November 2009

An November 1994 Witnessed Fall: New Halfa, Sudan

An November 1994 Witnessed Fall: New Halfa, Sudan 100 Grams is Large? I’m glad someone thought so.     In all its crusted glory, my “large” individual of New Halfa radiates dimpled darkness. I appreciate the unique form this specimen holds. Many individuals of this size prefer more of an ovalized form with smooth sides and muted corners. This stone,

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O. Richard Norton (1937-2009) – A thankful Californian remembers his mentor.

An Article In Meteorite-Times Magazine by Robert Verish   O. Richard Norton (1937-2009) A thankful Californian remembers his mentor.   O. Richard Norton (left) with author, jointly holding the Los Angeles Mars rocks Image taken February 2000. I remember the first time that I met O. Richard Norton. It was February 2000 and it was during the first Tucson Show

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