[meteorite-list] Looking for Ambrose catalogue

2005-08-30 Thread Dr. Svend Buhl
Hi folks, how are chances to get a xerox copy of the Ambrose catalogue and the additional papers on the Thuathe fall published by the University of Lesotho? Is there somebody out there with a Paypal adress, who might be willing to mail these papers to me? If not, can someone provide

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Meteorite Fall in Zimbabwe?

2005-08-30 Thread Meteoriteshow
Hi All, I agree with you Doug. It happens so often that journalists say or write big mistakes when talking about meteorites - and also here in France - that I just find this article quite well and simply written. The words used are the right ones and we can easily understand that villagers

RE: [meteorite-list] Impactika remeding an honest mistake

2005-08-30 Thread mark ford
... Just goes to show, the precise reason why we should keep proper records of where material came from and where we sold it on to... it's the only way we can help stop the fakes from infiltrating our collections! MF -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

[meteorite-list] Searching for unusual meteorite stories, can you help?

2005-08-30 Thread chris aubeck
Dear list, I am compiling a catalogue of tall meteorite tales, everything from meteorites which come with messages inscribed on them to rocks from the sky that open and reveal Martian mummies inside, or toads! I have also collected articles claiming aerolites are skulls and that Earth's fossils

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Fall in Zimbabwe?

2005-08-30 Thread Darren Garrison
Speaking of oddness in the articles on this, take a look at this one-- it shows a photo of what is obviously Heat Sheild Rock as if it were a photo of the new meteorite: http://www.zimobserver.com/newsdetail.asp?article_id=1278 __ Meteorite-list

Re: [meteorite-list] Meteorite Fall in Zimbabwe?

2005-08-30 Thread M come Meteorite Meteorites
its the meteorite found on Mars Matteo --- Darren Garrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] ha scritto: Speaking of oddness in the articles on this, take a look at this one-- it shows a photo of what is obviously Heat Sheild Rock as if it were a photo of the new meteorite:

[meteorite-list] NASA's Mars Orbiter Makes Successful Course Correction

2005-08-30 Thread Ron Baalke
Dolores Beasley Headquarters, Washington August 30, 2005 (Phone: 202/358-1753) Guy Webster Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif. (Phone: 818/354-6278) RELEASE: 05-236 NASA'S MARS ORBITER MAKES SUCCESSFUL COURSE CORRECTION NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)

[meteorite-list] Meteorite 'Dumbfounds' Zimbabwe Villagers

2005-08-30 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.mg.co.za/articlepage.aspx?area=/breaking_news/breaking_news__africa/articleid=249484 Meteorite 'dumbfounds' Zim villagers Mail Garden (South Africa) Harare, Zimbabwe 30 August 2005 Villagers said a meteorite that slammed into rural Zimbabwe sounded like a helicopter as it landed,

Re: [meteorite-list] Looking for Ambrose catalogue

2005-08-30 Thread star-bits
Hello Svend I have copies of the articles I can send you and the first version of the catalog that I could xerox. I think there are later versions of the catalog which I do not have. What is your mailing address? -- Eric Olson ELKK Meteorites http://www.star-bits.com Hi folks,

[meteorite-list] large silica aerogel piece for sale

2005-08-30 Thread harlan trammell
for all you space-equipment junkies out there, i have a large, dimensional piece of silica aerogel for sale. it is approx. 7"x 3.5"x 1" thick. it is PERFECT for science experiments with thermodynamics, etc.. pieces of this this large are very rare. this stuff is VERY expensive on websites. this

Re: [meteorite-list] Searching for unusual meteorite stories, can you help?

2005-08-30 Thread Martin H.
Hi Chris, There are plenty of tall tales in when meteorites are involved. In particular, the Tsarev meteorite might be one to consider. There used to be a good page online, but I cannot get it to work right now. In the November 1999 issue of Meteorite magazine, Roy Gallant wrote about in his

[meteorite-list] Asteroid's Path Could Put Earth In Its Sights (Aphophis)

2005-08-30 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/2005-08-28-asteroid-impact_x.htm Asteroid's path could put Earth in its sights By Dan Vergano USA TODAY August 29, 2005 Astronomers are debating what to do about Earth's close encounter with an asteroid in 2029 and again in 2036 - passages that might

[meteorite-list] Re: Meteorite Fall in Zimbabwe?

2005-08-30 Thread Notkin
Frederic posted: So this article describes the phenomenon in a way that can be understood by readers, even those who do not know what a meteorite is, and once again I do not see any wrong word nor definition. Dear Frederic, Doug and Listees: Doug, the writer's final comment was more on

[meteorite-list] FWD: From Dave, Trade Nininger book for meteorite

2005-08-30 Thread Notkin
Dear List: Dave asked me to send this on his behalf, as his posts are not making it to the List. Geoff N. *** Dear List: Would anyone consider trading a fairly large, ugly, unwanted ordinary chondrite or iron for a rare Nininger book A Comet Strikes the Earth

Re: [meteorite-list] Re: Meteorite Fall in Zimbabwe?

2005-08-30 Thread MexicoDoug
Geoff N. wrote: Now, back to business . . . how 'bout a half-price, three-for-one Campos Sales sale with free shipping to an asteroid of your choice? Regards to all, Geoff N. Hola Geoff, Frederic, amigos, Let's see on that above one...if x=list price in grams and y=shipping distance in

[meteorite-list] Ad - 70 Plus Great Auctions Ending!

2005-08-30 Thread Adam Hupe
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[meteorite-list] Meteors and the Weather

2005-08-30 Thread Pete Pete
http://www.sandia.gov/news-center/news-releases/2005/physics-astron/lidar.html Asteroid dust may influence weather, study finds Nature paper: Burning asteroids may play ‘more important climate role than previously recognized’ The asteroid's dust trail as seen by lidar at Davis, Antarctica. The

[meteorite-list] Ad - eBay auctions closing tonight

2005-08-30 Thread star-bits
I have a number of items closing in a few hours including a nice 15 gram esquel piece.They can be viewed at http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPageuserid=katy2kary -- Eric Olson ELKK Meteorites http://www.star-bits.com __

[meteorite-list] Re: Ad Ebay auctions ending and new book sale, NWA sale

2005-08-30 Thread meteoriteplaya
Hi All I have some Ebay auctions ending tonight. Several still at $1.00. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmeteorfinder I updated my last NWA Bessy meteorite sale page. Still has lots of goodies remain unsold. All are 20% off. http://jensenmeteorites.com/A100.htm I also have some extra

[meteorite-list] Mars Exploration Rovers Update - August 30, 2005

2005-08-30 Thread Ron Baalke
http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/status.html SPIRIT UPDATE: On Top of the Hill - sol 579-584, Aug 30, 2005: After 581 sols and 4,810 meters (2.99 miles), Spirit reached the crest of Husband Hill. The top of the hill is moderately flat and fairly easy to navigate. Even though sol 581

[meteorite-list] Spce Rocks V Free CD

2005-08-30 Thread AstronomicalResearchNetwork
A few days ago I made an offer to give my new CD Space Rocks V to schools free for a $5 shipping and packing . Someone from a preschool for 3 to 4 years olds ( I check and called the school ) sent me a fake letterhead and fake name requesting a free copy to there home ! Another person from an