DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I attended DinoFest at the Natural History Museum of Utah this year. Once a year they open up the prep lab and their storage room to the public. While I took more photos then I could ever post, here are the highlights. 4 Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) A very complete ichthyosaur skull with ammonite fragments. Near complete phytosaur skull, notice the nostrils are up towards the eyes rather than the end of the snout like crocodiles. Edited February 16, 2019 by UtahFossilHunter Fixed photos 7 Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Another very complete phytosaur in the prep lab 6 Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 4 Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Allosaurus fragillis full skull cast. This is one cast I would not mind to have in my collection. 4 Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 5 Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 How about a real one this time? A very suburb Tyrannosaur skull. 10 Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Parasaurolophus skulls 8 Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 An absolutely massive sauropod scapula 5 Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 Mammoth tusk 5 Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 And finally a slab of pterosaur tracks 8 Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indominus rex Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Awesome picture of museum specimens, thanks for sharing. Even though a bunch of us may never get the chance to visit those museums we can at least admire the specimens through pictures shared by you guys Life started in the ocean. And so did my interest in fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amateur Paleontologist Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Very nice specimens! Thanks for sharing this - I always enjoy "behind the scenes" tours of museums Just one thing, though... the first skull really reminds me of the skull of an ichthyosaur, not a phytosaur.. -Christian Opalised fossils are the best: a wonderful mix between paleontology and mineralogy! Q. Where do dinosaurs study? A. At Khaan Academy!... My ResearchGate profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Thanks for sharing. It looks a fascinating experience. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinoguy89 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Very cool, that tyrannosaur skull looks awesome. Looks like you had a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 2 hours ago, The Amateur Paleontologist said: Very nice specimens! Thanks for sharing this - I always enjoy "behind the scenes" tours of museums Just one thing, though... the first skull really reminds me of the skull of an ichthyosaur, not a phytosaur.. -Christian Whoops, you are correct I added the wrong photo. Nice catch. 5 hours ago, indominus rex said: Awesome picture of museum specimens, thanks for sharing. Even though a bunch of us may never get the chance to visit those museums we can at least admire the specimens through pictures shared by you guys You’re welcome! 2 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Thanks for sharing. It looks a fascinating experience. It was great fun 1 hour ago, Dinoguy89 said: Very cool, that tyrannosaur skull looks awesome. Looks like you had a great time It was in ridiculously good condition. They hadn’t put all the loose bones on it so it’s supposed to be more complete than that. Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, UtahFossilHunter said: I added the wrong photo. Fixed. Added correct photos. Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamptonsDoc Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I’ve never seen pterosaur tracks before..... cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 52 minutes ago, HamptonsDoc said: I’ve never seen pterosaur tracks before..... cool! Neither had I. I made sure to take some decent pictures of them. Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdiaz55 Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Glad to see you made it out for DinoFest! I had the opportunity to sit with one of the lab preparators and chat with him about his tools and job and work a little bit with his scribe on a femur he had out, what an awesome museum trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Did you talk to anyone there about volunteering? This would be a great place to spend your spare time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiphactinus Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Great photos! Thank you for sharing. (I think I need the print contract for "Please do not touch" signs.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 11 hours ago, jpc said: Did you talk to anyone there about volunteering? This would be a great place to spend your spare time. Yes, they actually get a lot of volunteers wanting to help out. They have to selectively choose volunteers right now from what the guy I talked to in the prep lab told me. Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 10 hours ago, Xiphactinus said: Great photos! Thank you for sharing. (I think I need the print contract for "Please do not touch" signs.) They had plenty of “touch me” fossils to satisfy even the most grabby of people Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepTimeIsotopes Posted February 21, 2019 Author Share Posted February 21, 2019 12 hours ago, jdiaz55 said: Glad to see you made it out for DinoFest! I had the opportunity to sit with one of the lab preparators and chat with him about his tools and job and work a little bit with his scribe on a femur he had out, what an awesome museum trip! I’d have to say DinoFest is one of the best times to visit the museum. Each dot is 50,000,000 years: Hadean............Archean..............................Proterozoic.......................................Phanerozoic........... Paleo......Meso....Ceno.. Ꞓ.OSD.C.P.Tr.J.K..Pg.NgQ< You are here Doesn't time just fly by? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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