Re: [meteorite-list] NP Article, 05-1883 Alfianello Fall Article?

Hello all Yes is Alfianello.Brescia no Bresia Regards Matteo --- MARK BOSTICK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Title: The Stevens Point Journal > City: Stevens Point, Wi > Date: Saturday, May 26, 1883 > Page: 2 > > An Aerolite > The Rome correspondent of the St. James Gazette > says th

Re: [meteorite-list] Tatahouine - Pronounciation & MOH Hardness?

I had always mentally pronounced it like the Star Wars planet "Tatooine", with an extra "ta" in the appropriate spot. Hmmm... wonder if George L. knew about this fall? :-) Tracy Latimer From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Tatahouine

Re: [meteorite-list] Tatahouine - Pronounciation & MOH Hardness?

In a message dated 3/3/2003 12:31:24 AM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is by no accident that Luke Skywalker lives on Tatahouine. Lucas borrowed the name from that town because they shot the Tatahouine scenes near there. So, I would suspect that the pronounciation in the mov

Re: [meteorite-list] $1 Million Meteorite (Humor Alert)

Bernrd wrote; Oh yeah, and it all started ... it all started well, if interested in how it all started, pleaseopen your METEORITE magazine, Feb 2003,Vol. 9, Nr.1, on page 35. There you'll findthe details of this drama I do not have any meteorite magazines. Where can I get one?   Thanks,

Re: [meteorite-list] $1 Million Meteorite (Humor Alert)

In a message dated 3/3/2003 3:12:15 PM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Tom aka James Knudson wrote: > I always feel like we are all dealing drugs! > You call your favorite dealer and ask for a > kilo of his best rock!  : ) Oh yeah, and it all started ... it all started ... wel

[meteorite-list] NP Article, 08-1882 Meteorite Fall into Muskegon Lake

Paper: Fort Wayne Daily Gazette City: Fort Wayne, Indiana Date: Thursday, August 03, 1882 Page: 3 Fall of a Meteor at Red-Heat Upon the Bosom of Muskegon Lake Vessels arriving in Chicago yesterday report a most remarkable occurrence at Muskegon on Friday night. At midnight there was an awfu

[meteorite-list] NP Article, 11-1867 Lecture on Meteors and Meteorites

Paper: The Edinburgh Evening Courant City: Edinburgh, Midlothian (United Kingdom) Date: Wednesday, November 13, 1867 Page: 4 MR A. S. HERSCHEL ON METEORS. - Last night, Mr A. S. Herschel delivered the first of two lectures in commection with the Philosophical Institution on "Meteors and Meteo

[meteorite-list] NP Article, 05-1883 Alfianello Fall Article?

Title: The Stevens Point Journal City: Stevens Point, Wi Date: Saturday, May 26, 1883 Page: 2 An Aerolite The Rome correspondent of the St. James Gazette says that on the 16th of February some peasants working in a field near Breseia were startled by hearing a loud report like thunder. Looki

[meteorite-list] NP Article, 06-1886 An Aerolite Liar

Paper: The Landmark City: Statesville, North Carolina Date: Thursday, June 24, 1886 Page: 1 An Aerolite Liar Correspondence of The Landmark. This statement appeared in a Washington, Pa., dispatch of May 27: "After months of search Professor Jonathan Emerick, of William and Mary College, ha

Re: [meteorite-list] $1 Million Meteorite (Humor Alert)

LOL we were in Tucson at the IHOP one night talking about kilos of some meteorite..Gibeon I think There was a cop listening Mark was grinning. As well as Jason. I think they loved jerking the chain. Rosie Rosie - Original Message - From: "Bernd Pauli HD" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Tom a

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Was Rock -Picking ...Kilos and grams and The DEAI

I have a good one to post with that. During the Portales fall, Devin Schrader and I met two guys at a Luvs Truck Stop in Demming New Mexico. I bought several Porales specimens from them and paid them $5000.00 cash, counting it out in the resteraunt table. After I was done I noticed about 30 peopl

[meteorite-list] Re: Was Rock -Picking ...Kilos and grams and The DEAI

Matt Morgan wrote: I love the analogy Michael...and we do often talk in grams and kilos. LOL!!! matt m Yeah Right! With the new Email searching programs the FBI/DEA uses, what do you bet we'll have this list infiltrated by the DEA? Kilos, grams, baggies, scales, midnight flights to Africa

[meteorite-list] Thuathe questions

Here are answers to some of the questions posed. The people there speak an interesting form of English, and Sotho. Many spoke English but it was hard to understand. They were all very nice though. The reason the Hupe's stones looked more rusted is this, the scientist, David Ambrose told E

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites Expeditions n Magnetic Destruction

Thats kinda a hard view point, cuz it test us between 2 things. Destroying a meteorite for science or obtaining more items to our collections. Of course I dont want to harm any meteorites for science, even though they are only for collection. But one collector never knows when will the meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] Thuathe

Hi Mike and all, You sure these stones weren't salted by nomads sneaking in from the north?NOT! Seriously, great write-up and photos; really adds to the story. Appreciate you taking the time to add that part to your site for all of us to enjoy. Oh yeah, great looking meteorites too. But c

Re: [meteorite-list] Thuathe

Mike, The pictures are great. The country and people are beautiful. The scary thing is you could have died! The adventure ends with everyone happy. (The stones are definitely fusion crusted!) Question: How did you know this was a friendly African country. (Several are not) How did you overcome t

[meteorite-list] Will not be able to respond to emails

Dear List Members,   I have been checking my emails only a couple of times a week because I have had to temporarily relocate to another city because of a family emergency.  If any of you have been trying to get through to me or my brother Greg, I am sorry that we have not been able to respond

Re: [meteorite-list] Thuathe

Or try this one directly to the trip report: http://www.meteoriteguy.com/thuathehunt.htm Best Wishes. Jim Strope 421 Fourth Street Glen Dale, WV 26038 Catch a Falling Star Meteorites http://www.catchafallingstar.com - Original Message - From: "Bernd Pauli HD" <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [meteorite-list] Thuathe

Mike, Eric and the Hupes... Bottoms up to a job well done! Looking forward to getting my stones from Mike! Matt Morgan Michael Farmer wrote: Hi again, I am almost sold out of this meteorite. There are a couple pieces still listed, but other than that I only have a few fragments left. Everyone s

[meteorite-list] Thuathe

Michael Farmer wrote: > Hi again, I am almost sold out of this meteorite. There are a couple > pieces still listed, but other than that I only have a few fragments > left. Everyone should check out Eric Olson's specimens.Mike FarmerBy > the way, what does everyone think about my story and photos?

[meteorite-list] Thuathe

Hi again, I am almost sold out of this meteorite. There are a couple pieces still listed, but other than that I only have a few fragments left. Everyone should check out Eric Olson's specimens. Mike Farmer By the way, what does everyone think about my story and photos? Have'nt seen them? Cl

[meteorite-list] $1 Million Meteorite (Humor Alert)

Tom aka James Knudson wrote: > I always feel like we are all dealing drugs! > You call your favorite dealer and ask for a > kilo of his best rock! : ) Oh yeah, and it all started ... it all started ... well, if interested in how it all started, please open your METEORITE magazine, Feb 2003, Vol.

[meteorite-list] AD: Tucson Show 2003 video

Hello All, As many of you may or may not know, John Gwilliam and I have been working on a video about some of the meteorite people and events at the recent show in Tucson. John has completed the final editing and Copies will be available for sale this Friday, March 7. A webpage will be up on Th

Re: [meteorite-list] Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 MillionMeteorite In

> I love the analogy Michael...and we do often talk in grams and kilos. I always fell like we are all dealing drugs! You call your favorite dealer and ask for a kilo of his best rock! : ) This meteorite the farmer found reminds me of that million dollar iron on ebay a while back that belonged to

Re: [meteorite-list] Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 MillionMeteorite In

" This is like taking a kilo of pot and saying you busted a dealer with a million dollars of dope, because, if you sell it by the joint." DUDE Cool analogy Sorryflashback to my mis-spent youth. __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 Million Meteorite In Missouri

Hello Ron, Thanks for your non-stop work in searching for recent articles. While I do not think the farmer will ever get his million dollars it would be interesting to see it sell in an auction. Mark __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] ht

Re: [meteorite-list] Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 MillionMeteorite In

I love the analogy Michael...and we do often talk in grams and kilos. LOL!!! matt m Michael L Blood wrote: > Ya, > But this dude will want this micromount price per gram for the > WHOLE STONE. This is like taking a kilo of pot and saying you busted a > dealer with a million dollars of do

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Cane

Hi Pierre, Like most tools, one uses it with some degree of discretion. I learned about it from Steve Schoner, one of the greatest hunters ever. I first used one with him in an L/LL strewn field and he, at least, did so with excellent results. So, at least some people consider it to be of s

Re: [meteorite-list] Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 MillionMeteorite In

Ya, But this dude will want this micromount price per gram for the WHOLE STONE. This is like taking a kilo of pot and saying you busted a dealer with a million dollars of dope, because, if you sell it by the joint. So, of course, no one will ever consider paying retail for the w

[meteorite-list] Re: Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 Million Meteorite In Missouri

> > The rock in the article is the Milton Pallasite that I wrote about in > Meteorite Magazine in the May 2002 issue. Thanks for the info! There is a paper being presented on this meteorite at the upcoming LPSC: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2003/pdf/1683.pdf Ron Baalke ___

Re: [meteorite-list] Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 Million Meteorite In

Howdy again, I just heard from the owners of the stone that they are going to be on the Today Show and CNN tomorrow. Someone please tell me about it since I do not have a television. Cheers, Martin On 3/3/03 1:06 PM, "Martin Horejsi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ron kindly suggested: > >>

[meteorite-list] Specimens sought

Hi 'List'   Seeking macros or slices of 2 breccias: L3-4,  L/LL3-6   Seeking macros, micros, or fragments L7 transitionals H/L5,  H/L6,  LL4/5,  LL5/6 breccias L4-5,  L/LL5-6,  LL4-5   Thanks for any help, Michael [EMAIL PROTECTED]    

Re:[meteorite-list] CNN Poll: 70% Want To Know About Asteroid Impact

Ron Baalke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon, 3 Mar 2003 11:36:26 -0800 (PST) Previous message: [meteorite-list] ad: Thuathe web page is on line Messages sorted by: [ date ] [ thread ] [ subject ] [ author ] http://www.cnn.com//POLL/results/366631.html CNN Poll February 28, 2003

Re: [meteorite-list] Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 Million Meteorite In

Ron kindly suggested: > I'm curious as to what type it is as well. Both articles didn't say. > It looks to be either an iron or stony-iron. Because it is being > touted as a one-of-a-kind meteorites. I would guess it is in > the stony-iron class. Hi Folks, The rock in the article is the Milto

[meteorite-list] CNN Poll: 70% Want To Know About Asteroid Impact

http://www.cnn.com//POLL/results/366631.html CNN Poll February 28, 2003 If astronomers detect a planet-killing asteroid right before it hits Earth, do you want to know? Yes, I would like to be able to prepare for the end. 70% - 52009 votes No, I would rather enjoy the last minutes

[meteorite-list] ad: Thuathe web page is on line

I have just added the web page with the photos of pieces of the Thuathe fall. They can be viewed at the following url. Lots of beautiful stones available. Eric Olson http://www.star-bits.coom __ Meteorite-list

[meteorite-list] Space Weather News - March 3, 2003

http://www.spaceweather.com/ Space Weather News March 3, 2003 METEOR UPDATE: A rare Antarctic meteor shower due on March 1st was unimpressive. "We had all eyes out last night for the shower but saw only one meteor," reports astronaut Don Pettit from the International Space Station. Ham radio ope

Re: [meteorite-list] Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 Million Meteorite In

Too late.  It already is that way. All these clowns think they either found a Lunar or Martian Meteorite because that is what gets all the publicity.  Don't try telling them otherwise or you will get your head handed to you and be accused of trying to steal their ticket to the big easy. Randy. >

[meteorite-list] Thuathe stones for sale! Webpage up!

Hello everyone, as Eric and I promised from South Africa last week, it is now noon in Tucson and our Thuathe pages are up and running. go to my website and see photos and story of our trip, pieces for sale, and be sure to see my collection page where my private pieces are listed. I fully ex

Re: [meteorite-list] Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 Million Meteorite In

Good news and bad news: When this story gets out, a lot of farmers may start looking more carefully, but anything they find will surely be "worth" a million dollars. Mark > > > > WHAT?? What is its type? Sounds like an iron for 500/gram? > > Matt > > > > I'm curious as to what type it is as

[meteorite-list] RE: Tatahouine Pronunciation

I see that there are a number of different takes on the possible pronunciations. The vowel sounds are the most uncertain. In my opinion, the only possibilities for the two "TA"s are: ta: rhymes with bat, cat, that tah: rhymes with la, ma, pa tuh: rhymes with duh, the The choice of the pronunci

[meteorite-list] Tatahouine Pronunciation

John Gwilliam ventured: > I believe Rob's pronunciation is very close to correct. Though Anne's is naturally closest to perfect :-) > TA TA OO ENE (very easy) Rob wrote: > The first "ta" rhymes with the "ca" of cat. No, both the first and the second "ta" rhyme with the "cu" of the word "cu

[meteorite-list] A Meteor's Protective Bubbles? (Tagish Lake Meteorite)

http://www.astrobio.net/news/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=388&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0 A Meteor's Protective Bubbles? Astrobiology Magazine March 3, 2003 Summary: To survive its fiery descent through a planet's atmosphere, hitching a ride inside a protective carbon bubbl

Re: [meteorite-list] Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 Million Meteorite In

> > WHAT?? What is its type? Sounds like an iron for 500/gram? > Matt > I'm curious as to what type it is as well. Both articles didn't say. It looks to be either an iron or stony-iron. Because it is being touted as a one-of-a-kind meteorites. I would guess it is in the stony-iron class. Ron B

[meteorite-list] Missouri Field Rock Actually $1 Million Meteorite

http://www.stjoenews-press.com/Main.asp?SectionID=81&SubSectionID=272&ArticleID=38172 Field rock actually $1 million meteorite By LINDSEY V. COREY St. Josesh News-Press March 3, 2003 FAIRFAX, Mo. - Gary Wennihan won the lottery. But it took a couple years to figure it out, and he hasn't cashed

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Re: [meteorite-list] Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 Million Meteorite In Missouri

WHAT?? What is its type? Sounds like an iron for 500/gram? Matt Ron Baalke wrote: > http://www.startribune.com/stories/1451/3730208.html > > Rock-picking farmer finds $1 million meteorite > Associated Press > March 3, 2003 > > FAIRFAX, Mo. -- Farmer Gary Wennihan may have made a meteoric rise to

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites Expeditions

Rafael, >From my experience, you should start with a magnet on your first expeditions - Sorry Pierre - and after hundred - more or less- of finds you will not need a magnet to hunt. Just crust, flight marks and some signs that experienced hunters know and can hardly explain. You will not miss a lo

[meteorite-list] Rock-Picking Farmer Finds $1 Million Meteorite In Missouri

http://www.startribune.com/stories/1451/3730208.html Rock-picking farmer finds $1 million meteorite Associated Press March 3, 2003 FAIRFAX, Mo. -- Farmer Gary Wennihan may have made a meteoric rise to wealth. Wennihan, 60, was tossing aside rocks in his soybean field to prevent damage to his

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites Expeditions

>Hello, thats a good way of thinking. I want the meteorite cane just for L or >H meteorites stick to the big magnet. But I also will look with the eye for >other types of meteorites. Unfortunately I dont have any individual >Achondrite, Lunar, martian, etc...I just have slices of them, so I dont kn

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites Expeditions

Hello, thats a good way of thinking. I want the meteorite cane just for L or H meteorites stick to the big magnet. But I also will look with the eye for other types of meteorites. Unfortunately I dont have any individual Achondrite, Lunar, martian, etc...I just have slices of them, so I dont kno

Re: [meteorite-list] Tatahouine - Pronunciation

Rob and List, I believe Rob's pronunciation is very close to correct. Bob Holmes and I spent a few hours with Alain Carion and Anne Black at the Tucson Show while filming a segment for our soon to be released video. While Alain talked about the Tatahouine meteorite, Anne held two very large sp

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites Expeditions

.. But >I have just one question: How do u use the meteorite cane?... > >I have a big magnet from a floppy disk, small in size, but man its powerful. >Do I use it to sweep the area with it? or just when a rock looks >different?...I have that big magnet attached to a cane, plus smaller magnets >

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorites Expeditions

Thanks a lot Michael, its seems that searching with small grid areas work good for locating meteorites. I will definetely do that, what Im plannig is If I find one meteorite I will search for more in that area, I will bring my digital so I can take pics in situ of any find...also Im planning to

Re: [meteorite-list] morristown mesosiderite

Title: Re: [meteorite-list] morristown mesosiderite Hi Steve,    May I suggest you invest in THE CATALOGUE OF METEORITES by Grady? This is THE definitive text on all falls and finds and nearly always has the most information on each and every meteorite. I see you often post to the list aski

[meteorite-list] morristown mesosiderite

Good morning list. Can anyone give me a brief history of the Morristown mesosiderite?Not alot is said about it it seems anywhere.Alot of meteorite dealers do not sell any. So I figure,RARE! pLEASE LET ME KNOW.    S,    CHITOWNSteve   R.  Arnold, C

[meteorite-list] AD - Oriented Sikhtoe-alin

Hi All...   I ran across a Sikhote-alin with a highly oriented shape and lots of flow lines.  I listed it on ebay and even if you don't want to bid, the photos are certainly worth taking a look.  If anyone wants to use any of the photos for their own use, feel free to do so.  It is item #

Re: [meteorite-list] Tatahouine - Pronunciation

Hi list, Thanks Robert, I think one should say: "ta" "ta" "ween" "ta" as in "cat", twice. "ween" as in between. The "tu" pronunciation is a Spilberg idea, not a tunisian one. Not far from Tataouine, one can visit the site where was shot the movie that made this city more famous than the Diog