A straightforward, thorough look at all aspects of meteors and meteorites, including how and where meteors originate, when and where to watch for them, and how to classify, collect, and preserve meteorites. Meteor showers, interesting meteorite craters, and tektites are all discussed in detail. Also
Falling Stars: A Guide to Meteors & Meteorites
β Scribed by Mike D. Reynolds
- Publisher
- Stackpole Books
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 160
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Month-by-month information on meteor showers and how to make the most of watching them. Advice on starting and building a meteorite collection plus the scientific explanation of what meteors are and where they come from. Includes new information about recent space exploration and studies of meteors.
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Month-by-month information on meteor showers and how to make the most of watching them. Advice on starting and building a meteorite collection plus the scientific explanation of what meteors are and where they come from. Includes new information about recent space exploration and studies of meteors.
<LI>Month-by-month information on meteor showers and how to make the most of watching them<LI>Advice on starting and building a meteorite collection plus the scientific explanation of what meteors are and where they come from<LI>Includes new information about recent space exploration and studies of
<p><P>Imagine the unique experience of being the very first person to hold a newly-found meteorite in your hand β a rock from space, older than Earth!</P><P></P><P>"Weekend meteorite hunting" with magnets and metal detectors is becoming ever more popular as a pastime, but of course you canβt just wa
<p><P>Imagine the unique experience of being the very first person to hold a newly-found meteorite in your hand β a rock from space, older than Earth!</P><P></P><P>"Weekend meteorite hunting" with magnets and metal detectors is becoming ever more popular as a pastime, but of course you canβt just wa
<p><P>Imagine the unique experience of being the very first person to hold a newly-found meteorite in your hand β a rock from space, older than Earth!</P><P></P><P>"Weekend meteorite hunting" with magnets and metal detectors is becoming ever more popular as a pastime, but of course you canβt just wa