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Astronomy abounds with amateurs, and the easiest entr‚e to the hobby is meteor watching. Anyone can see a few shooting stars on any night. For nighthawks and insomniacs, then, Norton offers this quaint miscellany crammed with facts and stories about extraterrestrial rocks, along with 200 photos. "Falls," as Norton calls the pieces that reach the ground, exert great scientific interest, so he describes past expeditions to collect them and examine the ancient craters they gouged out. Meteoriticist H. H. Nininger was one such explorer, and his life, which culminated in running a commercial meteor museum, illustrates the obsessive enthusiasm the hobby can induce. Although a field book might be more authoritative, Norton's tome will help slake the curiosity and worries that surround cosmic collisions, especially so soon after a comet hit Jupiter last month. Gilbert Taylor --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"[This] book contains a wealth of information directed toward laypersons interested in meteoritics. . . . Recommended." --Choice
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  • Paperback: 447 pages
  • Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company; 2nd Rev&Up edition (March 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0878423737
  • ISBN-13: 978-0878423736
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #253,430 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars very well written and a must have for all collectors, June 16, 1999
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I have the first and now this second edition of this book. It is my first choice when I want a more indepth description of specimens. If you buy only one book on meteorites, it must be this one. Lots of photos too!!!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Second Edition Worth Buying, December 30, 2001
Those readers who bought the original First Edition might wish to know whether they should invest in the Second Edition. The answer is Yes. The Second Edition is sufficiently updated to warrant purchase, and includes discussion on new topics that have become important since the 1993/1994 writing of the First Edition. Additions include expanded discussion of the Shoemaker-Levy impact on Jupiter, discussion on the disputed finding of bacteria fossils in Mars meteorites, and discussion on the Mars Pathfinder mission. Here and there, clarifications and expansions on the First Edition's text bring the reader up to date.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book., April 22, 2007
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I purchased the book "Rocks From Space (Second Edition)" about seven years ago. My main interest in space is in the field of planetary geology and I have a need to be reasonably conversant with the subscience of meteoritics. The "Rocks From Space" book was recommended by several colleagues, and I also noted that it had received good reviews.

In general, I find "popular" books directed to the interests of amateurs to be shallow and even corny. "Rocks From Space" is an exception. This book is outstanding. It provides a concise but excellent introduction to the subjects of meteorites, asteroids, comets, meteors and impact sites. It is presented in a way that amateur collectors, amateur astronomers or anyone interested in these space-related subjects can easily read and understand, but, at the same time, it is very informative and authoritative. I would not hesitate to recommend the book to anyone who was interested in meteorites and other space debris. In fact, I have recommended it to countless individuals as an excellent place to start.

"Rocks From Space" is well written, well illustrated and interesting to read. It has achieved a permanent and respected place in my reference book collection. I give talks on planetary geology to groups of geologists and astronomers and I use some of the illustrations in my presentations. For people who are interested is collecting meteorites, Norton presents a series of guidelines, anecdotes and useful information including a list of laboratories where one might get an identification confirmed. For a small and inexpensive paperback, this book contains a wealth of information.

Gary Peterson
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rocks from space.
Great book. Lots of historical data, great photos! Very informative. I have several other meteorite reference pieces and this is one of the best. mike.
Published on November 6, 2007 by Michael W. Branham

5.0 out of 5 stars Rocks from Space, an overview.
Excellent book, especially for the beginning/intermediate meteorite collecter. Written in easy-to-understand English, yet technical when it needs to be. Read more
Published on February 8, 2007 by G. L. Lohmann

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY ENTERTAINING BOOK ON METEORITES!!
Norton is a rare author who combines detailed knowledge of a subject with very entertaining stories. Once I started reading some of the chapters I just could not put it down. Read more
Published on January 11, 2007 by B. Sobel

5.0 out of 5 stars Rocks from Space
very informative and well written. a good book to have on the subject.
Published on August 23, 2006 by Dennis Mitchell

4.0 out of 5 stars A joy for every meteorite collector
Though I got Norton's Encyclopedia of Meteorites first, I'm glad I still bought this one as it is more beginner friendly, and delights every reader of the meteorite legends and... Read more
Published on September 20, 2005 by Allen L. Yu

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Of The Best
This is probably a book that you could keep on the shelf with your bible. It tells almost everything that you could think of about meteorites. Read more
Published on February 2, 2005 by Kathy S. Aldridge

5.0 out of 5 stars Soup to Nuts, or the whole enchilata
This book has it all -- rocky ones, steel ones, ones from Mars, famous people, a list of impact craters... text and photos. Read more
Published on October 14, 2004 by Mehetabelle

4.0 out of 5 stars A fine basic review of a little known field
My primary interest in the area of meteoritics is impact strucures. This book offers a fair discussion of that field, but is primarily concerned with meteorites and those who... Read more
Published on March 9, 2002 by Jerald R Lovell

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
I thought the book was very good for someone like myself with a beginners interest in meteorites. There is a great deal of information, where meteorites come from, what they are... Read more
Published on September 24, 2000 by N. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars From La Canada, CA
This is the book for anyone interested in Meteorites, Meteoritics, History of Meteoritics, and hunting for and identifying Meteorites. Read more
Published on September 3, 2000 by Rod Leonard

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