[meteorite-list] A heads-up: Sky & Telescope, February 2010

From: bernd.pauli at paulinet.de <bernd.pauli_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: 23 Jan 2010 12:04:12 UT
Message-ID: <DIIE.000000BD00004457_at_paulinet.de>

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
Received on Sat 23 Jan 2010 07:04:12 AM PST