AW: [meteorite-list] Poll : Online Encyclopedia of Meteorites

[David Weir]

Hi all,

Just wanted to include the website for MetBase, which explains its scope 
  - really awesome.

http://www.metbase.de/

David



David Weir wrote:
> Hello Martin,
> 
> Thanks for the kind comments about my site, which will remain free for 
> everyone to study. My site is simply my ongoing synopsis of selected 
> research being published by the many accomplished meteoriticists, whose 
> dedication to this field of science allows anyone with an interest to 
> follow the progress of revealing the history of our solar system. It's 
> the best front-row seat I could imagine.
> 
> I'm sure Pierre-Marie has his own original ideas for his potential 
> online Encyclopedia of Meteorites, and I have no desire to expand my 
> scope to encompass more than I am now writing on my meteoritestudies 
> site, or to enter into any commercial ventures.
> 
> I am already familiar with the subscription-based MetBase Library 
> continuously edited by Jörn Koblitz (over 30,000 entries I believe), 
> which is widely utilized around the world, so I'm not sure what more 
> needs to be established in this arena. MetBase is a truly remarkable 
> project, and I'm priviledged to have my modest collection entered into 
> its extensive database. I do not subscribe to MetBase, but I have seen 
> its scope, and I think others on this List might be interested; 
> (contact: info at metbase.de).
> 
> Regards,
> David