Mike, what is the procedure, these days, for identity of a meteorite? Terri On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 2:11 PM, LPhxAZ <lphxaz@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > what should I suggest to Amy about identifying a possible meteorite? > should I refer her to ASU, or would Mike or another member be able to ID it? > > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Amy Peeples <rurubean@xxxxxxxxx> > *To:* Astronomy-Questions@xxxxxxxxx > *Sent:* Friday, July 11, 2014 8:25 AM > *Subject:* Meteorite identification > > > Hello, > > My name is Amy Peeples. I have a meteorite that I have been told I need to > try and find someone whom can identify its original, or where it was found. > It belonged to my late father, and my hope was to sell it. Apparently > knowing where it hit the ground at is important information. > > It was suggested to me that I contact local astrology clubs as well as > collages and you guys might have a way of determining its origin. If there > is a fee for the service I definitely don't mind paying it. Just hoping to > find someone who can help me out. It weighs approximately 709 grams. > > Here is a picture of it, any help would be so greatly appreciated. If your > club can't identify it could you possibly refer me to someone who can? > > Kind regards > Amy Peeples > (480) 246-0605 <(480)%20246-0605> > > > Sent from my iPad > -- Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, but you always know they are there. Terri Phoenix Astronomical Society <http://www.pasaz.org/> Event Coordinator Visit the P.A.S. Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixAstronomicalSociety> Page & My Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/people/Terri-Finch/1021922600> Page Visit my Music Page: <http://betterfly.com/pro/musicbyterri>Private Music Instructor <http://betterfly.com/pro/musicbyterri> & Music Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/pages/Music-Lessons-by-Terri/170920862925772> Page