[meteorite-list] UAz Sothwest Meteorite Center

From: Martin Altmann <altmann_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Fri Jan 20 16:47:47 2006
Message-ID: <000e01c61e0a$aa482980$367ffea9_at_ns279>

At least everyone has to agree,
that their pictorial catalogues of specimens and thin sections
are not only highly educational, but simply the best meteorite picture books
published.
Would be great if they could do smth similar for the UAz collection.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Marc Fries" <m.fries_at_gl.ciw.edu>
To: <meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 10:33 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] UAz Sothwest Meteorite Center


> Howdy
>
> I think I understand the "concern", and I can sum it up in two words:
> sour grapes.
> Marvin is an extraordinarily knowledgeable meteorite expert whom I
> would gladly work with any day. UA is lucky to have him.
>
> Cheers,
> MDF
>
> > Michael Blood says that his wife will be selling their meteorites. Is it
> > me
> > or is that really not much difference than Marvin himself selling. How
> > convenient, he will be in the room where his meteorites are being sold?
> > Or
> > are no meteorites going to be sold by them in Tucson?
> > Enquiring minds want to know.
> > Surely you can understand our concern.
> > Michael Farmer
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "D. Hill" <dhill_at_lpl.arizona.edu>
> > To: <meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com>
> > Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 1:55 PM
> > Subject: [meteorite-list] UAz Sothwest Meteorite Center
> >
> >
> >> Dear Meteorite-List,
> >>
> >> Dr. Lauretta and Marvin Killgore asked me to post this message to the
> >> List.
> >>
> >> -Dolores Hill
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> From: Dante Lauretta [mailto:lauretta_at_lpl.arizona.edu] Sent: Friday,
> >> January 20, 2006 1:30 PM
> >> To: 'meteorite-list_at_meteoritecentral.com'
> >> Subject: UAz Sothwest Meteorite Center
> >>
> >> Greetings meteorite enthusiasts, collectors, and dealers,
> >>
> >> In response to recent rumors, we are happy to clarify some
> >> misconceptions
> >> about the University of Arizona Southwest Meteorite Center. We have
> >> established the Southwest Meteorite Center to preserve the dwindling
> >> supply
> >> of extraterrestrial materials for future generations. This Center
> >> represents
> >> a unique collaboration between a (former) meteorite dealer and a
> >> meteorite
> >> scientist. History shows that meteorites have always been collected and
> >> always will be collected. Private collectors and dealers have made
> >> important
> >> contributions to meteorite science. We hope to address the tensions
that
> >> currently exist between the commercial and scientific meteorite
> >> communities
> >> and establish a productive relationship between meteorite scientists,
> >> dealers, and collectors.
> >> Our goals are as follows: We have established an organization that will
> >> benefit both the scientific and commercial meteorite communities. We
> >> will
> >> educate future generations of meteorite scientists, dealers, collectors
> >> and
> >> the general public about the importance of studying and preserving
> >> meteorites. It is our goal to have the Southwest Meteorite Center
become
> >> a
> >> leader in meteorite research and education. We intend to become a
> >> world-class meteorite repository and house one of the largest meteorite
> >> collections in the world. We will curate this material to the highest
> >> standards and ensure that it is accessible to both researchers and the
> >> general public. We aspire to provide rapid and accurate classification
> >> of
> >> any meteorite sample brought to our center.
> >>
> >> Marvin Killgore has ceased his business as a meteorite dealer. The
> >> Southwest
> >> Meteorite Lab will not be selling meteorites at the Tucson show.
> >> However,
> >> you will still have the opportunity to talk and visit with Marvin about
> >> the
> >> University of Arizona's Southwest Meteorite Center in Room 121 at the
> >> Inn
> >> Suites from Jan. 28 - Feb. 11 (9 A.M.-6 P.M.). Exquisite meteorites,
> >> posters, and educational materials will be on display.
> >> Meteorites that were donated to the University of Arizona will never be
> >> sold. In accordance with existing policy, Donor's wishes will be
> >> honored
> >> and all meteorites deposited at the University of Arizona will be used
> >> solely for public education and research.
> >>
> >> If anybody has any questions or concerns about the goals and objectives
> >> of
> >> the Southwest Meteorite Center they are strongly encouraged to contact
> >> Dante
> >> Lauretta (lauretta_at_lpl.arizona.edu) or Marvin Killgore
> >> (killgore_at_lpl.arizona.edu) to discuss the details.
> >>
> >> Dante Lauretta
> >> Marvin Killgore
> >> Tucson, AZ Jan. 20th, 2006
> >>
> >>
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> Marc Fries
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