[meteorite-list] finding meteorites

[tett]

James,

If you do a google search on "general information about meteorites" you will 
get some good sites.

This one is very good.: 
http://www.haberer-meteorite.de/english/General%20information.htm  Eric 
Twelker has a great page of FAQ's etc. as well.: 
http://www.alaska.net/~meteor/Learn.htm

Also, David Weir's web site is often referenced on the list.  It is great 
for finding images of specific classes of meteorites as well as getting more 
in depth information.: http://www.geocities.com/~dweir/

There are also some fabulous books available which are a must if you want to 
get a good understanding of meteorites.  Will recommmend some if you wish.

As for "finding" meteorites there is only one easy way.  EBay.  There are 
also many excellent dealers with their own web pages.  I will gladly 
recommend some of my favourite dealers, off list, if you wish.  If you are 
lucky to live near some deserts in the south western United States then you 
may have some luck finding your own meteorites.  Probably the best way is to 
find experienced hunters who would be willing to take you on some hunts.

Hope this helps,

tett
Owen Sound, Ontario


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rod" <stargatesg1 at verizon.net>
To: "metorite list" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2005 8:53 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] finding meteorites


> Hello to all in the group,
> I have been lurking for a few days and reading the messages. There seem to
> be some VERY intelligent people on here and I feel a bit confused by all 
> of
> the nomenclature and classification numbers.
> I have never even held a meteorite in my hand but am interested in
> finding/collecting them. I do some metal detecting when my back/knees 
> allow
> it and would like to add identifying meteorites to my knowledge base.
> Can someone provide a few good websites giving general knowledge about
> meteorite identifying? There are quite a few sites that come up with a
> Google search but with the amount of meteor-wrongs I have read about, It
> would help to know the information I am reading is factual.
>
> Any help would be appreciated,
> Thanks,
> James
>
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