[meteorite-list] Moon Dust

From: JoshuaTreeMuseum <joshuatreemuseum_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:02:51 -0400
Message-ID: <AED1A02020F0495489D26FC5164373CC_at_ET>

This story has already gone viral. The Washington Post, considered by many
to be an impeccable souce, (rightly or wrongly) just misspoke the truth
twice.

"It is illegal for individuals to own moon material."

"The woman said she was unaware of the history of the dust, and gave it up
to authorities. Regency-Superior Auctions president David Kols said the
company knew it was illegal to own moon rocks, but not moon dust, and once
he learned all lunar material was illegal to possess, the auction was
cancelled."


Phil Whitmer
Received on Thu 23 Jun 2011 08:02:51 PM PDT