[meteorite-list] Toronto, Canada Meteorite Display

[tett]

Pete,

A few of us saw this first hand on Thursday.  The ROM has created a 
wonderful new Mineral exhibit which was opened to the public on Saturday 
and a few of us got the invite to see it before the public opening.

We were lucky to meet up with Greg Hupe who brought along 8 planetary 
meteorites and so we were able to see NWA5000 along with Greg's other 
gorgeous planetaries.

The ROM has created a new permanent mineral exhibit which is 
outstanding.  Part of the display is a large cabinet beautifully 
organized with typical meteorites from the various classes.  Nicely done 
in a way to excite new comers to the world of meteorites.  In front of 
the display is are interactive monitors where visitors can see a picture 
of the display.  Touching the specific meteorite images brings up a 
screen with close up shoots and detailed information.  Very slick.

In a separate cabinet is the temporary display of NWA5000.  Very very cool!

Definitely worth the trip to the ROM.

Cheers!

Mike Tettenborn








Pete Pete wrote:
>  
> Greetings, all,
>  
> For my fellow Canadians and northwestern New Yorkers, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto is featuring a great sounding meteorite display for the next few months, including Greg Hupe's NWA 5000. (Will that be the encased giant "slab", Greg?)
>  
> http://www.rom.on.ca/news/releases/public.php?mediakey=lf3mjmmzij
> http://www.rom.on.ca/news/releases/public.php?mediakey=lf3mjmmzij
>  
> Best of the holidays,
> Pete
>  
>  
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