[meteorite-list] Mongolian Meteorite Association :-)

2005-01-25 Thread Meteoryt.net
This is one of the most strange letters I received. Mr Gonzorig Shagdarsuren send me statement of newly found M.M.A This is propably some kind of invitation for visiting Gobi Desert and cooperation between collectors. I was only surprised where they found my complete address with home phone

RE: [meteorite-list] Mongolian Meteorite Association :-)

2005-01-25 Thread McomeMeteorite Meteorite
its arrive the same to me today...but what is it??? Matteo From: Meteoryt.net [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Meteoryt.net [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com Subject: [meteorite-list] Mongolian Meteorite Association :-) Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2005 12:51:22 +0100 This is one

RE: [meteorite-list] Mongolian Meteorite Association :-)

2005-01-25 Thread tracy latimer
I had always understood that, although there might be some good collecting in the Gobi, it was very difficult. Anything found there was subject to being confiscated by the Chinese government at their discretion, no matter what papers and permits might have been filed. If these folks have

Re: [meteorite-list] Mongolian Meteorite Association :-)

2005-01-25 Thread Dave Mouat
Howdy Listees After a fairly long absence, I must weigh in on this. The Gobi Desert occurs in both China and in Mongolia. The letter apparently was sent by a person from Mongolia. As such, the Chinese Government is not the pertinent governmental body in charge of permits or export. Second, the