[meteorite-list] Keeping a meteorite database

[John.L.Cabassi]

G'Day Elizabeth and Steve
I forgot to add that this program can be modified to just deal with
meteorites. And on top of that, it's constantly being upgraded on a
regular basis. Some of the fields include

- Acquired
- Main Species
- Description
- Locality
- Country
- Source
- Original Cost
- Current Cost
- List Price
- Purchase Price
- Size
- Weight
- Location
- Free Field 1
- Free Field 2
- Image 1
- Image 2
- Image 3
- Image 4
- Notes
- Reference Number

Cheers
John
IMCA # 2125

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of
Elizabeth Warner
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 11:05 AM
To: meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Keeping a meteorite database


Hi Steve & List,

I would also be interested if something already exists...

But making a database (using just Excel or other similar spreadsheet 
program, I'm also okay using MS Access) wouldn't be hard, but what 
fields should be included?

Since I'm also new to collecting, I wouldn't know off the top of my head

what notes to make sure I record with my acquisitions...

I've noticed that generic info about a meteorite is usually included in 
the eBay descriptions and that's easy enough to copy, but what things 
about my specific specimen should I take note of??

Also, any advice on how best to display them? (one came with an acrylic 
easel...)

(11 meteorites with 2 on the way)

Clear Skies!
Elizabeth





Steve Witt wrote:
> Greetings list,
> 
> I remember several years ago that one of the list members (I think) 
> had a meteorite database available on CD. It was simply a matter of 
> downloading to your computer and it formed the framework for keeping 
> all pertinent info on your collection, including a place for photos.
> 
> Is there something like this still available? If not I would like to 
> ask that those that do catalogue their collections please give me some

> ideas on what programs you are using. I really have no idea of where 
> to start. Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated. And if 
> there are any computer geeks on the list, a CD like the one I 
> mentioned would probably sell quite well here on the list.
> 
> thanx,
> Steve
> 
>  
> Steve Witt
> IMCA #9020
> http://imca.cc/
> 
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