[meteorite-list] [re-list] Slow Classifications

From: Greg Hupe <gmhupe_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:27:44 -0400
Message-ID: <849320AF0574435E940A695DFC5C49C5_at_greg323a964987>

I like your "P.S." for the Galapagos turtle, maybe the 'List' should name
him as a spokesperson, maybe "BP", (Be Patient)!! :-)
GH


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From: "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
To: "Greg Hupe" <gmhupe at htn.net>
Cc: "Mike Miller" <meteoritefinder at gmail.com>; "Meteorite List"
<meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:07 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Slow Classifications


> Hi Greg,
>
> It's not instant gratification I want, I am just curious about these
> falls and want to know more about them. Cartersville fell over a year
> ago. And it's been over 6 months since Lorton. I understand that
> Lorton is tied up legally, so it's not available for analysis. It's
> been 3 months since Wisconsin and there is material in the hands of
> those who can classify it. I admit that I am inexperienced with the
> classification part of meteorites, but how long does it take to make a
> thin section and then look at it? I would think that the scientists
> would be more eager than I to know the types, so I would imagine that
> it's not the scientist's fault if the classification is slow. In the
> case of Lorton, it's obviously legal red tape. But what about
> Cartersville, Kosice and Wisconsin? I just think it's a bit weird and
> inconsistent - we saw a classification for Ash Creek within a week of
> the fall. So, apparently Ash Creek was deemed important enough for an
> expedited classification. Why is Wisconsin and others so different?
> Or, what was different about Ash Creek?
>
> I'm a patient guy, but I am also a curious one and I'd wondering why
> some falls get classified quick and others languish for years.
>
> Best regards,
>
> MikeG
>
> PS - maybe that Galapagos turtle is doing the classifications. ;)
>
>
>
>
> On 7/27/10, Greg Hupe <gmhupe at htn.net> wrote:
>> I do not understand the impatience these days...let the scientists
>> perform
>> their work without the instant gratification a few individuals want.
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mike Miller" <meteoritefinder at gmail.com>
>> To: "Galactic Stone & Ironworks" <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
>> Cc: "Meteorite List" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 10:45 PM
>> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Slow Classifications
>>
>>
>> Ok I agree what is the hold up? What is the lack of enthusiasm? Why
>> are the people who do the classification work not excited to produce
>> results? Is there something about a meteorite that falls from space to
>> the earth that is not exciting?
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 7:19 PM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks
>> <meteoritemike at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi Listees!
>>>
>>> Does anyone have any updates on the classifications of the following
>>> meteorites?
>>>
>>> Lorton
>>> Kosice
>>> Wisconsin (Livingston/Mifflin)
>>> Cartersville
>>>
>>> None of these falls have been published in the Meteoritical Bulletin
>>> yet and there has been no word on the petrologic types. If anyone
>>> knows the petrologic types of these meteorites, please share that
>>> info. :)
>>>
>>> Best regards,
>>>
>>> MikeG
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