There is a debate going on in the USA right now over whether or not it’s ok to hunt meteorites on federal land anymore. Though this is not new information, it seems the increased popularity of meteorites through greater publicity and most probably a greater number of inquiries to the BLM (BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT) [...]
Meteorite Hunting Association
March 9, 2010 By 24 Comments
Join the Meteorite Hunting Association UPDATE: THE METEORITE HUNTING ASSOCIATION NOW HAS A WEBSITE: www.meteorite-hunting.com —————————————————- “The people for the ethical treatment of meteorites.” PETM? Naaaa… Point being I’ve proposed this idea to many meteorite hunters and they think it’s a good idea. An organization that works closely with scientists, institutions, universities, labs, museums, private [...]
Meteorite Men on Astronomy.FM Radio
March 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Join the Meteorite men tonight on Astronomy.fm Tonight at 9pm EST Skylog: Neutrino News A Sky Full of Stars interview with Science Channel’s Meteorite Men March 06 2010 04:27 UTC | Views: 173 | Comments: 0 Posted by: TonyF in AFM Radio Of Fusion Crusts and Strewn Fields: Science Channel’s Meteorite Men Make an Impact. [...]
Count Finds 28lb Nevada Meteorite!
March 4, 2010 By 3 Comments
Over the last 3 years I’ve had the priveledge of meeting and hunting with some of the worlds most professional and influential meteorite hunters. I call many of them friends and have gained a great respect and admiration for those that are able to “get out there” and hunt for meteorites in the heat of [...]
Asteroid Wiped Out Dinos! Really…
March 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This just in… “…The city-size asteroid that slammed into Earth with the force of a million nuclear bombs is what snuffed out the dinosaurs and half of all other species on Earth 65 million years ago, an international group of scientists who reviewed all available evidence said today…” It seems a new study has re-confirmed the theory [...]
Meteorite Men: Ash Creek Meteorite Fall, West, Texas
February 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It’s that time again, and regretfully this is the last one for the season. The season finale of the Meteorite Men on Science channel is Wednesday night at 9pm local time. This episode has information and adventure on the West, Texas fireball which produced the Ash Creek meteorite on February 15th 2009. This meteorite fall [...]
Meteorite Men – The Dry Lake Bed!
February 17, 2010 By 33 Comments
UPDATE: 10:57pm Feb 17th – Just finished watching the show tonight… I must say I’m quite disappointed. I really expected much more from the show than 500+ meteorites and the tiny 699 gram carbonaceous meteorite which is super rare and only the second one found outside of Antarctica. Hmmmph, that’s nothing… Anyone can find 500 [...]
Meteorite Impact Crater in Mexico?
February 11, 2010 By 3 Comments
Reports are coming in that there has been a meteorite impact 100 miles NorthEast of Mexico City. It’s also been reported that authorities have cordoned off the area. Discover Magazine’s Bad Astronomy Blog has a report Mexican Meteorite Crater? Below is an excerpt from that report. “…Reports are a bit sketchy right now, but apparently [...]
Asteroid Collision In Asteroid Belt: P/2010 A2
February 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Looks like we might have some new meteorites on the way here now after two asteroids collided in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. HISTORY’S FIRST RECORDED ASTEROID COLLISION This is the first time in the history of mankind that such an event has been witnessed and recorded. Will there be meteorites from this [...]
Tucson Show – Meteorites For Sale
January 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Finally the Tucson Show is in town. I’m in town, and adding meteorites to the site. Keep an eye out for meteorites on the Tucson Show page. I’ll have highlights from the show later. In the meantime, take a look at the first meteorites up for sale so far. Authentic Meteorite Specimens For Sale http://www.meteoritesusa.com/tucson/ [...]
