[meteorite-list] Ebargoing of numbers on U.S. finds

From: Adam Hupe <raremeteorites_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:46:13 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <939971.65619.qm_at_web30707.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Dear List Members,
 
I have a problem with this embargoing of numbers on U.S. finds. I have many cold
finds that were studied and reported years ago with still no entry in the
Meteoritical Bulletin, particularly California finds. I think it might be
because blocks of numbers were reserved ahead of time by other hunters even
though no meteorites were found at these locations. I hate to think that a
serial number of 501 will be assigned when our team was the very first one to
find a meteorite at a given location. I have no problem whatsoever reporting
exact coordinates for ordinary chondrites and having them published right away.
  I have reported areas where meteorites were found to other hunters just to see
them quietly working the areas for themselves instead of sharing the locations
with others. All I asked is that exact coordinates and weights of the finds be
reported to the NomCom through a qualified research facility instead of having
them thrown in a box to the benefit of no one.
 
My philosophy is the more hunters, the merrier unless we are talking about a
super rare type! I would keep the first North American Lunar find coordinates
to myself until a professionally organized team thoroughly works the area. An
ordinary weathered chondrite on the other hand; I would have no problem sharing
the coordinates which I have done many times.
 
I have another find that was reported and not yet published. This may be due to
the find location being so outrageous. I will give the exact coordinates and
you can zoom right into the exact find location within 10 feet on Google Earth
after the piece makes the Meteoritical Bulletin. I am savoring the moment this
piece is announced since the story is so good. Perhaps, it will be approved
soon if the location is not embargoed.
 
Best Regards,


Adam
Received on Tue 26 Apr 2011 12:46:13 PM PDT