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Meteorite

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Author : Tim Gregory
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-10-13

Meteorite written by Tim Gregory and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-13 with Science categories.

Explore the universe and immerse yourself in the story of our solar system, planet, and life through meteorites. "Meteorite is a treasure"--Wall Street Journal Meteorites have long been seen as portents of fate and messages from the gods, their fiery remains inspiring worship and giving rise to legends that have persisted for millennia. But beyond the lore, meteorites tell an even greater story: that of our solar system. In Meteorite, geologist Tim Gregory shows that beneath the charred crusts of these celestial stones lies a staggering diversity of rock types. Their unique constituents, vibrant colors, and pungent smells contain thrilling tales of interstellar clouds, condensing stardust, and the fiery collisions of entire worlds. Gregory explores the world of meteorites to uncover new insights into what our solar system was like before our sun became a star, into the forging of our planet, and into the emergence of life on it. Humans have long looked to the skies for answers to big questions. Meteorite reveals how science is finally arriving at those answers.

Field Guide To Meteors And Meteorites

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Author : O. Richard Norton
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-05-25

Field Guide To Meteors And Meteorites written by O. Richard Norton and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-05-25 with Science categories.

What is unique about Richard Norton's book is that it is both a field guide to observing meteors, and also a field guide to locating, preparing and analysing meteorites. In addition to giving the reader information about observing techniques for meteors, this book also provides a fully detailed account of the types of meteorites, how and where to find them, how to prepare and analyse them. The book provides everything the amateur astronomer (or geologist!) needs to know about meteors and meteorites. It is thus the only complete book on the subject available at present.

The History Of Meteoritics And Key Meteorite Collections

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Author : Gerald Joseph Home McCall
language : en
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Release Date : 2006

The History Of Meteoritics And Key Meteorite Collections written by Gerald Joseph Home McCall and has been published by Geological Society of London this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Science categories.

This Special Publication has 24 papers with an international authorship, and is prefaced by an introductory overview which presents highlights in the field. The first section covers the acceptance by science of the reality of the falls of rock and metal from the sky, an account that takes the reader from BCE (before common era) to the nineteenth century. The second section details some of the world's most important collections in museums - their origins and development. The Smithsonian chapter also covers the astonishingly numerous finds in the cold desert of Antarctica by American search parties. There are also contributions covering the finds by Japanese parties in the Yamato mountains and the equally remarkable discoveries in the hot deserts of Australia, North Africa, Oman and the USA. The other seven chapters take the reader through the revolution in scientific research on meteoritics in the later part of the twentieth century, including terrestrial impact cratering and extraordinary showers of glass from the sky; tektites, now known to be Earth-impact-sourced. Finally, the short epilogue looks to the future.

Meteorite

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Author : Maria Golia
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2015-10-15

Meteorite written by Maria Golia and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-15 with Science categories.

Among the rarest things on earth, meteorites carry an air of mystery and drama while having left a pervasive, outsized mark on our planet and civilization. In Meteorite, Maria Golia tells the long history of our engagement with these sky-born space rocks. Arriving amid thunderous blasts and flame-streaked skies, meteorites were once thought to be messengers from the gods. Worshipped in the past, now scrutinized with equal zeal by scientists, meteorites helped sculpt Earth’s features and have shaped our understanding of the planet’s origins. Prized for their outlandish qualities, meteorites are a collectible and a commodity, objects of art and artists’ desires and a literary muse; and ‘meteorite hunting’ is an adventurous, lucrative profession for some and an addictive hobby for thousands of others. A richly illustrated, remarkably wide-ranging account of the culture and science surrounding meteorites, Golia’s book explores the ancient, lasting power of the meteorite to inspire and awe.

Meteorites

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Author : Robert Hutchison
language : en
Publisher: Balogh Scientific Books
Release Date : 1992

Meteorites written by Robert Hutchison and has been published by Balogh Scientific Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Science categories.

An account of the present knowledge about meteorites, and a discussion of what they tell us about the evolution of the solar system and life on Earth. The book is aimed at a wide readership - including secondary students, beginning geologists and general readers.

Meteorites

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Author : Ronnie McKenzie
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2014-08-04

Meteorites written by Ronnie McKenzie and has been published by Penguin Random House South Africa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-04 with Nature categories.

Meteorites are the remnants of meteors from outer space that have survived the corridor of fire through Earth's atmosphere and landed on our planet. Rare, and bearing secrets about the formation of our Universe, these 'treasures from space' have fascinated people ever since they were first identified in the late 18th century as extraterrestrial arrivals. This jam-packed book by enthusiast and collector Ronnie McKenzie introduces the topic in straightforward language and is richly illustrated with some 200 photographs and diagrams. It discusses how to identify meteorites, where they come from and where they have landed on Earth, the many different types, and how to set about collecting them. It also dispels some of the myths about these stones, and presents some infamous meteorite scams. A handy basic guide for those new to the topic, and for anyone interested in entering the field of meteorite collecting.

Meteorites

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Author : Sara Russell
language : en
Publisher: Csiro
Release Date : 2002

Meteorites written by Sara Russell and has been published by Csiro this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Science categories.

The second edition of this popular book introduces meteorites, what they are, where they come from and what they can tell us about our Solar System. Different types of meteorites can inform us about how our planets formed, what some of them are made of, and can provide us with invaluable information about the worlds beyond Earth. Additional sections on cosmic dust, lunar and Martian meteorites and up-to-date information on key meteorites are included.

Meteors And Meteorites

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Author : Gregory Vogt
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2002

Meteors And Meteorites written by Gregory Vogt and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Describes what meteors and micrometeors are, and describes the different types of meteorites, including lunar and martian meteorites, and how meteorites form craters.

Meteorites

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Author : Alex Bevan
language : en
Publisher: UNSW Press
Release Date : 2002

Meteorites written by Alex Bevan and has been published by UNSW Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Science categories.

Contains several previously unpublished accounts of meteorite recoveries in Australia and provides deatails on many Australian contributions to the advancement of planetary science. Details everything from responses to meteorites in ancient civilsations to the most current theories on the origins of life on Earth.

Meteorites Rocks From Space

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Author : Carleton B. Moore
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986

Meteorites Rocks From Space written by Carleton B. Moore and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Meteorites categories.