The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites - Rilegato

Norton, O. Richard

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ISBN 10: 0521621437 ISBN 13: 9780521621434

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Riassunto

Beautifully illustrated with over 140 full colour images, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites provides a thorough guide to these fascinating extraterrestrial rocks. Meteorites are our only contact with materials from beyond the Earth-Moon system. Using well known petrologic techniques, this book reveals in vivid colour their extraordinary external and internal structures. Looking deeper still, right to the atomic level, they begin to tell us of the environment within the solar nebula that existed before the planets accreted. In recent years, meteorites have caught the imagination of scientist and collector alike. An army of people are now actively searching for them in the hot and cold deserts of Earth. This book is a valuable guide to assist the searchers in the field to recognize the many classes of meteorites. It is further a reference source for students, teachers and scientists who wish to probe deeper these amazing rocks from space.

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'This is a beautiful, substantial, glossy book that comprehensively discusses the major issues in meteorites and cosmochemistry. The superb pictures are of high quality and made up of artwork as well as diagrams and photographs. The subject matter is very complete, and covers the effects of impacts, the history of meteorites, and how to recognize meteorites in the field ... As a work to inspire and interest, it works magnificently.' Sara Russell, The Observatory

'... splendid encyclopaedia ... excellent value and is highly recommended.' Richard Taylor, Spaceflight

'... a thorough guide to extraterrestrial rocks.' Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin

'Norton deftly navigates the turbid waters of our current meteorite classification system making these 100-plus pages alone worth the price of the book. Scores of colour illustrations grace every one of the 12 chapters, to the point that this encyclopedia could masquerade as a coffee-table book showcasing the beautiful meteorites of the world. ... History has been made in meteorite literature, and the Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites deserves the same shelf presence as the famous Catalogue of Meteorites.' Martin G. Horejsi, Earth, Moon and Planets

'Norton ably demonstrates his competent grip of this field ... this is an encyclopedia for budding and accomplished enthusiasts who wish for an authoritative reference that includes the latest research in a steadily burgeoning subject ... definitely recommended' Steve Ringwood, Astronomy Now

'[the] illustrations - over 150 of them in colour - are not just aesthetically stunning, but very instructive too ... if you are fascinated by meteorites, then this book is well worth having ... the illustrations are a delight.' John Saxton, J. Br. Astron. Association

'Twelve packed chapters crammed with stunning illustrations present the origin, structure and classification of meteoric material ... This is an encyclopedia for budding and accomplished enthusiasts who wish for an authoritative reference that includes the latest research in a steadily burgeoning subject.' Sky & Telescope

'There is not much anyone would want to know about meteorites that is missing from this book.' Popular Astronomy

'...this book is the complete illustrated reference work for anyone interested in the subject of meteorites.' Astronomy & Space

'If you harbour an interest in astronomy alongside that of geology then you are bound to find this book fascinating. If your interest is solely geology then you should make a point of reading this book, it will broaden your horizons.' Open University Geological Society Journal

Descrizione del libro:

A fascinating guide to rocks from space. This beautifully illustrated book includes over 300 illustrations, many in full colour. It provides an essential reference for collectors, scientists, students and teachers.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521621437
• ISBN 13: 9780521621434
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 374