[meteorite-list] Images of NWA 5000 Complete Slice

[Dave Carothers]

Absolutely awesome!!!!

Dave
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Hupe" <raremeteorites at yahoo.com>
To: "Adam" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 2:47 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Images of NWA 5000 Complete Slice


> Dear List Members,
> 
> 
> I promised some images of the only complete slice
> taken from NWA 5000, "The Cosmic Masterpiece."  The
> surprise is that a hermetically-sealed display system
> was manufactured specifically for this slice and is a
> one-off.  We would like to take this time to express
> our gratitude to Steven Domonkos Sr., Sr. Research
> Engineer, Department of Atmospheric Sciences,
> University of Washington who fabricated this fantastic
> display system.   Not only does it act as a display,
> it also operates as a preservation chamber holding a
> vacuum, which can and will be charged with nitrogen.  
> 
> 
> 
> Although it may resemble something imagined from a
> Jules Verne book, it is a meticulously-created machine
> built to aerospace standards. The tolerances are
> incredible and the workmanship is exquisite.  The
> frame was machined so precisely that it actually
> touches the slice at three points along the inside of
> the ring.  The front and back are made from a
> bullet-resistant material that will not yellow over
> time.  The synthetic o-rings are made of a material
> that will not degas, harden or decay.  The valves and
> monitoring gauge are superb.  Please ignore the base
> in the third image; it is a mock-up until a permanent
> one can be created.  It is still a work-in-progress
> that has passed all pressure testing and will be ready
> in time for its inaugural public viewing at the 39th
> Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Houston this
> March.
> 
> 
> 
> Even though lunar material is among the most robust
> meteoritic material available, these extra steps were
> taken in order to ensure that future generations will
> be able to experience NWA 5000 the same way we have
> long after our team has passed on.  We went as far as
> machining extra parts so that the future stewards of
> NWA 5000 can maintain its pristine condition for
> perhaps 1,000 years and then hopefully another system
> will be in place. 
> 
> 
> 
> The only drawback is that it is impossible to capture
> the beauty of this complete slice in an image.  It has
> to be experienced first-hand in order to truly
> appreciate it. We will provide weight and measurement
> data on the slice once it has been officially recorded
> and submitted to Guinness for a world record.
> 
> 
> 
> Image links:
> 
> 
> 
> http://themeteoritesite.com/Time-Capsule-a.jpg
> 
> http://themeteoritesite.com/Time-Capsule-b.jpg
> 
> http://themeteoritesite.com/Time-Capsule-c.jpg
> 
> Thank you for looking,
> 
> Adam
> 
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