FEBRUARY, 2008
METEORITE MAGAZINE COVER STORY
Aerolite Meteorites owner and science author Geoffrey Notkin memorialized his close friend Jim Kriegh — famed meteorite hunter and discoverer of the Gold Basin strewnfield — who passed away in October, 2007

Geoff's remembrances of the late Professor Kriegh and some of the adventures they shared are the cover story for the February, 2008 issue of Meteorite magazine: "Crossing London Bridge with Jim Kriegh."

Meteorite magazine Volume 14, No. 1, February 2008, pages 11–14

FEBRUARY, 2008
TUCSON SHOW: HARVEY AWARDS AND BIRTHDAY BASH

The Ninth Annual Meteor Mayhem Birthday Bash and Harvey Awards were, as usual, hosted during the Tucson gem and mineral showcase by Geoff and Steve, who happen to share the same birthday — February 1st. The 2008 event was held at the stylish Morrison residence in downtown Tucson and over one hundred guests enjoyed an authentic Mexican buffet dinner, cocktails and a show.

[Pictured] Former professional rock 'n' roller Geoff Notkin gets the Harvey Awards off to a flying start Who-style.

Thanks to Ruben Garcia for the guitar! Photo by Dave Gheesling

FEBRUARY, 2008
TUCSON SHOW: MONNIG CATALOG PUBLICATION EVENT

In January, 2008, our sister company Stanegate Studios/Stanegate Press published the Oscar E. Monnig Meteorite Collection Catalog, written by our great friend Dr. Arthur Ehlmann, Curator of the Monnig Meteorite Gallery in Fort Worth Texas. Technical consultant was veteran meteorite dealer David New, and design, editing, and principal photography was handled by Aerolite owner Geoffrey Notkin.

We were thrilled that Mr. Monnig's god daughter was in attendance, and she was presented with a limited edition signed and numbered copy as a gift from Ehlmann and Notkin.

The Oscar Monnig Catalog is limited to 1,000 copies and is the definitive work on the great meteorite collector. Available directly from Aerolite. Learn more >>>

[Pictured] Aerolite owner Geoffrey Notkin (left) and catalog author Dr. Arthur Ehlmann (right) at the Oscar Monnig Catalog publication party, InnSuites hotel, Tucson.

FEBRUARY, 2008
TUCSON GEM AND MINERAL SHOWCASES

Aerolite Meteorites was a featured exhibitor in January and February, 2008, during the annual Tucson gem and mineral showcases — the largest rock, fossil, gem and natural history show in the world. We shared a showroom at the fashionable InnSuites hotel, with well-known meteorite dealer Anne Black of Impactika.

[Pictured] A specially designed neon METEORITES sign and a fabulous collection of space rocks light up the Aerolite Meteorites / Impactika room at the InnSuites, Tucson

JANUARY, 2008
TUCSON EZ-GUIDE FEATURE AND INTERVIEW

Aerolite Meteorites owner Geoffrey Notkin was interviewed for an 11-page article on Arizona's meteorite dealers titled "Tucson is the Meteorite Capital of the World," written by Lisa Marie Morrison. The story was the feature editorial piece in the 2008 edition of the Tucson EZ-Guide, the top guide to Tucson's annual gem show. Read the full interview with meteorite hunter Geoffrey Notkin >>>

SEPTEMBER, 2006 and JANUARY, 2007
PBS DOCUMENTARY "WIRED SCIENCE" WINS!

Aerolite Meteorites owner Geoffrey Notkin and Steve Arnold were featured in a special science pilot for PBS, entitled Wired Science. The show was filmed in Kiowa County, Kansas in the fall of 2006 and premiered on PBS in January 2007.

Our segment opened the show, which was part of a competition between rival production companies to generate an intriguing new science show. We're delighted to report that our show was the winner, and Wired Science is now an ongoing series. Our Kansas meteorite hunting segment was re-cut and used again in the first episode of the actual series. Our sincere congratulations to host and Wired magazine editor Adam Rogers and his team.

Read our exclusive behind-the-scenes Making of Wired Science feature HERE

JULY, 2006
ABC NEWS SPECIAL FEATURE

Aerolite Meteorites owner Geoff Notkin was interviewed for, and featured in, an ABC News special report about meteorites on July 3, 2006. The report was part of "Close Encounter: Asteroid Zips by Earth," a front page news story on the near-Earth asteroid fly-by.

Photographs of, and by, Geoff appeared as part of an online slide show on the front page of the ABC News website. Included were photos of Brenham, Kansas meteorites found by Steve Arnold and Geoff.

ABC News meteorite slide show HERE

MAY 6 – JULY 5, 2006
FORT WORTH SCIENCE MUSEUM EXHIBIT

A 59-pound Brenham iron meteorite found by Steve Arnold and Geoff Notkin on October 25, 2005 was exhibited at the Noble Planetarium, part of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, in Fort Worth, Texas. The rare iron is part of the Aerolite Meteorites Collection and displays a remarkable animal-like form, which has earned it the nickname "Brenham Buffalo."

The Buffalo joined the Brenham Meteorite Company's world record pallasite, and other outstanding Brenham meteorite finds for a two-month free exhibit in the museum's rotunda.

APRIL, 2006
TRAVEL CHANNEL DOCUMENTARY
Aerolite Meteorites owner Geoffrey Notkin was featured in a new documentary series about treasure hunters — The Best Places to find Cash & Treasures — which aired on the Travel Channel early in 2007. The show was filmed in mid-April on location in Kansas and New Mexico. The host of the new show is well-known TV personality Becky Worley. The director is Chris Leavell.

The Cash and Treasure episode on meteorite hunting included two segments. In the first, Becky, Geoff and a team of expert meteorite hunters (Sonny Clary, Ruben Garcia, Keith Jenkerson, and Mike Miller), scour the steep and ragged mountainsides of Glorieta, New Mexico for elusive siderites and pallasites. In the second segment, Becky and Geoff get down with their detectors and shovels in a couple of deep holes to help with the excavation of massive Brenham pallasites in Kiowa County, Kansas with friend and hunting partner Steve Arnold.

The production company reported that our meteorite show was the highest rated episode in the history of Cash & Treasures. It continues in regular rotation on the Travel Channel. Check your local listings. It's a fun show.

APRIL, 2006
KAKE-TV NEWS SPOT

Wichita TV visited the Brenham strewnfield during the Travel Channel film shoot on April 20. They did a news spot which includes interviews with Steve Arnold and the Travel Channel's Becky Worley, while Geoff works away in the background (in gray ranger vest) with detector and shovel.

Two large Brenham pallasites were unearthed during the one-day dig, one of them showing distinct orientation.

FEBRUARY, 2006
METEORITE MAGAZINE COVER STORY
Aerolite Meteorites owner and science author Geoffrey Notkin was one of the very first people to visit Steve Arnold in the Brenham strewnfield during the fall of 2005, and examine Steve's magnificent find in person — a 1,430 lb world record pallasite. Geoff and Steve hunted for a week, and together they recovered four additional Brenham meteorites.

Geoff's experiences in Kiowa Country are cover story for the February, 2006 issue of Meteorite magazine. "Field of Dreams: Rediscovering the Brenham Pallasite."

Meteorite magazine Volume 12, No. 1, February 2006, pages 10 – 14

FEBRUARY, 2006
ANNUAL HARVEY AWARDS IN TUCSON, AZ

Geoff was presented with a People's Choice Harvey Award during the 2006 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. The award was given in recognition of charity work within the meteorite community. The Harvey Awards Ceremony is an annual event named in honor of legendary American meteorite scientist Harvey H. Nininger.

The award was graciously presented by International Meteorite Collectors' Association President, Anne Black.
Photograph by Keith Vasquez

NOVEMBER, 2005
METEORITE MAGAZINE
Geoff authored a feature article on the annual Denver Gem and Mineral show for the fall 2005 issue of Meteorite. This was the final issue of the magazine under the excellent editorship of Dr. Joel Schiff, who founded the international publication in 1995. Geoff and Joel worked together on the magazine since 1997; Geoff also designed the magazine's new cover and logo which launched in February, 2001.

"Black Rocks, Colorado," Meteorite magazine
Volume 11, No. 4, November 2005, pages 38 – 41

OCTOBER, 2005
BRENHAM METEORITE COMPANY

Geoff was hired as the press agent and art director for the Brenham Meteorite Company of San Antonio, Texas. He orchestrated the international media effort associated with Steve Arnold's record-breaking meteorite discovery in Brenham, and served as photographer and web developer for the World Record Meteorite and Brenham Meteorite Company websites. He also designed educational and display material for the World Record Meteorite's visit to the 2006 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.

SEPTEMBER, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA CHARITY EVENT
In response to the Hurricane Katrina tragedy, Aerolite Meteorites organized an international charity event within the meteorite community during the fall of 2005. Participants in 15 countries raised $12,437.49 for a charity raffle held during the Denver Gem and Mineral Show on September 17, 2005. All proceeds were donated to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund.