Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Other >> Space Rocks Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 edwincjones Post Laureate Reged: 04/10/04 Posts: 4423 care and feeding of meteorite collections       #2342829 - 04/21/08 05:37 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   how does one store, display, care for a meteorite? cases? plastic baggies? loose in a box? edj -------------------- n w arkansas Binocular, Solar, General Amateur Astronomy Post Extras:       molniyabeer Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/08/05 Posts: 2061 Loc: Central Coast, California Re: care and feeding of meteorite collections [Re: edwincjones]       #2343690 - 04/22/08 12:39 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Basically, it's however you like, so long as you can assure adequate protection for them. Most irons will eventually rust if not treated (laquer, oils, etc) or stored in a sealed container with desecant. Also, the oils on skin will promote rusting if you handle it a lot. Some stones can rust, too, so similar precaustions should be considered. If you want to display them easily, there are a number of clear plastic cased you can use. Mike (glassthrower) has put up a thread with some great examples of cased used for sports collectibles. Flat samples also work with "riker" mounts (flat cases with a padded liner). If you don't want to display them, bags or ziploc containers are alternatives. When handling, try to have clean, dry hands or wear gloves. Don't store the samples in a damp or humid area (I found out the hard way with an etched Canyon Diablo iron...). I think that's the basics and I'm sure others will have more detailed suggestions. Falling skies. -------------------- Steve 16" Meade LightBridge (Beowulf) 10" Hardin DSH, StarMax 127mm Mak, PST H-a Oberwerk 11 x 70 binocs, Tasco 10 x 50 binocs Santa Maria Clear Sky Clock Figueroa Mt Clear Sky Clock Post Extras:       abbsconey super member Reged: 08/19/07 Posts: 186 Loc: 40.214°N, 77.009°W Central,Pa Re: care and feeding of meteorite collections [Re: molniyabeer]       #2343881 - 04/22/08 06:36 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   How much would applying a protective barrier affect observing with a microscope? I've seen cut examples with a clearcoat applied which enhanced their beauty, but i'm wondering if it would hamper the visual aspect. Would leaving them untreated & using a desicant be an alternative as well? -------------------- Todd Omni XLT 120mm Crayford w/a 2" Televue diag. CG-5 10x50's Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 0 registered and 1 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Tom Trusock, csa/montana  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 226 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements Home

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