just a wrong. > > > I have been searching/hunting for over 3 years and these are the best > > > finds I have made to date, keeping my fingers crossed, but not counting > > > on it, I know how hard it is to make a cold find, especially here in > > > Northern Illinois.. > > > > > > Here is a link to see some of them sliced and polished: > > > > > > http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1243030765/18#18 > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Joe Kerchner > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __ > > > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > > > Meteorite-list mailing list > > > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > > > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite
yes, it sticks really strongly to a magnet. Best, Joe K - Original Message From: Mr EMan To: Joe Kerchner Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 2:35:22 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite Does it pass the magnet test? Elton --- On Tue, 6/16/09, Joe Kerchner wrote: > From: Joe Kerchner > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite > To: cdtuc...@cox.net > Cc: "meteorite list" > Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 11:45 PM > > The metal reflects just like in chondrites. I just have > trouble getting it to reflect and show the matrix at the > same time so I manipulate the light so that I can get > pictures of the metal and pics of the matris/inclusions. > Thanks, > Joe K > > > > - Original Message > From: "cdtuc...@cox.net" > > To: Joe Kerchner > Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:00:05 PM > Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois > meteorite > > Joe, I Hope they are meteorites but it looks like the metal > is shiny when rock is held in a certain position but then > when turned the reflection disappears. That is a tell for > magnetite not metal. Normally metal reflects light at > multiple angles. I hope it is metal. good luck. Carl > > Joe Kerchner > wrote: > > > > Listees, > > Hello all, I found 23 of these > stones, I think might be meteorites. I was wondering if > anyone have seen any known > > meteorites that resemble these stones. They has quite > a bit of metal in them > > and lots of inclusions. I have looked at many > meteorite images looking > > for a match and have not found one that matches it > 100%. I have found > > just over 1.9kg of it total. I sent a few sample to Al > Mitterling and > > he said it looks like a good candidate, but needs more > testing. I was > > just wondering what you all think of them. When I hear > back from him I will let everyone here know if it is or it > is just a wrong. > > I have been searching/hunting > for over 3 years and these are the best finds I have made to > date, keeping my fingers crossed, but not counting on it, I > know how hard it is to make a cold find, especially here in > Northern Illinois.. > > > > Here is a link to see some of them sliced and > polished: > > > > http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1243030765/18#18 > > > > Thanks, > > Joe Kerchner > > > > > > > > > > __ > > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > > Meteorite-list mailing list > > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > > > > > > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite
The metal reflects just like in chondrites. I just have trouble getting it to reflect and show the matrix at the same time so I manipulate the light so that I can get pictures of the metal and pics of the matris/inclusions. Thanks, Joe K - Original Message From: "cdtuc...@cox.net" To: Joe Kerchner Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 9:00:05 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite Joe, I Hope they are meteorites but it looks like the metal is shiny when rock is held in a certain position but then when turned the reflection disappears. That is a tell for magnetite not metal. Normally metal reflects light at multiple angles. I hope it is metal. good luck. Carl Joe Kerchner wrote: > > Listees, > Hello all, I found 23 of these stones, I think might be meteorites. I was > wondering if anyone have seen any known > meteorites that resemble these stones. They has quite a bit of metal in them > and lots of inclusions. I have looked at many meteorite images looking > for a match and have not found one that matches it 100%. I have found > just over 1.9kg of it total. I sent a few sample to Al Mitterling and > he said it looks like a good candidate, but needs more testing. I was > just wondering what you all think of them. When I hear back from him I will > let everyone here know if it is or it is just a wrong. > I have been searching/hunting for over 3 years and these are the best > finds I have made to date, keeping my fingers crossed, but not counting on > it, I know how hard it is to make a cold find, especially here in Northern > Illinois.. > > Here is a link to see some of them sliced and polished: > > http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1243030765/18#18 > > Thanks, > Joe Kerchner > > > > > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Possible new Illinois meteorite
Listees, Hello all, I found 23 of these stones, I think might be meteorites. I was wondering if anyone have seen any known meteorites that resemble these stones. They has quite a bit of metal in them and lots of inclusions. I have looked at many meteorite images looking for a match and have not found one that matches it 100%. I have found just over 1.9kg of it total. I sent a few sample to Al Mitterling and he said it looks like a good candidate, but needs more testing. I was just wondering what you all think of them. When I hear back from him I will let everyone here know if it is or it is just a wrong. I have been searching/hunting for over 3 years and these are the best finds I have made to date, keeping my fingers crossed, but not counting on it, I know how hard it is to make a cold find, especially here in Northern Illinois.. Here is a link to see some of them sliced and polished: http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1243030765/18#18 Thanks, Joe Kerchner __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] unsubscribe me please
Please unsubscribe me from the met list. I am going to set it up through a different/dedicated email address. Thanks, Joe Kerchner __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Non-paying List Members
Thomas, I think that you should out them so others do not get ripped off by a non-payer. it will help most of us in the future. Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 12:46 PM, Thomas Webb wrote: > > Dear List, > There are other supposedly reputable list members who will not pay their > debts. I have had first hand experience with two of them. > My best, > Thomas > > > > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] The New SkyRock Cafe
Hello Listees, I just wanted to give everyone a heads up than the SkyRock Cafe has a new url. We have upgrade the SkyRock and in doing so the url has been changed, sorry for any inconveniences. This is also an open invitation to all met listees to join us at the SkyRock Cafe, we have lots of meteorite related info and tons of meteorite pics. http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl Thanks, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://illinoismeteorites.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] freebies...A Chicago thing
HaHaHa, NOT Funny!! I have not stopped crying since the second inning of last nights game. Joe K On Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 12:59 AM, Frank Cressy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Steve, > > I finally understand all your give-aways after watching the last two > Dodgers/Cubs games. It's just a Chicago thing ;-) > > Dodgers in three! > > Cheers, > > Frank > > > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Fireball ???
Sonny, I for sure is worth a look, the worst that could happen is that you find nothing and get tired of walking around hunting. The best is that you find a new meteorite and make a little money and get a great new stone or two for your collection, just keep us updated on the hunt results. I want to wish you the best luck hunting, hope to see some photos of your new finds, you can post them on the SkyRock Cafe for us all to drool over. Best, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com On Fri, Apr 4, 2008 at 10:14 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi All, > > I received a phone call today about a possible fireball. Two ranch hands > were riding back while herding cattle when they both saw what appeared to be > a red fireball with a silver tail hit into the side of a mountain not far > from their location. They also saw a large dust cloud that appeared after > impact. They were not able to ride to the area until the next day due to the > time of night and location on the hillside.The following day they went to > the area but were unable to find anything. I have been told that most > meteorites burnout before entering the atmosphere. What are the chances of > this being a meteorite ,or more likely be space junk? Would it be worth the > time to investigate? I will have more information tomorrow due to the phone > service in the area. > > > Sonny > > www.nevadameteorites.com > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Chat tonite
Hello everyone. I am sorry about the short notice. But we are going to have a meteorite chat session at the skyrock cafe meteorite talk chat room. Here is a link to the chat room. http://illinoismeteorites.com/meteoritetalk/chat/ Again I am sorry about the short notice, but I was just informed about it myself. Hope to see(talk to) you all there. We are going to meet there at 9pm central time. that is about 1 hour from now. Best, Joe Kerchner __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Stamps
Here is another link: http://illinoismeteorites.com/315SkyRockStore.htm This link has more than just the stamps. Best, Joe K On Fri, Mar 14, 2008 at 10:38 AM, Carl Esparza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, For some reason the link you gave does not work for me. Is there > another link to see stamps. Thanks Carl > > Carl Esparza > meteoritemax > imca 5829 > > > > Joe Kerchner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hello everyone, > I just wanted to let everyone know that I am selling customized > USPS meteorite stamps. These will only be offered for a limited time, > each one will be removed after so many have been sold or after so long > being offered. I will be adding new ones to the collection as wellas > removing some. These are collectible, but are also authentic USPS > postage and can be used to mail packages. These ones are all $.41 cent > stamps, but are available in .58 2oz/1oz. odd, $.75 for 3oz., $.92 for > 3.5oz. and $1.31 for 4oz. And even $4.60 priority mail. > The reason that they cost just a little more than the postage alone > is because they are a little larger than normal stamps and because > they are customized. Most of the images are photos that I personally > took of the Field Museum meteorite collection. I will be adding more > stamps with images from the FM collection, I will also be adding some > from my collection and others that people have sent me and requested > on a stamp, if you are interested in getting an having one made with > an image that you took, you can contact me off-list > > I hope that these are successful. I am going to buy one of each > to collect and also one of each to use when I send off meteorites. > > Here is a link to the meteorite stamp page. > [url]http://illinoismeteorites.com/313_meteorite_stamps_4sale.htm[/url] > > Best, > Joe Kerchner > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > > > > > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it > now. __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Stamps
> > > On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 7:47 PM, Joe Kerchner > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I will correct the Estherville stamp. > > I am glad that people like these. The only thing that sux for me is > > that each one sold I get less than a buck, but if enough sell I might > > make it worth all the time I put into it. I think just having each in > > my collection may be worth it. > > Thanks, > > Joe Kerchner > > http://illinoismeteorites.com > > http://skyrockcafe.com > > > > > > > > On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 6:55 PM, Moni Waiblinger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > > > > oops, sorry, just looked at the site again. > > > each stamp comes in a book of 20. > > > guess then I need to choose first. > > > Thanks, Moni > > > > > > > > > > Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 17:43:54 -0500 > > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > > > > Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Stamps > > > > > > > > > > > Hello everyone, > > > > I just wanted to let everyone know that I am selling customized > > > > USPS meteorite stamps. These will only be offered for a limited time, > > > > each one will be removed after so many have been sold or after so long > > > > being offered. I will be adding new ones to the collection as wellas > > > > removing some. These are collectible, but are also authentic USPS > > > > postage and can be used to mail packages. These ones are all $.41 cent > > > > stamps, but are available in .58 2oz/1oz. odd, $.75 for 3oz., $.92 for > > > > 3.5oz. and $1.31 for 4oz. And even $4.60 priority mail. > > > > The reason that they cost just a little more than the postage alone > > > > is because they are a little larger than normal stamps and because > > > > they are customized. Most of the images are photos that I personally > > > > took of the Field Museum meteorite collection. I will be adding more > > > > stamps with images from the FM collection, I will also be adding some > > > > from my collection and others that people have sent me and requested > > > > on a stamp, if you are interested in getting an having one made with > > > > an image that you took, you can contact me off-list > > > > > > > > I hope that these are successful. I am going to buy one of each > > > > to collect and also one of each to use when I send off meteorites. > > > > > > > > Here is a link to the meteorite stamp page. > > > > > [url]http://illinoismeteorites.com/313_meteorite_stamps_4sale.htm[/url] > > > > > > > > Best, > > > > Joe Kerchner > > > > __ > > > > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > > > > Meteorite-list mailing list > > > > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > > > > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > > > > > > > > > Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we > > > give. Learn more. > > > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Meteorite Stamps
Hello everyone, I just wanted to let everyone know that I am selling customized USPS meteorite stamps. These will only be offered for a limited time, each one will be removed after so many have been sold or after so long being offered. I will be adding new ones to the collection as wellas removing some. These are collectible, but are also authentic USPS postage and can be used to mail packages. These ones are all $.41 cent stamps, but are available in .58 2oz/1oz. odd, $.75 for 3oz., $.92 for 3.5oz. and $1.31 for 4oz. And even $4.60 priority mail. The reason that they cost just a little more than the postage alone is because they are a little larger than normal stamps and because they are customized. Most of the images are photos that I personally took of the Field Museum meteorite collection. I will be adding more stamps with images from the FM collection, I will also be adding some from my collection and others that people have sent me and requested on a stamp, if you are interested in getting an having one made with an image that you took, you can contact me off-list I hope that these are successful. I am going to buy one of each to collect and also one of each to use when I send off meteorites. Here is a link to the meteorite stamp page. [url]http://illinoismeteorites.com/313_meteorite_stamps_4sale.htm[/url] Best, Joe Kerchner __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] AD: Skyrock/Meteorite related Items now available
Hello everyone, I was just taking the time to let everyone here at the list know that I have just designed many different SkyRock Cafe and Meteorite Related items and have listed them all for sale, I only get a small percentage of the total cost. There are Sweatshirts, Hooded Sweatshirts, Coffee Mugs, Beer Steins, Mouse Pads, Fridge Magnets, Key chains, Ties, Bumper stickers, and more. I will be list new thing every so often. So if you are interested or if you do not see anything that you like at the moment you should check back shortly and you might find what you are looking for. I hope that I have something here for everyone, I tried to make something that everyone could use. Here is a link to my "Store". http://zazzle.com/kerchner420 Best, Joe Kerchner http://illnioismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] the beauty of unclassed meteorites
Steve, Any pics? post a photo at the skyrock, we all would like to see it, there will be many envous members who buy kilos every other week and have never got an iron. . Best, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com > On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 6:09 PM, steve arnold > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Good evening list.I just purchased a kilo of > > unclassified meteorites and I never would believe what > > I would find.I found a little 2 gram iron meteorite > > amongest all the stoneys in there.You just never know > > what you find.It is a little round individual that > > looks like it has been untouched by the elements.This > > one is a keeper in my collection.You just never know. > > > > Steve R.Arnold,chicago,Ill,Usa!! > >The Asteroid Belt! > > http://chicagometeorites.net/ > > Collecting Meteorites since 06/19/1999 > > Ebay I.D. Illinoismeteorites > > > > > > > > > > > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. > > http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs > > __ > > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > > Meteorite-list mailing list > > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > > > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Contest for Carancas meteorites and more!!
I want to announce the start of the contest for a piece of the Carancas meteorite, and also may artifacts related to fall. I hope everyone can enter and everyone has a good chance of winning. There will be a 1st 2nd and 3rd prizes. They will be judged in the order they are received. here is a link to the contest: http://illinoismeteorites.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1204682221/22 Best of luck to all, Joe Kerchner To the great folks at SkyRock, I am happy to announce the start of the contest. INTRODUCTION: This is a meteoritic treasure hunt to help SkyRock grow to be one of the best forums on the Internet and to contribute in my own small way to the hobby of meteoritics. The contest is open to all and will be announced in a couple of other small forums. For obvious reasons, I must exclude full-time professional meteorite dealers. The real prize will be an expanded appreciation for the science of meteoritics along with the accumulated knowledge. You can do the contest at your leisure and shouldn't take a great deal of time. PRIZES: Carancas meteorites, crater floor and ejecta material, hammer material (roof section w/ impact eject) and assorted miscellaneous items. Some of the items are not available anywhere elseand should, in time, increase significantly in value. Great investment potential. I have already donated almost ½ of my entire Carancas collection to various institutions and individuals. My wife and picked out three beautiful stones for this contest and cringes everytime I make a donation. Smiley All are beautiful, fresh and loaded with fusion crust! Roll Eyes 1st prize – 3 gm + (1.7 gm that you might want to sell or trade) 2nd prize – 3 gm. 3rd prize – 1.7 gm. Prizes will be awarded to the highest scores and announced after the contest end. Only one submission please. Scoring is based on accuracy and completeness of answers. Clue #1 - Most of the answers can be found in Skyrock, Nuggetshooter, LPI, Wikipedia, Google Earth, and the Meteoritical Society website. A couple of questions might involve a Google web search. Clue #2 – You can find pics of the misc. crater material if you have a sense of HUMOR. FIRST QUESTION SET: What is the newest, freshest crater on earth? Why are scientists saying this crater should have never happened? What did they call it? What is the largest witnessed stone fall? What is the second? What is the altitude of the record-breaking Carancas fall? What is the size of the Carancas Crater? Water depth? Where on Skyrock can you find a colorized drawing of the Carancas cráter? Where on Skyrock can you find the eyewitness account to the Carancas fireball? What was his name? How did he describe the sounds of the fireball? Since the fireball was traveling at 50x the speed of sound, how is this possible? Where can you find current scientific reports on the Carancas event? What two South American institutions can you find Carancas reports? Hint * Planetarium What is the color of the door on the Carancas impact house? How many animals were killed by the impact? Approx how much ejecta hit the Carancas house? *hint photo in Skyrock All of the remaining contest questions to be posted soon! __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] the meteorite cafe
Dave, I hope we can put this behind us, I was having a very bad day that day. I went a little overboard in my reply, I overreacted a bit, I apalogize. I hope you will give the SkyRock a look, I apalogizedn ow lets put it behind us. Best, Joe Kerchner On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 5:10 PM, Dave Gheesling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Steve and All, > Thanks for the kind words. It was quite a pleasure meeting you in Tucson as > well, Steve. Amazing, but this is precisely the kind of response I was > looking for from your friend, Joe. It's wonderful when anyone tries to make > a new contribution to this field, but his last effort was rather > unimpressive to say the least. Best wishes to you and the rest of the > members of that forum, and I'm glad that you're getting some great things > out of it. Good luck with it going forward, and best wishes until we meet > again... > Take care, > Dave > > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of steve > arnold > Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 7:22 AM > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Subject: [meteorite-list] the meteorite cafe > > Good morning list.I think it is a good thing what Joe > has done.He has differently brought out more of the > Illinois meteorite collectors.I am a member and I post > at least 2 or 3 times a week.But like lasse said,down > there you feel like you are part of a close knit > family.In alot of the posts there I have seen > excitement,zeal,passion,etc.To me I see myself down > there.I love these rocks.I know sometimes my passion > gets a little over board,but most people on this list > see it.But on the cafe I am still a newbie.I seem to > only post when I see something I want to post > about.Joe has done a great thing.Also I met Dave g. in > Tucson.What a great guy.Always respectful,saying > hello,just being nice to me.And we crossed paths > alot.Joe's forum is the last place I would expect to > see any negativity.I really recommend that more > members of this list give Joe's forum a try.It has it > all.Nice people.Great threads!Lots of nice pics.And > most of all,just an aura of niceness.Extreme passion!I > will try a spend more time there.I hope to add a > little expertise to that forum.Joe you have done a > good job.Keep it up. > > Steve R.Arnold,chicago,Ill,Usa!! >The Asteroid Belt! > http://chicagometeorites.net/ > Collecting Meteorites since 06/19/1999 > Ebay I.D. Illinoismeteorites > > > > > > > Looking for last minute shopping deals? > Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. > http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Fwd: The SkyRock Cafe
On Wed, Feb 20, 2008 at 5:40 PM, Darryl Pitt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > candidly, the fellow clearly has significant psychological/emotional > issues. thought the worst and framed it respectfully---despite his > having been vile. he will not change,dave; he's fully baked---just > don't engage with him again. best/d Darryl, Dave List, By me defending my forum and over reacting to a negative comment. You(Mr. Pitt) come to the conclusion that I have significant psychological/emotional issues?I was not aware that Dave's message was private, I thought it was post for the entire list to read, which is the same reason I posted it to the list. I really am not a person who agues with people all the time or a spaz. I do not understand how, by my message alone That I am unstable and am in need of psychological help. When I wrote that reply. I was in a terrible mood, I was having w very bad day, I was not in my normal frame of mind. I am person who tries to avoid conflict. I really do not know how this got soo blown out of proportion. How can you say I will not change? I do not understand how this got soo out of hand. I merely spoke my mind about a person who was belittling the SkyRock Cafe which I have put much time and money into, so that all meteorite collectors and hunters will have a place to share photos and stories, also to get a question answered. I analogize to Dave for over reacting and calling him names, but I do not understand how Darryl Pitt hats the right to say I have significant psychological/emotional issues. That bothers me. How can they think I have problem, simply because I was defending My forum, I never said anything about Mr. Pitt and he attacks me. I do not know what that proves, but it does show his true colors. I want no problems and I hope that this does not keep people away from the SkyRock Cafe, it is a great place no matter what goes on here, there is not arguing, no egos, not beef between members. So I hope that everyone can put this behind them and check out the SkyRock at give us a chance, if you do not like it you do not ever have to go there ever again, but You should just give us a quick look over, I think you will find it to be a friendly and full of information and people ready to help you with all of you questions. Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://skyrockcafe.com http://illinoismeteorites.com/yabb/YaBB.pl __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] The SkyRock Cafe
Dave, I am (The SkyRock Cafe is) offering other topics of interest, Also a forum to ID stones found while hunting, you can show of hunting finds rites or wrongs, you can ask questions with out being belittled by people like you. A few members started out on my site and have now found authentic meteorites, one in Brazil and one in Australia. and a few in Az. What do you offer? beside talking shit? Many people compliment me about the SkyRock Cafe, it is only about once every 6 months I have a jack ass like you trying to bring it down. Why would you even ask me a question like that? We have many active members, some who are there everyday, many more are there a few times a week. So if you do not want to join than just stay away, we will not miss you, One thing that is not aloud on the forum that always goes on here on the list are people like you who say things which are meant to disrespect another meteorite collector/hunter, we have a laid back atmosphere where you do not need to worry about being disrespected by jerks like you, that is what the SkyRock Cafe offers that the list does not. Best, Joe Kerchner The SkyRock Cafe Admin On Feb 16, 2008 12:39 PM, Dave Gheesling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, Joe, > What are you doing unique or otherwise different than the met list with your > forum? > Dave > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joe > Kerchner > Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 7:33 PM > To: Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > > Subject: [meteorite-list] The SkyRock Cafe > > Hello Listees, > I just wanted to take a second to invite everyone to join us at > The SkyRock Cafe meteorite Forum. If it has been a while since you > have visited us, you might want to take the time to take re-visit us. > We now have over 120 active members. We have been around since > September 2006 and are not going anywhere anytime soon. We have had a > spike in traffic in the past couple months, we currently get over 225 > visits on an average day. > > http://illinoismeteorites.com/yabb/YaBB.pl > > Best Wishes, > Joe Kerchner > http://illinoismeteorites.com > > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] The SkyRock Cafe
Hello Listees, I just wanted to take a second to invite everyone to join us at The SkyRock Cafe meteorite Forum. If it has been a while since you have visited us, you might want to take the time to take re-visit us. We now have over 120 active members. We have been around since September 2006 and are not going anywhere anytime soon. We have had a spike in traffic in the past couple months, we currently get over 225 visits on an average day. http://illinoismeteorites.com/yabb/YaBB.pl Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] Strange meteorites
Chris and list, Here is a thread about a meteorite with the image of Elvis on it, http://illinoismeteorites.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1197773124/0 I just listed it on E-Bay the other day. I think it is a real coincidence that you post the on the list today, after I just listed one of the exact things in you post. I have a meteorite with the image of Elvis on it. I also have one with an image of a womans head. It is in fact the other half of the Elvis meteorite. The only to face that I have ever seen very clearly in a meteorite and I get two from the same stone. These faces are very obvious, at least to me and the people that I have shown it to. Here is a link to the E-bay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=230204129581&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=013 Good Luck! and I hope that you add this to your collection, it is after all what you asked for in you message. Best Wishes, Joe Kerchner My main meteorite site: http://illinoismeteorites.com The SkyRock Cafe meteorite forum: http://illinoismeteorites.com/yabb/YaBB.pl On Dec 18, 2007 5:25 AM, chris aubeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi list, > > As some of you know, I am always looking for stories of strange > meteorites for my folklore archive. > > These can be old or new tales, fragmentary or anecdotic or full > reports. Meteorites bearing inscriptions, faces (yes, I noted the > Jesus and Elvis appearances), containing artifacts, weird colours, > etc. I collect real claims, or literary ones. I am also looking for > very silly meteowrongs (not mere amorphous stones). > > Anything you come across would be appreciated... > > Many thanks, and merry Xmas! > > Chris > __ > http://www.meteoritecentral.com > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
[meteorite-list] Fwd: Randall Gregory strikes again!
-- Forwarded message -- From: Joe Kerchner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Nov 9, 2007 11:12 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Randall Gregory strikes again! To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello listees, Here is a really interesting post at The SkyRock Cafe from Mr. Randall Greggory, he calls Mr. farmer a phony and accuses farmer of falsely calling himself a Dr. If I remember correctly he was the fake Dr. on the list. This is a very lengthy post from Randall, it goes into great detail of his version of the entire Carancas story from fall up til today. http://illinoismeteorites.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1193152271 Best wishes, Joe Kerchner http://illinoismeteorites.com http://illinoismeteorites.com/yabb/YaBB.pl On Nov 7, 2007 3:54 PM, Darren Garrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://media.wildcat.arizona.edu/media/storage/paper997/news/2007/11/06/Extra/Police.Beat-3080688.shtml > > Police were dispatched to the Kuiper Space Sciences building, 1629 E. > University > Blvd., after a woman reported having a suspicious e-mail sent to her by > someone > she knew Oct. 30. > > The woman told an officer that she had previous contact with the man and had > been advised to e-mail him telling him that she did not want to be in contact > anymore. The man replied with an e-mail that said, "I curse you as Christ > cursed > the tree that bore no fruit," according to reports. > > A detective spoke with the man on the phone and informed him that if he made > any > more contact with the woman, he would be committing harassment. The man said > he > understood but that he believed the UA had stolen $2.5 million worth of > meteorites from him, and that is why he e-mailed the woman. > __ > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
Re: [meteorite-list] CR2-largest found?
Sounds like you found a big one? Care to share? Any photos? Am I just loony to suggest that you found the big one? Best, Joe K http://illinoismeteorites.com On Nov 9, 2007 8:18 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > List > I would like to know the mass of the single largest piece of a CR ever found > and documented. > Thanks, > Matt Morgan > -- > Matt Morgan > Mile High Meteorites > http://www.mhmeteorites.com > P.O. Box 151293 > Lakewood, CO 80215 USA > __ > Meteorite-list mailing list > Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list > __ Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
