Glassthrower
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I've received permission from Mr. Michael Johnson, creator of the "Rocks From Space Picture of the Day" (RSPOD), to repost his daily links here.
So, without further ado.....let the eye candy begin! 
RSPOD for May 28, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/May_28_2008.html
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csa/montana
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Mike, this is indeed an honor for Mr. Michael Johnson to allow us to repost his daily links here!
Thank you Michael Johnson, it is appreciated!
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
AstroTech 66ED / Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Tak LE 5mm B/TMB 3.2
7mm Pentax XL, 10mm Pentax XW
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
22mm Pan, 35mm Pan
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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Glassthrower
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Here is today's RSPOD! 
Our own Gary Gibbs has a wicked Gibeon piece that has the same pedigree at this piece.
RSPOD for May 29, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/May_29_2008.html
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Dick Lipke
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It just dose not fail,every time,and I mean every time, I see a photo of one of those beauties I swear I just seen one exactly like it in my yard.Talk about living in fantasy world.I'm trapped in one.
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LX90 8",Cornado Max 40,Miyauchi 20x100 Bino's,and way to many eyepieces and filters,
Thousand Oaks 8" Ha filter
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edwincjones
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wow-thanks Mike for the great views
edj
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Glassthrower
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Another amazing iron in today's POD!
RSPOD for May 30, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/May_30_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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A striking new lunar! - NWA 4936 (provisional)
RSPOD for May 31, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/May_31_2008.html
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SPACEROCKSINC
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Thanks for letting me in! 
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Glassthrower
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Hi Michael!
Welcome to Cloudy Nights and the Space Rocks forum.
I have enjoyed your POD work for a long time now, and when CN started this new meteorite forum, I thought it would be a perfect fit. I am so glad you approve. 
Now that you are here, just be careful, because we might talk your ear off!  
Regards and clear skies,
MikeG
PS - I need to post the June 1st POD! I almost forgot. 
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Michael Gilmer - Member of the Meteoritical Society & Collector of Falling Stars.
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csa/montana
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Michael: It is indeed our pleasure to Welcome you to Cloudy Nights! We are very happy to have your expertise in our forums!
We look forward to you sharing your knowledge & experience with us here on CN!
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
AstroTech 66ED / Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Tak LE 5mm B/TMB 3.2
7mm Pentax XL, 10mm Pentax XW
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
22mm Pan, 35mm Pan
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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edwincjones
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Michael,
Welcome, but your RSPOD has been costly to me-the beautiful LDG image in May pushed me over the edge to buy a big chunk from MikeG; and this probably will not be the last RSPOD stimulated meteorite buy.
edj
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Glassthrower
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A beautiful rendition of Seymchan widmanstatten patterns. This particular piece was presented to Professor Stephen Hawking.
RSPOD for June 1st, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_1_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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A jagged and interesting Sikhote Alin shrapnel.
RSPOD for June 2nd, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_2_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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Chondrules galore!
RSPOD for June 3rd, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_3_2008.html
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The bear
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that last post i bet that guy was surprized when he found this in his shipment almost like finding a rare stamp when you buyy a lot of them.
doc
read the books Comptons encylopedia on meteorites and the authors i think it was called rocks from space i liked them both one day i want to get them for reference perhaps when they go on sale somewhere? will keep my eyes out for them. i got a sample from a friend the other day my first meteorites they are UNWA unclassified from Morrocco and looked at them through my microscope a 50 x one i use for my tarantula sexing and they were so cool...
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Glassthrower
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RSPOD for June 4th, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_4_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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Meteorite Outreach in action!
RSPOD for June 5th, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_5_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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A Gibeon specimen and a Gibeon scale cube!
RSPOD for June 6th, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_6_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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A striking silicated iron.
RSPOD for June 7th, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_7_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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A vivid demonstration that shows the differences between reflected light and cross-polarized light when examining a meteorite under magnification.
RSPOD for June 8th, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_8_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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For some reason, I cannot find the links to the RSPOD for June 9th and June 10th. I never received the link in my usual emails and it's not in the archive yet. As soon as I get them, I will repost them here.
Meanwhile, here is the latest - a nice cross polarized microscope photo of the angrite D'Orbigny. I have a piece of D'Orbigny in my personal collection.
RSPOD for June 11th, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_11_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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Brahin end piece with large olivine crystals -
RSPOD for June 13th, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_13_2008.html
We are missing a few RSPOD's from the last week, when I get in touch with the author, I'll repost them.
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csa/montana
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That is absolutely stunning!
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
AstroTech 66ED / Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Tak LE 5mm B/TMB 3.2
7mm Pentax XL, 10mm Pentax XW
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
22mm Pan, 35mm Pan
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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Glassthrower
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RSPOD for June 15th, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_15_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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A large (and quite rare) fully-crusted NWA 869 stone.
RSPOD for June 20th, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_20_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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Etched Toluca iron.
RSPOD for June 21, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_21_2008.html
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csa/montana
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Wow, that etched toluca iron is beautiful!
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Carol
AstroTech 16" Dob (Thanks ASTRONOMICS!)
AstroTech 66ED / Vixen 80MF/AstroTech Voyager
Masuyama's 7.5, 15, 25W, 35mm,
Tak LE 5mm B/TMB 3.2
7mm Pentax XL, 10mm Pentax XW
14mm Meade 4000 UWA
22mm Pan, 35mm Pan
DreamCatcher Dobservatory, #2
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Glassthrower
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I agree Carol. Etched irons are one of my favorites. The coarse octahedrites have "fat" lines in their widmanstatten patterns. Medium or fine octahedrites (and some hexahedrites) have very thin lines in their patterns. Generally, I prefer the thinner lines, like those seen in etched Gibeon. Although from time to time I see an interesting etched Campo or Diablo that has some inclusions or other traits that add to the overall pattern. You never really know what you have until you cut it open and etch it. One slice from a given meteorite might show a perfect smooth face with widmanstatten lines, while another slice from the same meteorite might be polka-dotted with silicate or carbonate inclusions. Each one is unique.
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Glassthrower
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A beautiful veined chondrite matrix - NWA 4716
RSPOD for June 24th, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_24_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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New meteorite collectors!
RSPOD for June 26th, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_26_2008.html
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Glassthrower
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This is a textbook example of the following descriptive terms used for meteorites : orientation, heat-shield, nose-cone, atmospheric ablation.
RSPOD for June 27, 2008 - http://www.rocksfromspace.org/June_27_2008.html
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