Meteorites
a journey through space and time
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Author
Contributions
- Laeter, J. R. de - Contributor
Publication
2002 - Smithsonian Institution Press in association with the University of New South Wales Press, Washington, D.C, District of Columbia
Language
English
Word Count
53,750 words, Guess
Page Count
215 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivemeteoritesjourne0000beva
- Internet Archivemeteoritesjourne0000beva_o6y6
- ISBN-10158834021X
- ISBN-139781588340214
- Goodreads2319277
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- Library of Congress Control Number2001049551
- OCLC Control Number47916060
- Better World Books9781588340214
- Open LibraryOL17043036M
Classifications
- LCCQB755 .B48 2002
- LCCQB755.B48 2002
Description
"Meteorites - the fragments of space debris that survive their fall to Earth - have much to tell us. They hold the answers to the complexities of star formation and can explain the earliest events in the birth of the solar system. They also may have brought to Earth the water in the oceans, gases of the atmosphere, and other essential ingredients for the evolution of life.". "This book is an expertly guided look at meteorites. The authors trace the formation and breakup of planets, asteroids, and comets from which meteorites have originated, their long journey through space, their fall to Earth, their recovery, and the wealth of information they hold for scientists. The authors discuss recent evidence from the "84001 Martin meteorite," which has raised provocative new questions about life on the red planet. Looking forward, the authors chart the exciting new era of planetary, asteroidal, and cometary exploration planned for this century." "The 250 color illustrations that illuminate the text present some of the most stunning images of these ancient voyagers."--BOOK JACKET.
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