[meteorite-list] Meteorite Picture of the Day

Today's Meteorite Picture of the Day: Unclassified NWA Contributed by: Jean Redelsperger http://www.tucsonmeteorites.com/mpodmain.asp __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteorite-list@meteoritece

[meteorite-list] Ringwoodite discovered in terrestrial diamond..

Interesting -  terrestrial Ringwoodite contains 1% water! So theres probably as much water underneath us than in the worlds oceans.. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26553115 __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.c

Re: [meteorite-list] Facebook.... a viable forum?

Problem is fragmentation. There are already many meteorite groups on facebook, twitter, et al. If everybody keeps creating new ones eventually they [will] all be more or less empty like so many other forums. The beauty of the Met-list is it's simplicity, and the fact that its actually quite bu

[meteorite-list] (AD) METEORITES FOR SALE

Hi list. Its been a while. Its great to see such activity again. I have 5 meteorites for sale. I have a 53 gram oriented GAO with flow lines and rollover lipping 100% crusted $275, I also have a 2.6 gram very oriented nwa 869 with bubbly crust $75, I also have a 9.98 gram oriented sikhote-alin with

[meteorite-list] Ringwoodite and water found in a diamond

First time ringwoodite has been identified in terrestrial rock.  (I see no mention that a carbonado has been ruled out/excluded so I am relying on the report as -is) Elton A microscopic crystal of a

Re: [meteorite-list] Ungrouped Achondrite Prices (NWA 7325 and others)

thanks Carl, good synopsis. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPad > On Mar 12, 2014, at 9:06 PM, Carl Agee wrote: > > Hi Mike and All: > > "Achondrite-ung" one of my favorite things! Also the enigmatic > groupings like ACA, LOD, WIN, BRAC, URE, fascinating! From what I have > seen and heard about

Re: [meteorite-list] Facebook.... a viable forum?

I have sold hundreds of thousands on Facebook. Ignore at your own peril and demise:) Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2014, at 4:28 PM, Anne Black wrote: > > Private comment from one of the most highly regarded (and recently retired) > meteoriticist: > > "Facebook is for old p

Re: [meteorite-list] Ungrouped Achondrite Prices (NWA 7325 and others)

I've been selling NWA 7325 for a few hundred per gram, barely above my cost. It is a unique meteorite in every way. A must-have for any type collection. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2014, at 5:57 PM, "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" > wrote: > > In all fairness, the highest pri

[meteorite-list] AD: Ebay Auctions Ending In 2 to 5 Days

Greetings, I have eBay auctions ending in less than 2 Days and a large Murchison (107.3 gm) ending in 5 days. The Murchison will sell off eBay unless someone puts a bid on it. I have reduced the price $2,000 and it is below $117/gram. Here is a link to my items http://www.ebay.com:80/sch/a

Re: [meteorite-list] Facebook.... a viable forum?

Hi all! FaceBook (FB) is one of the greatest communications tools of our time. Like it or not. No matter what your opinion is of it, the facts back up what I just typed. If one takes the time to learn how to actually use it, managing all the control features it has, it works very good. I

Re: [meteorite-list] Facebook.... a viable forum?

Discussing whether Facebook is a viable forum versus the MetList is not really the issue. Anyone who has spent time recently on the established meteorite pages on Facebook knows that they are not just viable but thriving. The Met-List is also important as a complementary source of information, d

Re: [meteorite-list] Facebook.... a viable forum?

Couldn't have said it better myself Mendy! On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 8:00 AM, Mendy Ouzillou wrote: > Discussing whether Facebook is a viable forum versus the MetList is not > really the issue. Anyone who has spent time recently on the established > meteorite pages on Facebook knows that they are

Re: [meteorite-list] New meteorite discovery 2.4lbs / New photographypage in the works

Agreed. Look at that pavement. How can a person spot a meteorite amongst that geological chaos? Thank heaven for metal detectors! And Paul - I love ventifacts also. Aeolian processes create some interesting artifacts. :) Best regards, MikeG -- --

[meteorite-list] Metbull down?

Anyone else having issues with Metbull? Haven't been able to access it since yesterday an am realizing how important it is now that I can't access it! :) __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteori

Re: [meteorite-list] Metbull down?

Same here. I too can’t access the database. Mike Mike Tettenborn Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada t...@rogers.com On Mar 13, 2014, at 12:18 PM, Aras Jonikas wrote: > Anyone else having issues with Metbull? Haven't been able to access it since > yesterday an am realizing how important it is now

[meteorite-list] FW: Impact Book on Sale!!

From: astror...@hotmail.com To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: Impact Book on Sale!! Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:36:31 -0500 Hello All! Not an ad for The Geological Society of America, but, they have a great publication about impacts. "The Sedimentary Record of Meteorite Impacts." I p

[meteorite-list] Type 3 NWA 869's

Hi All, I'm just wanting to get some sort of idea from the list of how rare NWA 869 stones are that contain type 3 clasts, so let me ask this, out of a 1,000 52g stones, how many might end up having a decent sized clast, let's say around a cubic centimeter? Or maybe I should be asking in a diff

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: Impact Book on Sale!!

Thanks, Gary! Duh, I had that copied but my paste dried up! Dennis Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2014, at 11:43 AM, "Gary Fujihara" wrote: > > For those interested in procuring a copy of this book, point your web browser > to: > > http://rock.geosociety.org/Store/detail.aspx?id=SPE437 >

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: Impact Book on Sale!!

For those interested in procuring a copy of this book, point your web browser to: http://rock.geosociety.org/Store/detail.aspx?id=SPE437 gary On Mar 13, 2014, at 7:39 AM, Dennis Miller wrote: > From: astror...@hotmail.com > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Subject: Impact Book on Sal

Re: [meteorite-list] FW: Impact Book on Sale!!

Thanks Dennis and Gary! Just ordered me a copy and some extras for friends. I'm looking forward to getting this book. John On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 1:39 PM, Dennis Miller wrote: > From: astror...@hotmail.com > To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com > Subject: Impact Book on Sale!! > Date: Thu, 1

[meteorite-list] Impact Book on Sale!!

Hi Dennis and List, Thanks a lot for this heads-up! I immediately ordered the follwing publications: 1. Large Meteorite Impacts III 2. Large Meteorite Impacts and Planetary Evolution IV 3. The Sedimentary Record of Meteorite Impacts Best wishes from Germany, Bernd ___

[meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - Steins (New Mexico)

Hello Bob & Moni, Hello List, "You're welcome, Bernd!" My pleasure! "I had to donate a thin-section and the type-specimen (taken from the main-mass) in order to 'get the ball rolling' again." Thank you for getting the Steins ball rolling again! A "Rolling Stone" ... so-to-speak! :-) "stein"

[meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

Hi all, Now that it's probably been at least 10 years since Proud Tom's last appearance would someone please tell me (publicly or privately) who was behind that persona? I may be the only list member that still remembers him and his antics who doesn't know who was behind it. -- Rock

[meteorite-list] NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Resumes Full Duty

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2014-078 NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Resumes Full Duty Jet Propulsion Laboratory UPDATED: March 13, 2014 Engineers have restored NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to full operations, following a March 9 unplanned swap of duplicate computer

Re: [meteorite-list] Met Bulletin Update - Steins (New Mexico)

Oh, by the way: that "..ei.." in the German word Stein is pronounced like the "i" in the word "mine", not differently. :-) Regarding Facebook and other social networks: I´m another one of those "oldies amongst other oldies": no FB! I rely on Art´s list and mainly on my private contacts establishe

[meteorite-list] Switzerland / Italy Meteor 13MAR2014

List, Switzerland / Italy Meteor 13MAR2014 Dirk Ross...Tokyo http://lunarmeteoritehunters.blogspot.jp/2014/03/switzerland-italy-meteor-13mar2014.html __ Visit the Archives at http://www.meteorite-list-archives.com Meteorite-list mailing list Meteori

[meteorite-list] How Did Life Arise? Fuel Cells May Have Answers

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.php?release=2014-079 How Did Life Arise? Fuel Cells May Have Answers Jet Propulsion Laboratory March 13, 2014 How life arose from the toxic and inhospitable environment of our planet billions of years ago remains a deep mystery. Researchers have simulated the

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

Hello(tap, tap, tap) Is this thing on? Can anyone one hear me? Come on, I know someone out there knows. On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 1:30 PM, Ruben Garcia wrote: > Hi all, > > Now that it's probably been at least 10 years since Proud Tom's last > appearance would someone please tell

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

Hey Ruben, I remember Proud Tom. I always thought there was a pirate behind the persona (but I could be wrong). gary On Mar 13, 2014, at 12:01 PM, Ruben Garcia wrote: > Hello(tap, tap, tap) Is this thing on? Can anyone one hear me? > > Come on, I know someone out there knows. >

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

Hi, I guess I was wrong, I've had several private emails and no one seems to know - or disclose if they do know. On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 3:02 PM, Gary Fujihara wrote: > Hey Ruben, I remember Proud Tom. I always thought there was a pirate behind > the persona (but I could be wrong). > > gary > >

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

Hi Ruben, Gary, and List; I remember there were several theories at the time, but I never heard anything definitive. -Art -Original Message- From: meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com [mailto:meteorite-list-boun...@meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Ruben Garcia Sent: Thursday,

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

Hi all, Yup, I was wrong! If Art doesn't know it must be a good secret - I thought I alone was in the dark. On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 3:06 PM, Art Jones wrote: > Hi Ruben, Gary, and List; > > I remember there were several theories at the time, but I never heard > anything definitive. > > -Art >

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

The so-called "Cap´n" knows the whole story and can tell all the answers that you are longing for. By the way: it wasn´t the best chapter in the history of this famous list: it had it´s time, way back then, but then again things move(d) on to much more serious issues, which was/is good. Alex Berl

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

Do tell Senor Capitan, Inquiring minds want to know. It's so funny how many emails I've had off list with list members also wanting to know his identity, and asking if I've been told privately. Well, with the notable exception of one very honest lady in Colorado - who couldn't care less. No one

[meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

Hello All, Alex wrote: "it wasn´t the best chapter in the history of this famous list" Definitely not. A former list member wrote this to Alex and to me on Friday, April 09, 2004: "I have had no problems with his spoofs on me. Just more the fact he started by trying to be offensive...to xxx an

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

Note to self: Send Bernd only positive/uplifting messages, he keeps emails a LONG time! On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 3:42 PM, Bernd V. Pauli wrote: > Hello All, > > Alex wrote: "it wasn´t the best chapter in the history of this famous list" > > Definitely not. A former list member wrote this to Alex

[meteorite-list] Message from Bob King RE: Broken Chelyabinsk

Hi all, Bob is have trouble posting so he asked me to post this for him. Hi everyone, As long as the list is all lively again, I've been wondering about all the broken Chelyabinsk meteorites. Would it be correct to assume that most are missing a chunk because they were damaged by the shock waves

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

I don't know who it was either. And yes, Ruben, I don't need to know. The whole thing was rude, crude, insulting to women and to lots of members of the MetList. I hope that person has left the Meteorite World and is still deeply ashamed. Yes, Mr. Blood had something to do with it, and I hope he

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

Oh Anne, I was intentionally being cryptic about who the "Lady in Colorado" was! I was trying to start my own "Proud" secret. But you and your honesty ruined it. I still LIKE you though. : ) On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 4:07 PM, Anne Black wrote: > I don't know who it was either. And yes, Ruben,

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

And, as this was before my time, Anne has properly given the perspective the correct duethanks Anne...and notice that Cap't is not responding, a worthy position. Usually this is where Art slaps us and says "enough!" -Original Message- From: Anne Black Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

No Mark, Insulting people is never funny, and should never be tolerated. Anne M. Black www.IMPACTIKA.com impact...@aol.com -Original Message- From: Mike Groetz To: Anne Black Cc: rubengarcia85382 ; alex.seidel ; Meteorite List ; art.jones Sent: Thu, Mar 13, 2014 5:16 pm Subject:

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

I hope he will. Soon Anne M. Black www.IMPACTIKA.com impact...@aol.com -Original Message- From: rickmont To: rubengarcia85382 ; alex.seidel ; Anne Black Cc: Meteorite-list ; art.jones Sent: Thu, Mar 13, 2014 5:22 pm Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom? And, as this was

Re: [meteorite-list] Metbull down?

The Met Bulletin appears to be back up and running normally. :) -- - Web - http://www.galactic-stone.com Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/galacticstone Twitter - http://twitter.com/galacticstone Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/galac

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

No need Anne, We can stop without Art's intervention... I didn't realize it was still such a touchy subject. Moving on now On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 4:36 PM, Anne Black wrote: > I hope he will. > Soon > > > > Anne M. Black > www.IMPACTIKA.com > impact...@aol.com > > > -Original Mess

Re: [meteorite-list] Proud Tom?

It only took 20 emails. On March 13, 2014 5:44:36 PM MDT, Ruben Garcia wrote: >No need Anne, > >We can stop without Art's intervention... I didn't realize it was >still such a touchy subject. > >Moving on now > > > >On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 4:36 PM, Anne Black wrote: >> I hope he will. >> So

Re: [meteorite-list] Message from Bob King RE: Broken Chelyabinsk

We never found any piece broken on impact, all fell on multiple feet of snow. The fragments and breaks pretty much all occurred in flight. Likely from smacking into each other. Michael Farmer Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2014, at 4:00 PM, Ruben Garcia wrote: > > Hi all, Bob is have trouble

[meteorite-list] Permits to Hunt Antarctica

I guess you can get a permit to remove meteorites from the Antarctic. Anyone know bout this? see link: about 1/5 way down entry for Friday, November 27, 2009 Speaking of which has anyone successfully gotten a commercial meteorite huting permit from the BLM yet? feel free to contact me off l

[meteorite-list] permit to hunt Antarctica

Whoops here is the link: http://blogs.abc.net.au/catalyst/paul_willis/page/2/ I guess you can get a permit to remove meteorites from the Antarctic. Anyone know bout this? see link: about 1/5 way down entry for Friday, Nov

Re: [meteorite-list] Metbull down?

If somebody told me about it, it would have been back up earlier! Write next time... Jeff On 3/13/2014 7:43 PM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks wrote: The Met Bulletin appears to be back up and running normally. :) __ Visit the Archives at http://w