I disagree with the statement. Many meteorites have been found with metal detectors. They are not very efficient because they cover such a small area, but if you have lots of time... BTW, on a different subject (and not that I expect anyone to try) but hurry on out and watch asteroid 82 Alkmene occult a star (GSC 1888:874) at 6h38'50" x 28d06'21". Should happen between 8:39 and 8:46 UT. I've been watching it approach the star for the last hour or so on CCD and will switch to looking through an eyepiece (yes, I still "look" occasionally) in a few minutes. Patrick Larry Frisk wrote:
Thanks for the link Paul. I was a bit disappointed at by the statement that a metal detector is not an effective tool to use because that was what I had planned to use.
Larry.