[meteorite-list] Antarctic meteorites

From: E.P. Grondine <epgrondine_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 13:45:15 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <684429.97235.qm_at_web36901.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi Doug, all -

"It is NOT about the meteorites and it NEVER was."

That's pretty much it. Years ago everyone decided that
they really didn't want to fight over the Antarctic's
resources, and the meteorite rules are just an
extension to that.

Which leaves those with really rare specimens in a
position to work out trades, providing they have the
right contacts.

As far as any acadmic exclusive claim to meteorites
goes, if some of the academics had half as good an
understanding of meteorites as many of the list
members here, then they might have a case. As it is,
the meteorites get recovered, the true specialists get
their identification samples, the collectors get
theirs, the educators get theirs, etc...

The only place where I do have a real problem is with
both the nom com and some dealers. The First Peoples
in the Americas often had names for major meteorites
which were later stolen during the conquest, and all
of this is often completely ignored or belittled by
those blinded by their lust for meteorites.

good hunting all,
E.P. Grondine
Man and Impact in the Americas



      
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