Re: [meteorite-list] WEST HAS COME TO REST

2009-03-04 Thread Jeff Kuyken
WOW... and just over 3hrs after this email you offered it for sale to a couple of dozen people. That's got to be a record. Please stop spamming this list Steve. Jeff - Original Message - From: "steve arnold" To: Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 4:49 AM Subject: [meteorite-list] WES

[meteorite-list] AD - ebay auctions ending on Saturday

2009-03-04 Thread Meteoriteshow
Dear All, Our ebay auctions ending on Saturday can be seen at: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ50QQsassZmeteoriteshow They include: 1- Dag 951 - L5 - 500.2g MAIN MASS !!!: dimensions 74x73x60mm, this main mass is partially FUSION CRUSTED and part of the structure appearing on the cut s

[meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 4, 2009

2009-03-04 Thread Michael Johnson
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[meteorite-list] Steve A! Thanks

2009-03-04 Thread Todd Michael
I Would Also Like To Publicly Thanks Steve Arnold for The Incredibly detailed And Beautiful FREE Specimen He Sent Me As Well. Inbetween the cracked Dark Fusion Crust,the chondrules of different sizes and Colors of an Abundant amount of Chondrules. Also the size of the specimen is impressive,wit

[meteorite-list] West Texas Meteorite Hunt - March 4, 2009

2009-03-04 Thread Michael Johnson
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Re: [meteorite-list] West Texas Meteorite Hunt - March 4, 2009

2009-03-04 Thread Ruben Garcia
Thanks Michael, The Bird Turd-rite is my find and was just shipped today to Gary Fujihara @ AstroDay institue in Hawaii. I laughed when I saw it because we were talking so much about these specimens being pristine. Ruben Garcia Phoenix, Arizona Website: http://www.Mr-Meteorite.Net Articles: ht

Re: [meteorite-list] West, Texas --stats, etc

2009-03-04 Thread Mike Bandli
My finds: #1 15.2 gr. complete stone #2 4.26 gr. complete stone #3 7.76 gr. complete stone #4 17.15 gr. complete stone #5 1.195 gr. complete stone #6 8.15 gr. complete stone TOTAL: 53.715 grams Mike Bandli P.S. None are for sale. - Original Message - From: "Rob Wesel" To: meteorite

[meteorite-list] AD New Fresh W1 L3 Chondrite, Incredible Beautiful!

2009-03-04 Thread Carsten Giessler
Dear List, we have a new L3 chondrite which is classified now. Absolutely beautiful and fresh material, a must for all the chondrule lovers outthere! :-) Please see pictures of the slices here: http://www.gi-po.de/meteorite_pre.html Most offered slices are full-slices, all are cut well and v

[meteorite-list] Response to West stats

2009-03-04 Thread Robert Woolard
Hello List, Thanks to all those who have already responded with their find statistics, as I hope the rest of you will when you have time. As one prominent member pointed out, the totals are still climbing, with finds being made even today. Obviously, the TKW and number of stones found will b

[meteorite-list] millbilillie for sale

2009-03-04 Thread mckinney trammell
here are my last VERY NICE Millbilillie pieces for sale. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZpaleoasisQQhtZ-1 __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pairlist.net/mailman/list

Re: [meteorite-list] West Meteorite tally, PLEASE let's get this one right

2009-03-04 Thread Timothy Heitz
Mike is right, and its his only dime. My hat goes off to all of the 50 meteorite hunters and some of those who have day jobs they left only to find a handful of meteorites before it gets plowed under. All the best, Tim Heitz - Original Message - From: "Michael Farmer" To: ;

[meteorite-list] Well okay then

2009-03-04 Thread Fries, Marc D
Howdy all I¹ve received a few ...em... ³spirited² responses to my last email that tell me that it didn¹t exactly read the way I intended. I wasn¹t trying to be a hero because I bought a plane ticket, I was trying to say that traveling on ³your own dime² isn¹t what scientists are used to doing

[meteorite-list] The Lower Atmosphere of Pluto Revealed

2009-03-04 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.eso.org/public/outreach/press-rel/pr-2009/pr-08-09.html ESO 08/09 - Science Release 2 March 2009 For Immediate Release The lower atmosphere of Pluto revealed Using ESO's Very Large Telescope, astronomers have gained valuable new insights about the atmosphere of the dwarf planet

[meteorite-list] WEST "Cottingham's Total"

2009-03-04 Thread michael cottingham
Hello, My son and I recovered 18 pieces in 4.5 days of hunting with a total of 286 grams. Believe it or not somewhere in my truck, laundry or in my bags, there are two more missing stones... probably not more than 12 more grams total, but I CAN"T FIND THEM!! YIKES!!! Bes

[meteorite-list] (ad) 1 freebie

2009-03-04 Thread steve arnold
Hi list.I have a 24.7 gram endcut of VACA MUERTA to givaway.Whoever is the first one,gets it.Act fast.   Steve R.Arnold,Chicago! http://chicagometeorites.net/";>http://chicagometeorites.net/ __ http://www.meteoritecentral.com Meteorite-list mai

Re: [meteorite-list] WEST "Cottingham's Total"

2009-03-04 Thread Matthias Bärmann
Hi Michael, no problem, please send me your truck, laundry & bags ;-) Dear Steve Arnold, Chicago!!! - wouldn't it be a good idea to dedicate a new list to giveaways, freebies, advertisement, selling and reselling? Of course it's one solution to click on "delete", but lifting a finger

[meteorite-list] AD : Garage Sale - Micromounts, Meteorwrongs, UNWA, NWA 869, more.

2009-03-04 Thread Michael Gilmer
Spring Cleaning Part 2 - Meteorite Garage Sale. I bought too much stuff recently and the wife is starting to look at me crossways. So I am cleaning out the nooks and crannies of my specimen cabinet to free up some cash. All prices are approximate, I am open to reasonable offers. Take the

[meteorite-list] AD : Forgot the photo links! - Spring Cleaning Sale

2009-03-04 Thread Michael Gilmer
My apologies for the double post! I forgot to attach the links to the photos in my last sale ad. Here they are : http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj24/Meteoritethrower/sale.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj24/Meteoritethrower/sale-2.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj24/Meteor

[meteorite-list] My last two West Meteorites for sale

2009-03-04 Thread Ruben Garcia
Hi all, here are my last two West specimens for sale. Email for prices, you'll be surprized. http://www.mr-meteorite.net/westforsale.htm Ruben Garcia Phoenix, Arizona Website: http://www.Mr-Meteorite.Net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?use

[meteorite-list] Holbrook Photos

2009-03-04 Thread Erik Fisler
I had the chance to use my schools Cannon new XSI for yearbook, so I took the opportunity to photograph some of my Holbrook finds. Enjoi http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/phxerik/Collection/IMG_2941.jpg http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/phxerik/Collection/IMG_2946.jpg http://i38.photo

[meteorite-list] 2.5 gram is sold...

2009-03-04 Thread Ruben Garcia
I apologize for misspelled words grammar -I'm so tired. 2.5 gram is sold - 14.3 still available http://www.mr-meteorite.net/westforsale.htm Ruben Garcia Phoenix, Arizona Website: http://www.Mr-Meteorite.Net Articles: http://www.meteorite.com/blog/ Videos: http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?us

[meteorite-list] sorry for the spamming

2009-03-04 Thread steve arnold
Hi again list.Just for everybodys info,Matt Morgan got the vaca piece.I am sorry if I seem like I am spamming the list,but it is incredible what enthusiasm does to you.It is not my intention to "SPAM" the list.Have a good night.   Steve R.Arnold,Chicago! http://chicagometeorites.net/";>http://c

[meteorite-list] Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Resumes Normal Science Operations

2009-03-04 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2009-037 Orbiter Resumes Normal Science Operations Jet Propulsion Laboratory March 03, 2009 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mission Status Report PASADENA, Calif. -- NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has fully recovered from an unexpected computer re

Re: [meteorite-list] sorry for the spamming

2009-03-04 Thread mail
Actually thanks for the piece. There is a child I know that really wants a meteorite, so it will find a very appreciative home. Thanks for the offer Matt --Original Message-- From: steve arnold Sender: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subj

[meteorite-list] Mars Odyssey Flight Team to Check Status of Backup System

2009-03-04 Thread Ron Baalke
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2009-038 Odyssey Flight Team to Check Status of Backup System Jet Propulsion Laboratory March 04, 2009 Mars Odyssey Mission Status Report PASADENA, Calif. -- The team operating NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter plans a procedure next week to address a l

[meteorite-list] MRO HiRISE Images - March 4, 2009

2009-03-04 Thread Ron Baalke
MARS RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER HIRISE IMAGES March 4, 2009 o Opportunity Imaged by HiRISE http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/ESP_011765_1780 o Mesa on a Mesa http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/ESP_011648_1730 o Ancient Volcano Defrosting http://hirise.lpl.arizona.edu/ESP_011605_1170 All of the H

[meteorite-list] AD - West meteorite - 17 grams

2009-03-04 Thread McCartney Taylor
The meteorite I found on Saturday is now for sale on my website. This is the same stone from the 10 minute video compilation I put on Youtube. Pics of the stone are here: http://outofabluesky.com/index.php?option=com_jportfolio&cat=4&project=46&Itemid=58 -mt IMCA 2760 _

[meteorite-list] WEST- A challenge to the hunters of The West Meteorite! & THANKS TO MICHAEL JOHNSON

2009-03-04 Thread michael cottingham
Hello, I am still trying to get the time to post some of my photos of my West Keepers to Michael Johnson. Which got me thinking about the enjoyment of his site and all of those wonderful photos which have kept us all connected on The West Meteorite Fall. I decided to send Michael Johnson a

[meteorite-list] WEST + THANKS TO MICHAEL JOHNSON

2009-03-04 Thread bernd . pauli
M.C. kindly wrote: > I decided to send Michael Johnson a piece of West, a small part slice > and a newspaper with a story about the fall. I would ask a few of the > more lucky hunters to maybe share a piece with Michael Johnson ... !!! Best wishes, Bernd ___

Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook Photos

2009-03-04 Thread Eric Wichman
Very nice indeed! Great job Erik! I was thinking that since Holbrook was a relatively fresh meteorite (compared to say Franconia or GB and most NWA I've seen), it's amazing to see how much or little the fusion crust on some pieces weather away. Holbrook falling in 1912 and being on the ground

[meteorite-list] Mars Meteorites and Methane

2009-03-04 Thread Whitney Riner
I sent this question/suggestion a few weeks ago to the 'Ask an Astrobiologist' column (David Morrison.) In sounds like that after consultation they feel it might be worth looking into. Any thoughts on the likelihood of detectable trapped methane surviving in Martian meteorites? http://ast

Re: [meteorite-list] WEST- A challenge to the hunters of The West Meteorite! & THANKS TO MICHAEL JOHNSON

2009-03-04 Thread michael cottingham
NO CHALLENGE AT ALL FRIEND. NO CHALLENGE AT ALL. I am Challenging other hunters to maybe do the same... that's all. I think you missed the whole point. Best Wishes Michael On Mar 4, 2009, at 3:41 PM, Carl Esparza wrote: Michael. I'm sorry to hear it was a challenge for you to offer an

Re: [meteorite-list] Holbrook Photos

2009-03-04 Thread Erik Fisler
Eric, Just like at Holbrook, they may be subject to the hoofs of cattle/horses. The ground at Holbrook is what preserved the meteorites that we find there today. With the grass at West Texas, the meteorites might not be churned up by wind, water, and cattle or be easy to spot. Plus more m

[meteorite-list] Questionable Unclasified Stone. Brecciated???

2009-03-04 Thread Erik Fisler
Hello List, At the Tucson Show this year I purchased a few unclassified chondrites from Dima. One of them has very interesting oblation pits that creat ridges. Is this because the stone is most likely brecciated? Or just an interesting fenominom? http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/phxer

[meteorite-list] Test Post please ignore.

2009-03-04 Thread Kevin Forbes
This is a test post, the mod replied to me to check email format and they had changed to rich text, why does that happen? Kevin, VK3UKF. _ Looking to change your car this year? Find car news, reviews and more http://a.ninemsn.com.au

Re: [meteorite-list] WEST TEXAS METEORITE HUNT

2009-03-04 Thread Jerry Flaherty
Thanks guys and a special thanks to Michael J. - Original Message - From: "Michael Johnson" To: "Meteorite List" Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 5:56 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] WEST TEXAS METEORITE HUNT http://www.rocksfromspace.org/WTM.html ___

[meteorite-list] AD: Ebay Auctions Running

2009-03-04 Thread al mitterling
Greetings, It's been a little while since I ran any ebay auctions. Most of these are for big ticket items. The actions include: Allende Mexico CV3 (661 grams) El Hammami H5 (1328 grams crusted) Large Zag Morocco Fall 1998 Aug. 4 or 5th Class: H3-6 Nice fragment with crust. 2665 grams NWA

Re: [meteorite-list] Questionable Unclasified Stone. Brecciated???

2009-03-04 Thread Frank Cressy
Erik and all, Can't tell too much through the weathered crust. Sometimes though, the chondritic material in an impact melt breccia ablates easier than the melt forming deeper than normal thumbprints. You might have to cut it to be sure. The following link to Bob Haag's site has a photo of Cat

[meteorite-list] The Meteorite Hunting Dog is in the news again!

2009-03-04 Thread Ruben Garcia
Hi all, Sorry for not answering my emails for the last 3 hours I was on a plane and was unable to answer to do so. I'm working on them now Also I was interviewed yesterday by the local paper -the West News - in West, Texas - And so there is a GREAT article about Hopper today! Oh ya, they al

[meteorite-list] AD - RIZALITES ending on eBay in less than a day!

2009-03-04 Thread info
Hello Listees, I have some nice Rizalites ending on eBay soon. Please have a look. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Desmond Leong IMCA #2254 http://www.TektiteInc.com http://stores.ebay.com/Tektite-Inc http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZtektiteinc-dot-com __

[meteorite-list] WEST TEXAS METEORITE HUNT

2009-03-04 Thread Michael Johnson
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[meteorite-list] WEST TEXAS METEORITE HUNT - YouTube Videos added

2009-03-04 Thread Michael Johnson
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