[meteorite-list] Silicated Iron vs. Winonaite

2010-03-28 Thread Jeff Kuyken
G'day List, I have a question I'm hoping someone may be able to answer as I don't know if I have this right. My (basic) understanding is that the silicate parts of a silicated iron are actually Winonaite material. When this silicate material is found without iron, then they are classified as a

Re: [meteorite-list] Catalina Sky Survey

2010-03-28 Thread Linton Rohr
Thank you, Richard. It's always bothered me when I've seen article's refering to the "automated" Catalina Sky Survey discovering 2008 TC3, since I knew one of our own was there. Not knowing the details though, I appreciate your "more detailed look" and applaud your "lengthy" response. I too, can s

[meteorite-list] I thought of an idea on how to get around the price increase on eBay on some items

2010-03-28 Thread Shawn Alan
Hello List   I have seen this done before on eBay with items I have bought. The seller would offer the item at buy it now for $2 and the shipping would be 15. Now if your a seller and offering an item that isn't that much I could see the seller charging $15 to $40 for shipping and handling/packa

Re: [meteorite-list] Catalina Sky Survey

2010-03-28 Thread Richard Kowalski
Shawn. No I don't think that. I believe it came from this paper: http://asima.seti.org/2008TC3/nature07920.pdf And this citation when the meteorite was named: http://tin.er.usgs.gov/meteor/metbull.php?code=48915 and the fact that in continuing papers it has not been corrected. LINEAR is an

Re: [meteorite-list] Catalina Sky Survey

2010-03-28 Thread Mark Bowling
I wouldn't think so, because I have a telescope that does that, but it isn't considered automated.  That's how imaging is done. - Original Message From: Shawn Alan To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Sent: Sun, March 28, 2010 10:00:29 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Catalina Sky Surv

[meteorite-list] Catalina Sky Survey

2010-03-28 Thread Shawn Alan
Richard Wow thank you for the explanation :) Do think when "they" say automated Catalina Sky Survey they mean automated from this statement you made.. "At Catalina the observer chooses the fields that will be observed and in what order, making this decision depending on the conditions, p

Re: [meteorite-list] Catalina Sky Survey

2010-03-28 Thread Richard Kowalski
All, I've changed the subject line to bring it in line with the discussion. As I started writing this, I thought I could get by with a simple response, but to give a clear idea of why Catalina is not an automated system, I thought I'd give you all a more detailed look at what we do each night. So

Re: [meteorite-list] Buzzard Coulee

2010-03-28 Thread Mike Jensen
Hi Michael It is actually K D meteorites. It stands for Keith and Dana Jenkerson. Here is their website; http://www.kdmeteorites.com/ One of the coolest couples in meteorites. Mike Mike Jensen Meteorites 16730 E Ada PL Aurora, CO 80017-3137 USA 720-949-6220 IMCA 4264 website: www.jensenmeteorit

[meteorite-list] On Now! - Sodom & Gomorrah on Science Channel alternate video ending

2010-03-28 Thread Shawn Alan
Hello List, Here is an alternate ending of what could have happened to Sodom & Gomorrah, but didn't happen, enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4Mtac3HAJg&NR=1   Shawn Alan   [meteorite-list] On Now! - Sodom & Gomorrah on Science Channel Meteorites USA ___

Re: [meteorite-list] On Now! - Sodom & Gomorrah on Science Channel

2010-03-28 Thread Meteorites USA
Don't know, they were supposed to be parts of the asteroid. But maybe they were flaming bits of terrestrial material blasted up into the atmosphere by the explosion. Maybe it was the imagination of a good 3D animation artist. I'm not saying it's correct. They compared Tunguska to this event an

Re: [meteorite-list] On Now! - Sodom & Gomorrah on Science Channel

2010-03-28 Thread Darren Garrison
On Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:05:13 EDT, you wrote: > >I just watched this program. It's left me wondering where are all those >meteorites from billions of tons of debris that supposedly fell on Sodom and >Gomorrah? If that one nearby town was found, then surely nearby there >should be a fanny load

Re: [meteorite-list] On Now! - Sodom & Gomorrah on Science Channel

2010-03-28 Thread GeoZay
>>If it were an airburst as explained, it's possible there would be no material left, just as with the Tunguska event.<< Then what were all those flaming fireballs doing falling on Sodom and Gomorrah? they were suppose to be the re-entering debris from that air bursting asteroid over Europ

Re: [meteorite-list] On Now! - Sodom & Gomorrah on Science Channel

2010-03-28 Thread Meteorites USA
If it were an airburst as explained, it's possible there would be no material left, just as with the Tunguska event. Regards, Eric On 3/28/2010 7:05 PM, geo...@aol.com wrote: Biblical Mysteries Explained examines the tale of Sodom and Gomorrah. Could their destruction be linked

Re: [meteorite-list] On Now! - Sodom & Gomorrah on Science Channel

2010-03-28 Thread Greg Catterton
> where are all those > meteorites from billions of tons of debris that > supposedly fell on Sodom and > Gomorrah? Northwest Africa? Greg Catterton www.wanderingstarmeteorites.com IMCA member 4682 On Ebay: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/wanderingstarmeteorites --- On Sun, 3/28/10, geo...@aol.

Re: [meteorite-list] On Now! - Sodom & Gomorrah on Science Channel

2010-03-28 Thread GeoZay
>>Biblical Mysteries Explained examines the tale of Sodom and Gomorrah. Could their destruction be linked to evidence of an ancient asteroid strike? Ancient Astronomers calculate a possible asteroid impact?<< I just watched this program. It's left me wondering where are all those meteorite

[meteorite-list] On Now! - Sodom & Gomorrah on Science Channel

2010-03-28 Thread Meteorites USA
For those of you who get the Science Channel. Sodom & Gomorrah on Science Channel 9:00 pm (60 minutes) Sodom and Gomorrah TV-PG, CC Biblical Mysteries Explained examines the tale of Sodom and Gomorrah. Could their destruction be linked to evidence of an ancient asteroid strike? Ancient Astrono

[meteorite-list] AD:Almahata Sitta 2008 TC3 for sale on eBay

2010-03-28 Thread Shawn Alan
Hi Richard and List, That's is a great point that you brought up about the automated Catalina Sky Survey 1.5 m telescope at Mount Lemmon, Tucson, Arizona, and how Catalina is not an automated survey. I wonder why they say that about her? Is it the software that is used for Catalina or the way s

[meteorite-list] AD:Almahata Sitta 2008 TC3 for sale on eBay correct link

2010-03-28 Thread Shawn Alan
Hello List, I guess it would help if I put the correct link in the post, here it is. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260576516106&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT Shawn Alan [meteorite-list] AD:Almahata Sitta 2008 TC3 for sale on eBay Shawn Alan photophlow at yahoo.com Sun Mar

Re: [meteorite-list] AD:Almahata Sitta 2008 TC3 for sale on eBay

2010-03-28 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks
Hi Richard, That was a very "automated" response. ;) LOL Best regards, MikeG On 3/28/10, Richard Kowalski wrote: > --- On Sun, 3/28/10, Shawn Alan wrote: > ... > > > discovered by the automated Catalina Sky Survey 1.5 m > > telescope at Mount Lemmon, Tucson, Arizona, > > ... > > > Hi Sha

Re: [meteorite-list] AD:Almahata Sitta 2008 TC3 for sale on eBay

2010-03-28 Thread Richard Kowalski
--- On Sun, 3/28/10, Shawn Alan wrote: ... > discovered by the automated Catalina Sky Survey 1.5 m > telescope at Mount Lemmon, Tucson, Arizona, ... Hi Shawn and all, I'd just like to point out that Catalina is NOT an automated survey. There is a human validating each and every suspect. Un

Re: [meteorite-list] Adventures in Prospecting: Iron From the Sky

2010-03-28 Thread countdeiro
Hi Carl, I'm sure many on the list will join in saying thank you for posting the program. I really enjoyed it. Not much mention...if any..about money. I'm not a director, but I could see where if they had led into the program with the guys turning up the scrap and then the comedic relief provid

[meteorite-list] AD:Almahata Sitta 2008 TC3 for sale on eBay

2010-03-28 Thread Shawn Alan
Hello Listers, I would like to offer another Almahata Sitta micro thats is bigger in size on eBay for those who collect on a micro level. This is a perfect opportunity to add this to your collection before Almahata Sitta is not available at reasonable prices. For those that haven't heard about

Re: [meteorite-list] A Lorton thought....

2010-03-28 Thread Elizabeth Warner
Hi Mike, I live in the area, so I'll try to take a stab at answering... Snow plowed from the streets and most lots was generally plowed off to the side of the road or lot where it eventually melted. I should have taken a picture of the pile that was in the Pentagon lot... it was there last we

Re: [meteorite-list] Buzzard Coulee

2010-03-28 Thread Michael Blood
Thanks Dave, Paul, and all others who filled me in on D K Meteorites, Don Hurkot and a special thanks To Gary Fujihara who gave me every piece of info imaginable. Thanks, guys. PS: Anyone wanting to contact D K Meteorites or Don Hurkot can reach me off list for the informati

[meteorite-list] Adventures in Prospecting: Iron From the Sky

2010-03-28 Thread Carl 's
Hi All, Just found this from the Prospecting Channel, Iron From the Sky: The Meteorite Hunters with Robert Ward, Shauna Russell, Dave Gheesling, Greg Hupe and Mike Farmer. Mike had a great line about Greg finding a real hammer.:D Viewers not familiar with meteorites would not get this inside

[meteorite-list] A Lorton thought....

2010-03-28 Thread Galactic Stone & Ironworks
Hi Listees and Hunters, Although I was born up north and walked to school in the snow, we moved down south when I was a grade-schooler. So forgive me if my knowledge of snow-related things is lacking. What happens to the snow that the city/county snowplows move? Is it possible that some Lorton

Re: [meteorite-list] Apollo 13's Booster Impact: A Blast from the Past

2010-03-28 Thread Meteorites USA
Sky & Telescope has an article on this today. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/89359412.html On 3/27/2010 12:08 PM, Meteorites USA wrote: Saw this, though it was cool. But of course I have questions. ;) http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/LRO/multimedia/lroimages/lroc-20100322-apollo13booster

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 27, 2010

2010-03-28 Thread Linton Rohr
Yes Dave, I (think I) recall reading an article you wrote, with lots of good photos. Was that in Meteorite magazine? Linton - Original Message - From: "Dave Gheesling" To: "'Linton Rohr'" ; "'Jerry Flaherty'" Cc: <> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 5:59 AM Subject: RE: [meteorite-list]

[meteorite-list] AD - Meteorites for sale - beat the ebay increase

2010-03-28 Thread Greg Catterton
Hi to all, I have some nice meteorites listed for sale on ebay at good prices. Today is the last day before fees increase on ebay, buy now while the price is still low I will be listing many more items today. 10% off sales completed off ebay as always. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwanderi

Re: [meteorite-list] AD: ebay auctions ending in 24 hours

2010-03-28 Thread Moritz Karl
Hi Michael, List, Sorry for the late reply. Just got home. The specimen has not been coated or altered in any other way. It is as found. The feature you describe as glossy is merely a light reflection in the specimens crust. I am using a very powerful light so that might be the reason the crust se

Re: [meteorite-list] Rocks from Space Picture of the Day - March 27, 2010

2010-03-28 Thread Dave Gheesling
SEVERAL very nice individual irons, Linton...really a spectacular collection! Dave www.fallingrocks.com -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Linton Rohr Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 1:35 AM T

Re: [meteorite-list] Buzzard Coulee

2010-03-28 Thread Michael Blood
Anyone know from whom I ordered specimens of Buzzard Coulee At the Tucson Show? His stuff was in D K Meteorites room, but They are not listed on Google. Michael __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteoritecentral.com/mailing-list-archives.html

[meteorite-list] AD - Ebay Auctions Ending Today

2010-03-28 Thread Carsten Giessler
Dear List, i got some auctions at ebay ending today. There is a nice slice of NWA 4679, CK4, a slice of NWA 6043, the new CR2, a L3. Please take a look here: http://shop.ebay.com/gipometeorites/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25 Many thanks for viewing, have a n ice sunday! Carsten --