[meteorite-list] Meteorites Donated to Planetarium

From: JKG <h3chondrite_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed Oct 20 11:18:38 2004
Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.2.20041020082156.026ddcf0_at_pop.west.cox.net>

Well done lads!
We need more of these kinds of efforts made for the benefit of the general
public and science.

Congrats,

JKGwilliam

At 07:07 AM 10/20/2004, mark ford wrote:


>Hi,
>
>I am pleased to announce to the list, that Last Friday, Dave Harris and
>I (on behalf of the British an Irish meteorite Society which we formed
>earlier this year), presented The South Downs Planetarium with a
>substantial meteorite collection. It was gratefully received by Sir
>Patrick Moore, the famous Astronomer. Sir Patrick Moore was instrumental
>in mapping the lunar surface for the Nasa Moon missions, and has played
>a vital role in British astronomy for many years.
>
>Photos at
>http://www.freewebs.com/fordmeteorites/meteoritepresentation.htm
>
>A great day was had by all, and I would like to thank all those that
>donated material, these rocks will be used as both a study resource and
>to inspire school kids and Adults alike, on the south coast of England.
>
>The collection totaled around 35 items, including a 2.2 kilo Campo
>slice, a large Brahin Slice, and a large representative selection of
>Chondrite and Achondrite slices.
>
>Again thanks to those that donated material, much appreciated.
>
>
>Best,
>Mark Ford
>
>
>
>
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