[meteorite-list] noob questions

From: Ronald Machisen <ronmachisen_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 24 May 2011 11:34:15 -0500
Message-ID: <CB6D050E-EFD5-4BB4-BE9A-3E03488F3CB8_at_me.com>

Hello Everyone,

I live in San Antonio and have been doing all of my homework. Reading, getting pictures of stones, and even purchased a couple of samples to study. What are the chances of searching an area that had a fall in 1950 and 1980? Would it be a waste of time? More specifically, I am looking at the Guadeloupe area just east of San Antonio. I have all of the coordinates and I'm going to track down the land owners. Also, if it is a single recovery of a stone, what would the best method be to search the area? Search in Radiating circles? I don't have any information on the direction of the meteorite.

I am also thinking of going to the Ash Creek strewn field. I don't think it's possible that it can be all searched out. What do you guys think? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I also think the best way of successfully hunting is to get experience from someone. Are there any groups in the area, or someone willing to be a mentor?

Equipment: GB2, Rare Earth Mags, GPS, digging tools, plenty of books and lots of determination.

Sorry if this is a duplicate, my first one was rich text.


Ron Machisen
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Received on Tue 24 May 2011 12:34:15 PM PDT