Re: [meteorite-list] Proper field data

Now that is a question I need to get answered. I never thought about it before. Pete - Original Message - From: "Mark Bowling" To: Sent: Saturday, July 18, 2009 6:52 PM Subject: [meteorite-list] Proper field data Hey all, What info do you recommend collecting when a fi

[meteorite-list] Proper field data

Hey all, What info do you recommend collecting when a find is made in the field? GPS coordinates (and datum used), in situ photos with a scale and weight are a given. But what else? I've also heard that one should not to apply a magnet to a new meteorite because a manget can affect the magnet