[meteorite-list] AD - New items listed

I have several items listed tonight (I know it's Wed and not Tue).  You can see them here at http://www.ebay.com/sch/samhill01/m.html I have several terrestial listings at http://www.ebay.com/sch/xeqtr/m.html Also don't forget to checkout my online store: Rocky's Stones at http://www.bonanza.

[meteorite-list] Meteor Outburst over Europe

Space Weather News for Sept. 11, 2013 http://spaceweather.com METEOR NEWS: Earth is passing through a stream of debris from an unknown comet or asteroid. It happens every year around this time and produces a minor shower known as the "September epsilon Perseids." This year, Earth ran into a

Re: [meteorite-list] Attention: Denver Gem and Mineral Show Attendees

Hi Adam, The official "Denver Gem and Mineral Show" is not underway yet, as it opens on Friday. But there are several satellite shows that are underway, like the Colorado Mineral & Fossil Show (which is at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, formerly the Holiday Inn) and the Coliseum show. Regards, Bob L.

Re: [meteorite-list] Alcohol + water + NaOH

Mendy...I think Francesco is talking about the preservation process and not the etching. I have managed to preserve irons to some degree using NaOH solution without alcohol...but I was a bit hit and miss with the dilution and times they were left for. Graham On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:29 PM, Mend

Re: [meteorite-list] Everything now up on Foote Sale

Greetings all, The full Foote Collection is now "up" at http://www.webbers.com/meteorites/auction/ All new items are on a 48hr bid basis (all items already bid For are on the old 24hr bid basis). The Footes are on the final drive in hopes of raising the money For Gary to

Re: [meteorite-list] Alcohol + water + NaOH

I'm not at all familiar with what you are trying to accomplish by soaking an iron in a basic solution of sodium hydroxide for a week, but it sure doesn't sound like a good idea. The best thing to do to prevent rust is to vacuum seal it in a glass container. Also, if you must handle it, wear cotton

[meteorite-list] Attention: Denver Gem and Mineral Show Attendees

Hello List, It has been a lot of fun seeing many of your so far, as the Denver Gem and Mineral Show is well underway. The weather may be gloomy but the deals are still happening! Featuring dozens of new classifications and popular falls and finds from exotic locations from all over the world

[meteorite-list] *AD* A Nice Odessa and Gibeon For Sale

I have a nice big Gibeon and an Odessa for sale on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/331020799158?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 http://www.ebay.com/itm/331020789004?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Thanks, Phil Whitmer Joshua Tree Earth & Space Museum _

[meteorite-list] Deep Impact Feared Lost

http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n1309/10deepimpact/ NASA's plucky Deep Impact probe feared lost BY STEPHEN CLARK SPACEFLIGHT NOW September 10, 2013 Scientists fear NASA's comet-chasing Deep Impact spacecraft may be lost in space after a software glitch cut off communications between the a

Re: [meteorite-list] Alcohol + water + NaOH

Francesco, As far as I know, Sodium Hydroxide will not etch iron. Did you mean NitAl (Nitric acid + Alcohol)? Mendy Ouzillou > > From: Mendy Ouzillou >To: Francesco Moser ; "Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com" > >Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 2:28 PM

[meteorite-list] Team Attempts to Restore Communications With Deep Impact Spacecraft

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2013-275 Team Attempts to Restore Communications Jet Propulsion Laboratory September 10, 2013 Deep Impact Mission Status Report PASADENA, Calif. - Ground controllers have been unable to communicate with NASA's long-lived Deep Impact spacecraft. La

[meteorite-list] Comet Found Hiding in Plain Sight By Spitzer Spacecraft

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2013-274 Comet Found Hiding in Plain Sight Jet Propulsion Laboratory September 10, 2013 For 30 years, a large near-Earth asteroid wandered its lone, intrepid path, passing before the scrutinizing eyes of scientists armed with telescopes while keeping

[meteorite-list] Alcohol + water + NaOH

Hello, I have a roughly cutted Muonionalusta slice to make beatiful. I will grind, polishing and etching it ... and after for prevent rust and stabilize it I'm planning to use the method alcohol + water + NaOH . But I have few question: Ethanol at 96% works fine? I have to use distilled water or

[meteorite-list] New Molecular Species Found In Sutter's Mill Meteorite

Abstract here: http://www.pnas.org/gca?allch=&submit=Go&gca=pnas%3B1309113110v1 Phil Whitmer Joshua Tree Earth & Space Museum __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.

[meteorite-list] Indian Butte, AZ Meteorite pictures

Hi list, In order to better document the Indian Butte strewn field I be adding photos of the finds on my web page with find numbers. Anyone with pictures of finds made at Indian Butte contact me off list. You could also submit the photos to the Meteoritical bulletin database. Thanks, Sonny

[meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

Today's Meteorite Picture of the Day: ALHA 78113 Contributed by: AMN http://www.tucsonmeteorites.com/mpod.asp __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com http://six.pai