[meteorite-list] Tanezrouft 062 and lack of NWA coordinates

From: j.divelbiss_at_att.net <j.divelbiss_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri Sep 24 13:29:38 2004
Message-ID: <092420041729.7493.415459750003B40A00001D4521587667209C9C070D040A90070BD206_at_att.net>

Well put Bernd,

I have a simpler approach to my feelings about meteorite documentation, history, classification or not, etc., and that is that all meteorites are from outer space, and their time and associated pedigree here on earth is of minor relevance when compared to their universal source, and time in space. So, if I like what I see/read, I'll buy it...if I don't, I won't.

JD



-------------- Original message from bernd.pauli_at_paulinet.de: --------------

> Hello All,
>
> When I saw Frederic's and Christophe's TAN 062 pics (beautiful pics,
> by the way), I was instantly reminded of a gorgeous 8.79 gr Tanezrouft
> slice I purchased in Ensisheim from Jean-Luc Parodi. It does look very
> much like TAN 062 but will be classified as an LL5, S2, W2 in Met.Bull.
> #89, 2005.
>
> What makes it look so gorgeous is a large 10mm FeNi-troilite inclusion
> that looks a little bit like Lake Constance (Southern Germany) with a 4
> millimeter chondrule sitting right beneath.
>
> But the point I was trying to make is this:
>
> Total known weight, coordinates and other pertinent details for TAN 062
> have been published in Met.Bull. #88 and will be published for my 8.79 gr
> slice in Met.Bull. #89 - I already have the coordinates from J-L. Parodi so
> I was able to check, compare and conclude that they are different meteorites,
> not paired, not possibly paired, and the like ... no ambiguities here!
>
> But, like many others, I will continue buying NWA's without proper or sufficient
> documentation because it is the *meteorite* that is at the center of my interest
> and not possible or potential pairings. If I was a professional scientist,
> things
> would be different - as a hobby meteorite collector, it is a nuisance which does
> not bother me too much.
>
> Apart from the hassle and uproar over the "Howardite Blow Out Sale",
> I agree with Matt Morgan's and Adam's comments:
>
> "Its up to you. Point is, ENJOY this HOBBY folks!!!"
>
> "all meteorites are cool."
>
> Fall and find data is important but a eucrite or a howardite or any other
> meteorite is what it is for collectors: something to enjoy, something to
> marvel at, something to enrich our lives because "you only live life once
> so there is no time for a rehearsal, do the best you can now."
>
> Best,
>
> Bernd
>
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