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Issue: May, 2010

Witnessed Fall: Castalia, North Carolina, USA

May 1, 2010

Witnessed Fall: Castalia, North Carolina, USA

A May 1874 Witnessed FallThe recovered meteorites of an event that was seen by eye witnesses.: Castalia, North Carolina, USA Geologic Poetry from Space: Drink from the fountain of Castilia and be inspired to write meteorite verse. Castalia fell to earth on May 14, 1874. Three pieces were collected totaling about 7.3kg with a majority [...]

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Column: Accretion Desk

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Wild Geese and a Buzzard

May 1, 2010

Wild Geese and a Buzzard

Over the years my wild goose chases for meteorites can be counted on one hand. I just don’t seem to get a lot of the calls about grandpa’s meteorite that fell on the hill just over there. But, I got home from an early morning meeting one Saturday recently as the phone rang. It was [...]

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Column: Jim's Fragments

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Recovery of Meteorites from the 4/14/2010 Fall in Wisconsin

May 1, 2010

Recovery of Meteorites from the 4/14/2010 Fall in Wisconsin

What Made the Recovery of Meteorites from the 4/14/2010 FallThe recovered meteorites of an event that was seen by eye witnesses. in Wisconsin such a Rapid and Timely Success? The quality of Doppler-radar weather images from NOAA is the main reason. There has been much written about the April 14th fireballA very bright meteor. and [...]

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Column: Bob's Findings

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IMCA Insights – May 2010

May 1, 2010

IMCA Insights – May 2010

The Cartersville Meteorite by Dave Gheesling At about 11:00 p.m local time on March 1, 2009, a meteorite was heard when crashing through the roof of a house in Bartow County, Georgia. An extensive search of the surrounding area has been conducted by the author and several others, but no additional stones have been found, [...]

Column: IMCA Insights

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Saratov L4

May 1, 2010

Saratov L4

Chuck, While you’re saving up money for that d’Orbigny angriteAn achondrite meteorite type characterized by calcium-titanium-aluminum rich pyroxene abundance. thin section you’ve been wanting I suggest you buy a chondrite TS or two, just to stay on your game. They don’t have to break the bank. One I’d suggest is Saratov if you can find [...]

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Column: Micro Visions

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Meteorite Calendar – May 2010

May 1, 2010

Meteorite Calendar – May 2010

Column: Meteorite Calendar

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Greg Hupe Finds Second Wisconsin Meteorite

May 1, 2010

Greg Hupe Finds Second Wisconsin Meteorite

Hour after hour, mile after mile, after nine days of hunting in between finds… Greg Hupe finds his second Wisconsin meteorite on May 4, 2010. This one weighs 30.3 grams. The Michael Johnson Collection of Aesthetic Rocks from Outer Space Images, text are Copyright © 2010 ROCKSFROMSPACE.org No reproduction without written permission. Web design by [...]

Column: Meteorite Of The Month

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Bediasite Tektite

May 1, 2010

Bediasite Tektite

Column: Tektite Of The Month

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