In recent years, meteorites have caught the imagination of scientist and collector alike. An army of people are now actively searching for them in the hot and cold deserts of Earth. Fascinating extraterrestrial rocks in meteorites are our only contact with materials from beyond the Earth-Moon system. Using well known petrologic techniques, O. Richard Norton reveals in vivid color their extraordinary external and internal structures and taking readers to the atomic level, describes the environment within the solar nebula that existed before the planets accreted. Extensively illustrated, this volume is a valuable guide to assist searchers in the field in recognizing the many classes of meteorites and it is a superb reference source for students, teachers and scientists who wish to probe deeper these amazing rocks from space. O. Richard Norton is a contributing editor for Meteorite magazine and the author of The Planetarium and Atmospherium and Rocks from Space (Mountain Press, 1998). For the last 40 years, he has taught astronomy and space sciences at various US institutions.
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"The author brings a very personal touch to this book, for he is a true meteorite afficionado. A major attribute is an unparalleled collection of spectacular photographs and figures illustrating all major aspects of meteoritics." The Canadian Mineralogist
"The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites is the perfect tome for those who want to do serious reading about astronomical phenomenon...The text could well be called 'the Complete Reader' on meteorites, asteroids and their effects on earth as it will serve the reader well as a ready reference on a fascinating subject." Miller Magazines, Inc.
"Extensively illustrated, this book is a valuable guide to assist searchers in recognizing the many classes of meteorites. It is a superb reference source for students, teachers, and scientists who wish to probe deeper into these amazing rocks from space." Physical Sciences Digest
"The book covers this new science thoroughly. It is well-written and understandable, with exceptional illustrations and graphics. The six appendices and the glossary provide an additional education in this fascinating field. It is time for a complete encyclopedia on meteorites and anyone interested in the universe or Earth will find it indispensable." Lapidary Journal
"This beautifully illustrated book is a comprehensive treatment of known meteorites of our solar system. An excellent compendium...an excellent reference for researchers and an excellent guide for students and other interested readers." Science Books and Films
"Engagingly written and profusely illustrated with photographs, micrographs, spacecraft imagery, and paintings, this encyclopedia presents an extensive tour of the classification, structure, history, and origins of meteorites ... Designed to bridge the gap between high-level professionals." Choice
"...it is beautifully and lavishly illustrated with many pictures of meteorites in thin section as well as of hand specimens." Science
"This book is incredibly attractive, a real labor of love. May it be discovered by the space agencies of this world so that they can learn abut samples already captured from space in order to guide future missions. Read it; display it for visitors, especially children, teachers, politicians, and even engineers!". Rocks and Minerals
"The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites is the perfect tome for those who want to do serious reading about astronomical phenomenon...The text could well be called 'the Complete Reader' on meteorites, asteroids and their effects on earth as it will serve the reader well as a ready reference on a fascinating subject." Miller Magazines, Inc.
"Extensively illustrated, this book is a valuable guide to assist searchers in recognizing the many classes of meteorites. It is a superb reference source for students, teachers, and scientists who wish to probe deeper into these amazing rocks from space." Physical Sciences Digest
"The book covers this new science thoroughly. It is well-written and understandable, with exceptional illustrations and graphics. The six appendices and the glossary provide an additional education in this fascinating field. It is time for a complete encyclopedia on meteorites and anyone interested in the universe or Earth will find it indispensable." Lapidary Journal
"This beautifully illustrated book is a comprehensive treatment of known meteorites of our solar system. An excellent compendium...an excellent reference for researchers and an excellent guide for students and other interested readers." Science Books and Films
"Engagingly written and profusely illustrated with photographs, micrographs, spacecraft imagery, and paintings, this encyclopedia presents an extensive tour of the classification, structure, history, and origins of meteorites ... Designed to bridge the gap between high-level professionals." Choice
"...it is beautifully and lavishly illustrated with many pictures of meteorites in thin section as well as of hand specimens." Science
"This book is incredibly attractive, a real labor of love. May it be discovered by the space agencies of this world so that they can learn abut samples already captured from space in order to guide future missions. Read it; display it for visitors, especially children, teachers, politicians, and even engineers!". Rocks and Minerals
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This beautifully illustrated book provides a thorough guide to rocks from beyond the Earth. Over 300 illustrations, many of them in full color, introduce the reader to the various classes of meteorite and discuss their internal structure, source and formation. It is a valuable reference source for collectors, scientists, students and teachers.
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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.
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Great meteorite reference,
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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.
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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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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 Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
central rebound peak, kamacite plates, bulk nickel content, kamacite band width, entire meteorite, radial pyroxene chondrule, initial entry velocity, chondritic parent bodies, porphyritic chondrules, anorthositic regolith breccia, onion shell model, porphyritic olivine chondrule, petrographic types, chondritic texture, compound chondrules, ordinary chondrites, olivine chondrules, porphyritic pyroxene, glassy mesostasis, igneous glass, many iron meteorites, breccia lens, troilite nodules, relict grains, impactite glass Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Solar System, Richard Norton, New York, Meteor Crater, Canyon Diablo, Gold Basin, University of New Mexico, Institute of Meteoritics, Dar al Gani, Hubble Space Telescope, Los Angeles, United States, Michael Casper, Allan Hills, Lost City, Northwest Africa, University of California, Johnson Space Center, Space Shuttle, Tagish Lake, Calcalong Creek, Cambridge University Press, Catalogue of Meteorites, Comet Halley, Orion Nebula New!
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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 Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
central rebound peak, kamacite plates, bulk nickel content, kamacite band width, entire meteorite, radial pyroxene chondrule, initial entry velocity, chondritic parent bodies, porphyritic chondrules, anorthositic regolith breccia, onion shell model, porphyritic olivine chondrule, petrographic types, chondritic texture, compound chondrules, ordinary chondrites, olivine chondrules, porphyritic pyroxene, glassy mesostasis, igneous glass, many iron meteorites, breccia lens, troilite nodules, relict grains, impactite glass Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Solar System, Richard Norton, New York, Meteor Crater, Canyon Diablo, Gold Basin, University of New Mexico, Institute of Meteoritics, Dar al Gani, Hubble Space Telescope, Los Angeles, United States, Michael Casper, Allan Hills, Lost City, Northwest Africa, University of California, Johnson Space Center, Space Shuttle, Tagish Lake, Calcalong Creek, Cambridge University Press, Catalogue of Meteorites, Comet Halley, Orion Nebula New!
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- The Solar System (3 Vol Set) (Magill's Choice) by Roger Smith on 6 pages
- Catalogue of Meteorites by Monica M. Grady on 6 pages
- Interplanetary Dust by Paul W. Hodge on page 6, and page 25
- Out and About Walking Guide to Great Britain 09: South Wa Pb (Out & About Walking Guides) by Ordnance Survey on page 193, and Back Matter
- The Solar System (with AceAstronomy™, Virtual Astronomy Labs Printed Access Card) by Michael A. Seeds on page 213, and page 222
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- The Cambridge Guide to the Solar System by Kenneth R. Lang in Back Matter
- Mars Observer's Guide by Neil Bone in Back Matter
- Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Fossils (Firefly Pocket series) by A. C. Bishop in Back Matter
- The Backyard Astronomer's Guide by Terence Dickinson in Back Matter
- Lectures in Astrobiology: Vol I : Part 1: The Early Earth and Other Cosmic Habitats for Life, Study Edition (Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics) by Bernard Barbier on page 383
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