[meteorite-list] NASA could sell...

From: Richard Kowalski <damoclid_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:26:42 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <1309163202.34291.YahooMailNeo_at_web113614.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

----- Original Message -----
From: Martin Altmann <altmann at meteorite-martin.de>
To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com

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And Richard, who says, that NASA wouldn't buy meteorites?
Nasa consists of hundreds of departments - of course if you address to the
janitor, he won't buy a meteorite.
But those exploring the solar system do, of course.

And the abnormal opinion of people, pretending to be scientists interested
in meteorites,
that a Moon or a chondrite is per se a crime,
that you found at best in countries with an underdeveloped meteorite
research like e.g. Australia or Oman,
but certainly not in USA.

;-)
Martin


Hey Martin,

I never suggested NASA researchers would never purchase meteorites as we all know that some do. And yes, I know some wish they had more funds available so they could purchase more material to study.

I can't speak to the scientist's attitude that no one should own meteorites and his or her statement about ethics. Everyone has their own preconceived notions, opinions and prejudices. Professional scientists are people too, with the same failings as everyone else.

Enough unintentional hitting of the beehive with a stick for now. Back to semi-lurking.

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Richard Kowalski
Full Moon Photography
IMCA #1081

Received on Mon 27 Jun 2011 04:26:42 AM PDT