
Falling Stars
A Guide to Meteors & Meteorites
Mike Reynolds(Author)
Stackpole Books (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 18. June 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-8117-3616-9 (ISBN)
Description
Month-by-month information on meteor showers and how to make the most of watching themAdvice on starting and building a meteorite collection plus the scientific explanation of what meteors are and where they come fromIncludes new information about recent space exploration and studies of meteorsMike Reynolds' guide to meteors and meteorites is revised and updated to include the latest information about meteor study and sightings. The book covers the basics of observing, studying, and collecting meteors and meteorites, appealing to a range of readers, from the amateur astronomer to the aspiring meteorite collector. Included are helpful tables and references, such as a list of yearly meteor showers and a directory of meteorite dealers.
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Edition
2nd Revised, Updated edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Mechanicsburg
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
66
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
227 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8117-3616-9 (9780811736169)
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Person
Mike D. Reynolds is an astronomy professor and executive director emeritus of the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California. He is the author of numerous scientific publications, as well as the book Falling Stars (0-8117-2755-6). He is a Fellow