Of course, our first question was why? Is he leaving the field of meteorite hunting? “Poster” for the Geoff Notkin collection at Heritage Auctions. “Meteors have been the great passion of my life,” Notkin said by telephone from home. “But now, I would really like to see the collection go out into the world, find new homes and be enjoyed by other people. Some of these unusual, unusual and beautiful pieces have only been seen by the person who collected them and I do not think I would be wrong if I kept them in a treasury or a shop window. “These magnificent meteors deserve to be out in the world to be admired.” Remove all ads on Universe Today Register with our Patreon for just $ 3! Gain a lifetime experience without ads The auction will be conducted by Heritage Auctions, one of the largest collector auction houses in the world, through a live and online auction on June 22, 2022. You can see all the details of this signature auction on the Heritage Auctions website. The online auction is already available for bidding. Geoff Notkin presents some of the meteorites in his collection that are up for auction. Notkin, a writer, adventurer, photographer and Telly and Emmy Award-winning television presenter and producer – as well as a meteorite recovery expert – said he did not leave the meteorite world behind. He still owns his meteorite store, Aerolite Meteorites, and said he could never turn his back on meteorites. “I have great gratitude in the field of meteorites and for all the missions I have participated in, and I promise you that I will keep some of my favorites,” he said. “But as we grow and change – and yes we grow – there are other interests in my life to which I would like to devote time. But new interests do not mean that we have to abandon an old interest, we may just add a new one! “ Geoff Notkin with “Meteorite Men” co-presenter Steve Arnold when they found a large iron meteorite in Kansas. Image courtesy of Geoff Notkin. The 136 lots in the Geoff Notkin Collection are meteorites from locations around the world. “They represent to me the most, the most exciting, the most beautiful and interesting pieces I have found, acquired or exchanged in the last 30 years,” Notkin said. “I hope some of them go to university collections or museum collections, as that would make me very happy. The most important thing for me is that the public can see and enjoy them “. “This collection is an extremely important collection, one of the best in the world and one that top collectors have been waiting to see for years,” said Craig Kissick, Director of Heritage Auctions Nature & Science. “Geoff Notkin is not just a TV personality who happened to talk about meteorites. He has spent his life studying meteorites, traveling around the world to collect a collection worth exhibiting in any museum. “His passion and love for meteorites is clear when we look at the range and breadth of this variety, especially when we realize that so many specimens in the collection are the most well-known examples of this type for size.” Here are just a few of the items selected at the auction: Brenham Meteorite End Cut “The Green Brenham”. Pallasite, found in Kansas, USA, (estimated: $ 25,000 +). Image by Heritage Auctions, HA.comNWA 13227 Martian Meteorite Slice. Martian (sergotite), found in Northwest Africa (estimated $ 20,000 +). Image by Heritage Auctions, HA.comA Sikhote-Alin, an iron meteorite that fell in the Sikhote-Alin Mountains in southeastern Russia in 1947, (estimated $ 725.) Photo by Heritage Auctions, HA.com In addition to meteorites, there are personal items, such as Notkin’s metal detector, the vest he wore on Meteorite Men shooting missions, and even his own guitar (yes, he plays!) Geoff Notkin chases meteorites in the Sahara Desert. Image courtesy of Geoff Notkin. Notkin said many things in his life came together, prompting him to make the decision to sell part of his collection. “The pandemic gave me time to sit still and think,” he said. “And as I turn 60, I think about how I had a very busy life, full of travel, missions, filming and science fiction. I have not stopped taking a breath very often and I realized that I would like to stay still for a while! I’ve been looking for meteorites for almost 30 years, and I have so many other interests. So, it’s not at all the case that I get bored of meteorites, as I had such a satisfying career in the field. But it’s time to dump her and move on. “ Geoff Notkin is chasing meteorites in a crater in Australia. Image courtesy of Geoff Notkin. Notkin said he wants to go back to school and get his master’s degree so he can teach. “I’m an art school graduate who fell in love with science,” he said. “One of the goals of my life right now is to teach art at the college level.” Notkin also wants to be involved in locally oriented projects such as community theater, working with plant and animal lovers and ecologists, and helping to restore natural habitats. Notkin was first enchanted by meteorites at the age of six when his mother brought him to a museum exhibition in the United Kingdom, displaying stones from space. His first thought was that one day, he wanted to have his own meteorite. “My childhood dream has come true for sure!” he said. “My cup of experience is very full, and I am very grateful for that. “And while I still have enough momentum and enthusiasm for life, travel and adventure, I will explore some new and different areas.” Main image caption: Geoff Notkin chases meteorites at Monturaqui Crater in Chile. Image courtesy of Geoff Notkin.
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