[meteorite-list] Grayton [was: I (Heart) Lovina]

[Galactic Stone & Ironworks]

Hi Bernd and List,

Florida is not a very hospitable environment for meteorites.  I am
surprised that any are found at all.  Much of the terrain is difficult
for hunting and the moisture levels are overwhelming.

I spent a few hours last week at Clearwater Beach, metal detecting
with my stepson, and all we found was a few pocket-spills, some foil,
and some bottle caps.  No big meteorites or Spanish armor
unfortunately. LOL

Thanks for the reminder about the info on Mr. Weir's website - I
forgot that he had a nice writeup about Grayton and Florida
meteorites.

Best regards,

MikeG

http://www.galactic-stone.com

On 08 Jun 2010 19:23:45 UT, bernd.pauli at paulinet.de
<bernd.pauli at paulinet.de> wrote:
> Hello List,
>
> "There is also Grayton, from Florida, which was dis-
> covered ' near Grayton Beach' by Hal Povenmire."
>
> Even though that's what the Met.Bull. says, it was actually found
> by two treasure hunters searching for Spanish armor at an ancient
> Indian midden. They then sent a sample to Harold Povenmire!
>
> More information on David Weir's excellent website and / or in
> Sky & Telescope:
>
> Povenmire H. (1984) The Grayton Beach Meteorite (S&T, 1984-3, p. 204).
>
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Bernd
>
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