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

From: Michael Farmer <mike_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2016 15:59:46 -0700
Message-ID: <CD717112-EFA5-43A2-83EB-31B3D6024DEA_at_meteoriteguy.com>

Whoever has them is an idiot. The value of lunars has fallen 80% since the time they were reported.

Michael Farmer

> On Jun 7, 2016, at 3:42 PM, Galactic Stone & Ironworks via Meteorite-list <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com> wrote:
>
> 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)
>> NaturesVault (Facebook, Pinterest & eBay)
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>> ====================
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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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