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- Publisher: Cambridge (2002)
- ASIN: B00423EW64
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,180,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The most obvious things that fall to Earth from space usually announce themselves with brilliant fireballs, sonic booms and amazed spectators. Read the first page
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you only ever buy one meteorite book get this. Its superb. Tells you all abou the origins, goes through the types and is well written by a renowned author.
I am not sure why its described as an encylopedia?, but its fab.
One of the authors other books 'rocks from space' is similar but goes into the meteorite hunting side of things a bit more, I prefer this work personally.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If the answer to the title is, "yes", then this is probably not the book for you. You want "Rocks from Space"
If you already read that book and want to know more, then this is the book for you.
It was written c.2001. A lot of meteorites have been discovered since then and a few ideas have developed but as a journey, it is safe to say that if you know everything in this book, you'll not need to know much else.
Irons and chondrites are well covered due to the large quantity availabe prior to writhing but achondrites are somewhat poorer in their write up due to the paucity of samples at time of writing.
There are far more these days but the studies are not complete for most of them.
For that reason, I still recommend this as your second platform into meteorites. Beyond that, you probably want to talk to a specialist....at least until the next edition comes out.
If you already read that book and want to know more, then this is the book for you.
It was written c.2001. A lot of meteorites have been discovered since then and a few ideas have developed but as a journey, it is safe to say that if you know everything in this book, you'll not need to know much else.
Irons and chondrites are well covered due to the large quantity availabe prior to writhing but achondrites are somewhat poorer in their write up due to the paucity of samples at time of writing.
There are far more these days but the studies are not complete for most of them.
For that reason, I still recommend this as your second platform into meteorites. Beyond that, you probably want to talk to a specialist....at least until the next edition comes out.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
STUPENDOUS
17 May 2003
Format:Hardcover
THERE IS NOT MUCH TO SAY ABOUT THIS EXCEPTIONAL BOOK EXCEPT THIS IS AN EXCELLENT IN-DEPTH LOOK AT METEORITES WITH SUPERB COLOR PICTURES. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN METEORITES, ESPECIALLY COLLECTING THEM, YOUR LIBRARY SHOLD NOT BE WITHOUT THIS BOOK.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Great meteorite reference
2 Aug 2005
Format:Hardcover
This is a fantastic reference to meteorites. Large, beautifully bound and with great colour images and illustrations. Norton certainly knows his subject and takes us on a cosmic jouney, from black rocks found in the desert to a time before the formation of the solar system. There is plenty of technical and scientific details to feed the mind of the most educated reader. He explains concepts like radio-isotope dating with a clarity lacking at many eductional institutions today. Highly recommended for all those with an interest in space or astronomy and the growing number of meteorite collectors out there. My only minor criticism is that the font used in the book could have been a little bolder and easier to read for my aging eyes. Norton deserves a 10/10 for this fine effort.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
A beautiful, illustrated book for everybody interested in meteorites
29 May 2007
Format:Hardcover
This book was delivered in excellent condition, and has already proved itself very useful. It is most interesting, provides useful information, and helps to understand the evolution of our solar system using the asteroid pieces fallen on Earth.
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