Rocks from Space

by O. Richard Norton and Dorothy S. Norton

Book Overview

This popular nontechnical introduction to the fascinating world of meteorites, asteroids, comets, and impact craters is now even better 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. Relive the thrill of seeing Comet Hale-Bopp as it streaked through...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878423737
• ISBN13: 9780878423736
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Mountain Press
• Length: 447 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

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

Second Edition Worth Buying

Those readers who bought the original First Edition might wish to know whether they should invest in the Second Edition. The answer is Yes. The Second Edition is sufficiently updated to warrant purchase, and includes discussion on new topics that have become important since the 1993/1994 writing of the First Edition. Additions include expanded discussion of the Shoemaker-Levy impact on Jupiter, discussion on the disputed finding of bacteria fossils in Mars meteorites, and discussion on the Mars Pathfinder mission. Here and there, clarifications and expansions on the First Edition's text bring the reader up to date.

Great Meteorite Book

An excellent book for both amateur and professional looking for a refresher on wonderful subject of meteorites, meteors and meteroids. The author covers just about every topic you can think of and with sufficient depth to keep you interested for some time. Highly recommended to anyone interested in the fascinating field.

The BEST book on meteorites ever written!

This is absolutely the BEST book on meteorites ever written. This book is great for the beginner as well as the advanced meteorite collector. Lots of information about what a meteorite is, where they come from, and from what materials they are made. If you have even the slightest interest in meteorites, this book is a must. Very well written and the illustrations are spectacular! Once you pick up this book, you'll never want to put it down.

very well written and a must have for all collectors

I have the first and now this second edition of this book. It is my first choice when I want a more indepth description of specimens. If you buy only one book on meteorites, it must be this one. Lots of photos too!!!