[meteorite-list] A heads-up: Sky & Telescope, February 2010
bernd.pauli at paulinet.de
bernd.pauli at paulinet.de
Sat Jan 23 07:04:12 EST 2010
Hello Folks,
Sky & Telescope: Special Moon Issue
A breathtaking close-up view of Tycho on p. 21 - you feel like being there right next to it!
An equally breathtaking close-up view of lunar far-side crater Antoniadi on p. 24.
Unfortunately, less spectacular, a photo of a Millbillillie specimen on p.54 regarding Vesta:
"Vesta is a prime binocular target this winter and spring."
The descriptive text says:
"Both (= Vesta and Millbillillie) are made of the volcanic mineral pyroxene, a substance
that makes Vesta ... unique"
Hmm, why should pyroxene make Vesta "unique" among the asteroids?
Eucrites are plagioclase- and pigeonite* bearing basalts or gabbros. Pyroxene*,
olivine and plagioclase are common constituents of several meteorite classes.
*pigeonite = Ca-poor clinopyroxene
Best wishes from
Germany,
Bernd
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