[meteorite-list] Ensisheim show 2007

[Zelimir Gabelica]

Hola List,

We are being receiving many inquiries about the dates of the 8th meteorite 
show "Ensisheim 2007".

The new circular and edvertisements should have been ready by now, however, 
unexpected technical (mainly computer) problems are forcing us to delay 
their public release. In about 3 weeks all should be ready. Info (In French 
and English) could then be found at our Ensisheim city web site, thus:

http://www.ville-ensisheim.fr/

On the other hand, Nick Gessler kindly proposed us to create a specific web 
site that we could upload with the (English) circular and further info 
about the show. This should be done quite soon as well.

The 2007 edition will be held from Friday June 15 to Sunday June 17. As in 
the past, we stay "connected" to the big "Ste Marie" mineral show that is 
nearby. Their dealer's days start as early as on Tuesday-Wednesday (June 
19-20), in case you wish to attend both shows.

The overall space available in Ensishim and table prices did not change.

Regarding accomodation, we are happy to anounce that a large brand new 
hotel (many rooms) has been built in Ensisheim, at 150 m from the show (!). 
It will officially open this Spring but reservations can be made from now on.
Prices are as fair as in the more traditional Niemerich and La Couronne, 
thus in the 70 euro range for double rooms breakfast included. (I have all 
the details, phones, faxes... available, please inquire).
For those wanting to rent a car, we can provide info. The best tip is, for 
overseas guests, to fly to Zürich (international) with a short flight 
connection to Basel, that is the nearby airport (about 25 km from Ensisheim 
and less than 20 km from Mulhouse). Avoid flights to Paris if your purpose 
is specifically Ensisehim or Ste Marie.

The topic (theme) emphasized in 2007 will concern "the strange meteorite 
external shape and morphologies and their fascinating internal odd textures 
(title still to be refined). It will be supporetd by 2 lectures.
The "internal wonders" (breccias, CAI's, unusual chondrules...) will be 
illustrated by super slides of thin sections taken by our first lecturer 
and new expert Roger Warin.
The lecturer willing to describe and explain external features 
(orientation, crust, odd morphologies, grooves, holes, inclusions, 
clasts....) is still badly "wanted". If not found soon (are there 
voluntaries ?), either Sabine Valange or myself could take this 
responsibility (and pleasure) and tell you something about this, in a short 
talk.
Many oddly shaped meteorites ande section in the corresponding exhibit 
(Regency Museum) will anyway speak by themselves, probably more than dozens 
of pictures and thousand words.

The "wild card" will, this time, be given to Alain Carion and Pierre-Marie 
Pelé, who proposed to display exclusively their brand new (old) French 
meteorite, with a lot of (historical) data.

I must also apologise for my 5 days silence on mail as many of you expected 
specific answerf from me. Our server did not cooperate this week and I lost 
(but partly found) many of my recent posts. Things gradually settle and I 
should be again in full contact next week.

Have a nice Tucson fun all!
Wish being with you but, besides the very busy schedule at work, I can't 
really decide is I prefer huge storms with mild temperatures here or your 
cold wave (snow ?) that showed these last days even in the deserts 
(kidding...).
Storm restricted yesterday to (only) max 100 km/hour winds here in 
Mulhouse. I will now drive to Belgium and be there within the next 6 hours, 
hoping to see restricted damage.

Best wishes,

Zelimir


Prof. Zelimir Gabelica
Université de Haute Alsace
ENSCMu, Lab. GSEC,
3, Rue A. Werner,
F-68093 Mulhouse Cedex, France
Tel: +33 (0)3 89 33 68 94
Fax: +33 (0)3 89 33 68 15