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Buy Rocks from Space: Meteorites and Meteorite Hunters (Astronomy) (Astronomy) by O. Richard Norton by Dorothy S. Norton available and for sale on Brightsurf
| View Larger Image | Rocks from Space: Meteorites and Meteorite Hunters (Astronomy) (Astronomy)
by O. Richard Norton
by Dorothy S. Norton
| | List Price: | $32.00 | | Price: | $21.12 | | You Save: | $10.88 (34%) |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 180321 | | Studio: | Mountain Press Publishing Company | | | Binding: | Paperback | | Number Of Pages: | 447 | | Publication Date: | March 01, 1998 | | Publisher: | Mountain Press Publishing Company |
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Product Description
This popular guide to cosmic debris introduces the fascinating world of meteorites, asteroids, comets, and impact craters. With more than 50 new photographs and updated illustrations, new and expanded appendixes, and some fun cosmic humor, Rocks from Space, Second Edition, journeys into the last frontier for close-up looks at the latest astronomical discoveries. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 23 reviews)
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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.
November 07, 2007 | |
Excellent Book.
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
April 22, 2007 | |
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. Very comprehensive on the subject, and well illustrated with photographs and drawings.
February 08, 2007 | |
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. On the other hand, it also includes chapters which are technical (and sometimes beyond my understanding in some cases)! It therefore has something for everyone from beginner to advanced, collector or even a noncollector simply interested in the subject. This is a great introduction and very well written. It was not the first book on metorites I read, but should have been!
January 11, 2007 | |
Rocks from Space
very informative and well written. a good book to have on the subject.
August 24, 2006 | |
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