IMCA – December 2009

Munich Mineral Show 2009
by Maria Haas

Hello Fellow Members!

This year marks the 46th anniversary of the spectacular October 30th to November 1, 2009 Munich Mineral Show. It is my pleasure to share some pictures and observations on behalf of those who were able to attend.

The large iron tower in front of the east entrance — The large iron tower in front of the east entrance. (Photo courtesy of Hanno Strufe)

Ali Hmani, Marcin Cimala and one HUGE Allende — Ali Hmani, Marcin Cimala and one HUGE Allende (Picture courtesy of Marcin Cimala)

Hans Koser, Kazimierz Mazurek, and a BIG Campo — Hans Koser, Kazimierz Mazurek, and a BIG Campo (Picture courtesy of Marcin Cimala)

It appears as though some members who faithfully attend every year did their best to fit the show into their schedule.

Mark Jost visiting the Tomelleri’s — Mark Jost visiting the Tomelleri's (Photo courtesy of Mirko Graul)

Peter Marmet and Beat Booz — Peter Marmet and Beat Booz (Photo courtesy of Mirko Graul)

Stefan Ralew of Chladni's Heirs — Stefan Ralew of Chladni's Heirs. No, that isn't Martin Altmann in the space suit on the right. (Photo courtesy of Stefan Brandes)

Mr. and Mrs. Hans Koser — Mr. and Mrs. Hans Koser smiling pleasantly (Photo courtesy of Mirko Graul)

The infamous Fliegerbräu — The infamous Fliegerbräu hosts the meteorite gathering on Friday during the show (Photo courtesy of Hanno Strufe)

Christian Anger, Hanno Strufe, Dirk Hohmann, and Katherine Hohmann — Christian Anger, Hanno Strufe, Dirk and Katherine Hohmann (Photo courtesy of Hanno Strufe)

Guests at the Fliegerbräu — Christian Anger, Hanno Strufe, Dirk & Katherine Hohmann, Beat Booz, Peter Marmet, Tina Graul, Mirko Graul and Mark Jost (Picture courtesy Marcin Cimala)

Sergey Vasiliev and Hans Koser — Friend of Sergey Vasiliev, Sergey Vasiliev, and Hans Koser (Photo courtesy of Marcin Cimala)

Martin Altmann, Stefan Ralew, Andi Gren, Thomas Dehner, Olaf Gabel — Martin Altmann, Stefan Ralew, Andi Gren, Thomas Dehner, Olaf Gabel (Photo courtesy of Marcin Cimala)

As we all would expect, the amount of NWA material available was much less than years past but the meteorite community’s camaraderie has not changed.

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Best wishes and happy holidays to all of you!

Maria Haas
Treasurer to the Stars

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