Falling Stars: A Guide to Meteors and Meteorites

Reynolds, Michael D.

ISBN 10: 0811727556 / ISBN 13: 9780811727556

Published by UNKNO, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Falling Stars: A Guide to Meteors and Meteorites
• Publisher: UNKNO
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0811727556
• ISBN 13: 9780811727556
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Makes meteorite classification simple

Where and when meteor showers occur

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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