[meteorite-list] NWA 5000 Goes Ivy League - NEW Display at Yale!

From: Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2016 18:42:12 -0400
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Hi List,

I think the mystery surrounding the Kalahari lunars is what makes them
interesting. I have asked about them in the past and nobody seems to
know much about them. From what I have read, they have been
classified, but have never been made available to collectors. I do not
know of a single private collector who has a specimen of these
meteorites. I also cannot find any academic papers or articles about
these meteorites. Their only documentation appears to be the brief
entries in the Meteoritical Bulletin.

Are there any photos of these meteorites available? Does anyone own a
specimen of these meteorites? Where are they now? Have any scientists
in the western world examined or worked with any specimens?

NWA 5000 is, without a doubt, the most aesthetically appealing lunar
meteorite in the world. I do not think there is any debate over that
fact. Other lunars are attractive, but NWA 5000 is in a class of it's
own. NWA 5000 is also one of the most well-known lunars. It has been
photographed, exhibited, studied, and published countless times. But,
it's claim to be the "world's largest lunar" will always have
questions surrounding it because of Kalahari 009. I think it is safe
to say, for now, that NWA 5000 is the most documented large lunar, but
some curious parties would like to see the Kalahari 009 mass.

Who is sitting on the Kalahari 009 mass, and why don't they make
photos or specimens available? Is it just sitting in a museum
somewhere in Botswana? And if so, why doesn't somebody visit that
museum and snap a photo of it?

I'm not trying to throw shade at NWA 5000 - I am just curious about
the about large lunars, and would love to see what the Kalahari 009
mass looks like.

Best regards,

MikeG






On 6/7/16, Mendy Ouzillou via Meteorite-list
<meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
> Graham,
>
>
>
> EXACTLY my thoughts!
>
>
>
> Mendy
>
>
>
> From: Meteorite-list [mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On
> Behalf Of Graham Ensor via Meteorite-list
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 3:42 AM
> To: Greg Hupe <gmhupe at centurylink.net>
> Cc: meteorite list <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 5000 Goes Ivy League - NEW Display at
> Yale!
>
>
>
> Great to see this happen. Just love it when exciting new meteorite displays
> emerge and collaborations between museums, the scientific community and the
> general meteorite community work out. NWA 5000 is still the most beautiful
> lunar in my opinion even though in the last couple of years a large number
> of others have been found...I think you have a few of them Darryl ;-)
>
> Which brings me to the Kalahari 009 mass which has always intrigued me. Does
> anyone know more detail about the story behind this meteorite...I would love
> to know more, or see photos details etc...and I'm sure many more in our
> community would too.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Graham
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 4:01 AM, Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list
> <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> <mailto:meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> > wrote:
>
> Thank you, Darryl,
>
> For your opinion of and the, ['legal classification'] of term, "The World's
> Largest Lunar Meteorite."
>
> First, 'Kalahari "Anything Lunar-Related" has NEVER been physically and/or
> photographically proven to be valid!
>
> Secondly as you, (as a Professional 'World-Wide' Meteorite Dealer &
> Motivator) states, "[{Questionable lunar rock (Darryl's mention}]... recent
> lunar fits together as a jigsaw which is more than twice as massive [as NWA
> 5000]"
>
> MARKETING ~ On Your Part...
>
> We've only presented a "PUBLIC DISPLAY" of NORTHWEST AFRICA 5000 (NWA 5000)
> of something I've been able to share without the Greed of ManKIND. My
> pursuit of this project was to draw 'ManKIND' back together with my team....
> NOTHING IS FOR {SALE}........ Thank you for taking a 'couple seconds' to
> 'Consider Your Thoughts' by my sharing a wonderful moment to 'Those Who
> Deserve It' !!!
>
> Best Regards,
> Greg
>
> ====================
> Greg Hupe
> The Hupe Collection
> gmhupe at centurylink.net <mailto:gmhupe at centurylink.net>
> www.NaturesVault.net <http://www.NaturesVault.net> (Online Catalog &
> Reference Site)
> www.LunarRock.com <http://www.LunarRock.com> (Online Planetary Meteorite
> Site)
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>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Darryl Pitt
> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 10:08 PM
> To: Greg Hupe
> Cc: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> <mailto:meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] NWA 5000 Goes Ivy League - NEW Display at
> Yale!
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> While this is great ? many congratulations! ? the exhibit headline
> incorrectly states that NWA 5000 is "The World's Largest Lunar Meteorite."
> In the exhibit description it states that NWA 5000 is the largest lunar
> meteorite ever discovered. Despite being uber-cool, NWA 5000 never held
> this distinction. Discovered nearly a decade earlier, the Kalahari 009 mass
> is significantly larger. In addition, there is a recent lunar which fits
> together as a jigsaw which is more than twice as massive (which Tony
> analyzed many months ago). Still...very nice. All the best / Darryl
>
>
>
>
> On Jun 6, 2016, at 8:35 PM, Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list
> <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> <mailto:meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> > wrote:
>
> Dear Meteorite Community,
>
> I would like to personally "Thank" everyone for the wonderful public and
> private compliments and congratulations for the successful launch of the NWA
> 5000 display in the Peabody Museum at Yale University.
>
> Without the vision, support and encouragement from two very key participants
> this public display would never have been realized. I would like to draw
> attention to Dr. Tony Irving for the 'Vision, Encouragement and Friendship',
> who made this all happen. His unwavering friendship, devotion to meteoritics
> and continued help will always be cherished by me. He introduced me to Dr.
> Stefan Nicolescu of Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History who has fast
> become a dear friend as well. Stefan's open-minded and artistic demeanor
> combined the Babylonian clay tablet, 'Velocity of the Moon', and lunar
> meteorite NWA 5000 into a single display after a couple of our visits
> throughout the Yale campus. This enabled the display to combine the 'Human
> Element' with a material object from our Earth's Moon!
>
> The collaboration between Tony and Stefan was crucial in ensuring that 'The
> Display' has become a reality for all the world to share!
>
> Once again, I would like to 'Thank' both Tony and Stefan!!
>
> Best Regards,
> Greg
>
> ====================
> Greg Hupe
> The Hupe Collection
> gmhupe at centurylink.net <mailto:gmhupe at centurylink.net>
> www.NaturesVault.net <http://www.NaturesVault.net> (Online Catalog &
> Reference Site)
> www.LunarRock.com <http://www.LunarRock.com> (Online Planetary Meteorite
> Site)
> NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest & eBay)
> http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault
> http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault
> IMCA 3163
> ====================
> Click here for my current eBay auctions:
> http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Greg Hupe via Meteorite-list
> Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 3:20 AM
> To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
> <mailto:meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Subject: [meteorite-list] NWA 5000 Goes Ivy League - NEW Display at Yale!
>
> Dear Meteorite Friends,
>
> I am proud to announce the Grand Opening of a very special display in the
> Peabody Museum at Yale University! My loan of the main mass of lunar
> meteorite Northwest Africa 5000 (NWA 5000), combined with an ancient clay
> tablet from the Yale Babylonian Collection (MLC 1880 - 'Velocity of the
> Moon'), is sure to amaze and thrill the public throughout the year. In
> addition to these authentic specimens, there is a full size painted replica
> of NWA 5000 to compliment the display and offer a glimpse of what the uncut
> mass looked like before sharing samples with the world.
>
> I would like to thank everyone involved who helped make this special
> occasion possible. Without the dedication and enthusiasm from these
> professionals I would not have been able to share such a marvel of nature!
>
> The display is scheduled to run through November 30, 2016. Please share in
> my excitement by viewing a few images I present here:
>
> NWA 5000 display with Babylonian clay tablet 'Velocity of the Moon':
> http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/NWA5000/NWA5000-PeabodyMuseum1.jpg
>
> NWA 5000 Main Mass:
> http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/NWA5000/NWA5000-PeabodyMuseum2.jpg
>
> Babylonian clay tablet 'Velocity of the Moon':
> http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/NWA5000/NWA5000-PeabodyMuseum3.jpg
>
> NWA 5000 replica (actual size before cutting of mass):
> http://www.naturesvault.net/Images/NWA5000/NWA5000-PeabodyMuseum4.jpg
>
> Best Regards,
> Greg
>
> ====================
> Greg Hupe
> The Hupe Collection
> gmhupe at centurylink.net <mailto:gmhupe at centurylink.net>
> www.NaturesVault.net <http://www.NaturesVault.net> (Online Catalog &
> Reference Site)
> www.LunarRock.com <http://www.LunarRock.com> (Online Planetary Meteorite
> Site)
> NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest & eBay)
> http://www.facebook.com/NaturesVault
> http://pinterest.com/NaturesVault
> IMCA 3163
> ====================
> Click here for my current eBay auctions:
> http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZnaturesvault
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