Re: [meteorite-list] Awesome Meteorites at the Field Museum

2003-10-29 Thread E.J
Roman Nakonechny wrote: I dont want to hear from Mr. Meteorite Chaser/Hunter that he thinks it's a this and it looks like it resembles a that and sure as hell has the feel of a this and that AND SMELLS LIKE AN IT, maybe I missed the great moment when P.F. was classified/certified? Any answers

Re: [meteorite-list] Awesome Meteorites at the Field Museum

2003-10-29 Thread M come Meteorite Meteorites
The strange is why Park Forest is exit immediatly in the Met.Bulletin, the last time for give the analysis is in the end of March, when I am under waith my meteorites exit in the Met.Bulletin from 2 years and I have sent the all informations to Dr.Russell many time ago? Park Forest is a

Re: [meteorite-list] EBay analysis (preliminary)

2003-10-29 Thread Randy Mils
Let me be the first to agree that this is an invasion of privacy. This is also not the place for "ebay analysis". We have been there and done that with another "former list member"Randy From: Jamie Stephens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Meteorite List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [meteorite-list] EBay

[meteorite-list] Munich show

2003-10-29 Thread meteoritehunter
Hi everyone, I am in Prague Czech Republic. I have just visited the nice museum here and saw the meteorite collection. Some very rare historic meteorites, nice old displays, 200 year old fall reports. I will be in Munich this weekend selling with Hans Koser in the International hall. I hope to

[meteorite-list] Re: EBay analysis (preliminary)

2003-10-29 Thread RYAN PAWELSKI
Should this be considered a true invasion of privacy even if all the information that was used in the analysis is available to anyone who wants to obtain it? It's not like this is confidential information being spewed without the persons consent. Or is it? : / -Ryan - Original Message

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: EBay analysis (preliminary)

2003-10-29 Thread Michael Farmer
Hi, I just saw this in Prague. I am quite offended by the public posting of my information. If you want to take the time and do that research, ok, but making it public here is no one's business. DO NOTY put me in that information again. It might even be against ebay policy. I will research that

[meteorite-list] EBAY ANALYSIS

2003-10-29 Thread Steve Arnold, Chicago!!!
Hey what jamie did does not bother me.As everyone knows I am a ham for the spotlight.I have a super ego that needs to be fed.If he wants to do that, it does not bother me in the least.I think it is kind of neat who spends and buys and sells.I would not continue to put me inside the group that

[meteorite-list] Forwarded Message

2003-10-29 Thread JPBrockets
In a message dated 10/29/2003 4:41:30 AM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Juris, Would you please do me a favor and send the message below through the list, on my behalf. I will not be able to respond to emails until Wed. at about 4 pm Eastern Time but I can read private

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: EBay analysis (preliminary)

2003-10-29 Thread Jamie Stephens
Mike and Ryan, I've been in several debates before about whether aggregation of public information is invasion of privacy. (Yes, of course all info I obtained was publically available.) My preferred conclusion is that some action is an invasion of privacy if an effected person thinks it is.

Re: [meteorite-list] EBay analysis (preliminary)

2003-10-29 Thread JPBrockets
In a message dated 10/28/2003 8:10:50 AM Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ... Now if someone could invent a mythical 'Meteorite gold standard' i.e. a standard price for a kilo of something (perhaps an average of many meteorites), We would then have something to compare prices

[meteorite-list] Why Meteorites Are Unlikely To Cause Fires

2003-10-29 Thread Ron Baalke
http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-22-5089047.html Today's Geek Trivia Answer Fires in the skies October 28, 2003 We asked why so-called scorching-hot, high-velocity meteorites are an unlikely cause of earthbound fires and explosions, despite numerous unconfirmed reports to the contrary. As

[meteorite-list] Thanks...

2003-10-29 Thread STUARTATK
... to everyone who took the time to email me re. my plea for help with tonight's talk. I was sent details of some v useful websites, and now have more than enough labels etc to camouflage my lack of meteorite-related geological knowledge! Thanks everyone - proof, again, of what a useful

[meteorite-list] Mars Global Surveyor Images - October 23-29, 2003

2003-10-29 Thread Ron Baalke
MARS GLOBAL SURVEYOR IMAGES October 23-29, 2003 The following new images taken by the Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) on the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft are now available: o Fresh Impact Crater (Released 23 October 2003) http://www.msss.com/mars_images/moc/2003/10/23/index.html o Noachis Dust

Re: [meteorite-list] Why Meteorites Are Unlikely To Cause Fires

2003-10-29 Thread Marcia Swanson
Thanks Ron,and List, This is a question that has been plaguing me for a while, thus earlier in year, I addressed the List about it, and was told about zero-velocity, ect., but this article breaks it down even more. Thank you Ron. Woud the same principles be present in a large asteroid

[meteorite-list] EBay analysis (preliminary)

2003-10-29 Thread LITIG8NSHARK
Goodday Folks, I have been following the thread about thecompilation of statistical information regarding the sales/purchases of meteorites on eBay. Personally, I found the compilation both interesting and informative and I have no objection to having been included inthe publishedcompilation.

Re: [meteorite-list] EBay analysis (preliminary)

2003-10-29 Thread David Freeman
Dear Paul, List; I think this answers it enough for me. Very well done. Best windy days, Dave Freeman IMCA # 3864 eBay user ID mjwy (with some fantastic stuff running at auction right now, no meteorites though, don't want my information contaminating the robots lunch). [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [meteorite-list] Why Meteorites Are Unlikely To Cause Fires

2003-10-29 Thread tracy latimer
One of my friends owns a book previously mentioned on Da List, Rain of Iron and Ice. In it, a number of scenarios are extrapolated for asteroid impact, ranging from little effect to widespread devastation, depending on a number of factors. I suggest you take a look at this book, if you can

[meteorite-list] My find

2003-10-29 Thread pkmorgan
Hello everyone, Since the list is so quiet, thougth I'd share about my only find (so far). It found it in the garage under some dirt and caliche. I was taking a little vicarious tour of the NWA by cutting up some fragments. The last (and ugliest) has some great chondrules. Jeff Kuyken of

[meteorite-list] OT: aurora

2003-10-29 Thread Matson, Robert
Looks like at least one list member might have seen my post last night -- nice picture posted to spaceweather.com by Ginger Mayfield: http://science.nasa.gov/spaceweather/aurora/gallery_01oct03_page3.html Too smoky in SoCal to see stars, let alone aurora... --Rob

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: EBay analysis (preliminary)

2003-10-29 Thread Michael L Blood
Jamie, Mike all list members, Any and all of you may be as offended as you please, however, Jamie has done absolutely nothing to violate anyone's privacy. All data he has provided IS PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE. All he has done is organize it in a more comprehensive manner for the meteorite

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: aurora

2003-10-29 Thread Michael L Blood
Thanks Rob, I wonder if the rest of the list members are aware that we on the list have a co-member who is a VERY talented photographer - especially of space phenomena, in Ginger Mayfield. Ginger is a Member of Denver's COMETS and lives in the mountains outside the city. Those of us

[meteorite-list] Palomar Observatory Expected To Weather Fire Storm

2003-10-29 Thread Ron Baalke
Caltech News Release For Immediate Release October 29, 2003 Palomar Observatory Expected To Weather Fire Storm PALOMAR MOUNTAIN, Calif. - The tragic fires that continue to affect San Diego County remind us all just how fragile life and property can be. Currently fires are slowly approaching

Re: [meteorite-list] EBay analysis , robots spiders, OH MY!

2003-10-29 Thread Michael L Blood
Dear Paul, Man, that was a mouthfull! Thanks for the legal perspective. I had no idea Jamie used robots or spiders! (whatever THEY are, they sound pretty scary to me) Guess if he did, 2 + 2 sometimes does = 3!... At least legally. Daw gone, what in the

Re: [meteorite-list] OT: aurora

2003-10-29 Thread M come Meteorite Meteorites
I have news some Aurora have seen in Amburg and Aachen and probably arrive in north Italy but here is clouds and rain. Matteo = M come Meteorite - Matteo Chinellato Via Triestina 126/A - 30030 - TESSERA, VENEZIA, ITALY Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sale Site: http://www.mcomemeteorite.com

Re: [meteorite-list] EBay analysis (preliminary)

2003-10-29 Thread Jamie Stephens
Listees, I'm gonna suspend any more preliminary analysis publishing. I've already started a discussion with EBay. Meanwhile, I'm gonna continue experimenting with the analysis. If/when I publish any more data, I'll obfuscate identities as I described previously. Probably most of the

[meteorite-list] eBay reminder

2003-10-29 Thread Dave Harris
Hi there, Sorry, my understanding is that this should be going to Steve Schoner's Yahoo list, but I am not 100% sure about the efficacy yet...but I ahve the New Orleans crusty bits for sale and closing in about 20 hours or so. If interested then have a go at it!

[meteorite-list] eBay reminder

2003-10-29 Thread Dave Harris
Hi there, Sorry, my understanding is that this should be going to Steve Schoner's Yahoo list, but I am not 100% sure about the efficacy yet...but I ahve the New Orleans crusty bits for sale and closing in about 20 hours or so. If interested then have a go at it!

[meteorite-list] Moon Rock Thief Gets More Than 8 Years In Federal Prison

2003-10-29 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/florida/sfl-1029moonrock,0,1422541.story?coll=sfla-news-florida Moon-rock thief gets more than 8 years in federal prison Associated Press October 29, 2003 ORLANDO -- The last of four people convicted of stealing moon rocks out of a NASA safe and trying

Re: [meteorite-list] eBay reminder

2003-10-29 Thread Steve Schoner
Dave and all, It is not an "edict" but it is my attempt to consolidate all meteorite eBay auctions to one group, then once a week, post a general invitation to all list members that auctions are starting and or ending on that day of announcement. It is an announcement group only, listing

Re: [meteorite-list] Why Meteorites Are Unlikely To Cause Fires

2003-10-29 Thread Kevin Fly Hill
I think what Ron (in a most outstanding presentation) may not have made clear, is that the shockwave pattern that exists during initial entry to the atmosphere, ceases to exist once the meteor slows to a falling velocity. And only exists for a few seconds at most. This cessation of shockwave

Re: [meteorite-list] EBay analysis (preliminary)

2003-10-29 Thread j . divelbiss
Jamie, I think your decision to omit names is a good one. Anyone who follows ebay closely knows who is doing a lot or a little in general terms. It is simple to search specific buyers and sellers to see how much they have bought or sold over a period of time. Personally I could care less about

Re: [meteorite-list] Why Meteorites Are Unlikely To Cause Fires

2003-10-29 Thread GeoZay
In a message dated 10/29/2003 4:25:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But how 'bout a good size chunk of cometary material with methane catchingfire??? Still too cold I bet or just vaporizing like Tunkusga? Not to mention not enough oxygen to sustain any fire. Also too much

[meteorite-list] Aurora as seen from UK

2003-10-29 Thread STUARTATK
Hi guys, Just got back in from watching the aurora (my talk went v well by the way! Thanks again to everyone who helped!) and it's been pretty impressive... I say *been* because the Lake District is now totally blanketted with cloud and mist - but the aurora is still visible as a very pale,