Falling Stars: A Guide to Meteors and Meteorites
Michael D. Reynolds
ISBN 10: 0811727556 ISBN 13: 9780811727556
Published by UNKNO, 2001
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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 contains a comprehensive listing of meteorite organizations, dealers, museums, and references. An invaluable guide for anyone interested in astronomy.
Reviews: Traveling at 44 miles per second, ranging in size from dust particle to fist-sized chunks, burning up 50 to 75 miles above the earth and lasting half a second, meteors are fast, hot and out of control. Reynolds, executive director of Oakland, California's Chabot Observatory and Science Center, relays to non-scientists know-how for meteor watching (equipment includes lawn chair, bug repellant, binoculars), recording data, photographing meteors, the meteorological calendar, etc. 54 b&w photos.
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Title: Falling Stars: A Guide to Meteors and ...
Publisher: UNKNO
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
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