| View Larger Image | Meteorites: A Petrologic, Chemical and Isotopic Synthesis (Cambridge Planetary Science) | Paperbackby Robert Hutchison (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Cambridge University Press | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 524 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 29, 2007 | | Sales Rank: | 1,401,039st |
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Meteorite research is fundamental to our understanding of the origin and early history of the Solar System. This book considers the mechanism and timing of core formation and basaltic volcanism on asteroids, and the effects of heating water-rich bodies. Results from meteorite research are placed in a galactic setting, and a theory is proposed for the origin of the planets of our Solar System. This advanced yet succinct introduction classifies meteorites in the context of their ages and origin. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 3.5 based on 3 reviews)
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One of the only professional comprehensive meteorite books  5 Stars
February 14, 2000
This book is an invaluable source of information for the professional, and is also useful for those who have some background in geology. I've had this book checked out of the library for 2 years! It's time to get my own copy!
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recommended by NASA for meteorite thin section analysis  4 Stars
August 31, 1999
If the person from Canada thought "it bit", perhaps they he would like to sell it to someone that finds the information invaluable. No other book published before or since focuses on the subject better!
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It Bites!  1 Stars
January 12, 1999
I learned nothing form this book
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