The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites
The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites

Author: O. Richard Norton

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 9780521621434

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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.

Rocks from Space
Rocks from Space

Author: O. Richard Norton

Publisher: Mountain Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 472

ISBN-13: 9780878423736

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Explores the world of meteorites, asteroids, and comets from the perspectives of science, folklore, and superstition.

Meteorite Mineralogy
Meteorite Mineralogy

Author: Alan E. Rubin

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2021-08-05

Total Pages: 419

ISBN-13: 1108484522

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A comprehensive summary of the mineralogy of all meteorite groups and the origin of their minerals.

Lunar Sourcebook
Lunar Sourcebook

Author: Grant Heiken

Publisher: CUP Archive

Published: 1991-04-26

Total Pages: 796

ISBN-13: 9780521334440

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The only work to date to collect data gathered during the American and Soviet missions in an accessible and complete reference of current scientific and technical information about the Moon.

The Firefly Encyclopedia of Astronomy
The Firefly Encyclopedia of Astronomy

Author: Paul Murdin

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781552977972

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Presents a range of topics that illustrate the state of modern astronomy, and includes practical advice ranging from how to use binoculars to advanced imaging techniques.

Cosmochemistry
Cosmochemistry

Author: Harry McSween, Jr

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2022-03-03

Total Pages: 453

ISBN-13: 1108879594

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Cosmochemistry is a rapidly evolving field of planetary science and the second edition of this classic text reflects the exciting discoveries made over the past decade from new spacecraft missions. Topics covered include the synthesis of elements in stars, behaviour of elements and isotopes in the early solar nebula and planetary bodies, and compositions of extra-terrestrial materials. Radioisotope chronology of the early Solar System is also discussed, as well as geochemical exploration of planets by spacecraft, and cosmochemical constraints on the formation of solar systems. Thoroughly updated throughout, this new edition features significantly expanded coverage of chemical fractionation and isotopic analyses; focus boxes covering basic definitions and essential background material on mineralogy, organic chemistry and quantitative topics; and a comprehensive glossary. An appendix of analytical techniques and end-of-chapter review questions, with solutions available at www.cambridge.org/cosmochemistry2e, also contribute to making this the ideal teaching resource for courses on the Solar System's composition as well as a valuable reference for early career researchers.

Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites
Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites

Author: O. Richard Norton

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-05-25

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1848001576

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What is unique about Richard Norton's book is that it is both a field guide to observing meteors, and also a field guide to locating, preparing and analysing meteorites. In addition to giving the reader information about observing techniques for meteors, this book also provides a fully detailed account of the types of meteorites, how and where to find them, how to prepare and analyse them. The book provides everything the amateur astronomer (or geologist!) needs to know about meteors and meteorites. It is thus the only complete book on the subject available at present.

The Encyclopedia of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
The Encyclopedia of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

Author: Donald Bowes

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 1990-02-28

Total Pages: 635

ISBN-13: 0442206232

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Featuring over 250 contributions from more than 100 earth scientists from 18 countries, The Encyclopedia of Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology deals with the nature and genesis of igneous rocks that have crystallized from molten magma, and of metamorphic rocks that are the products of re-crystallization associated with increases in temperature and pressure, mainly at considerable depths in the Earth's crust. Entries range from alkaline rocks to zeolite facies - providing information on the mineralogical, chemical and textural characters of rock types, the development of concepts and the present state of knowledge across the spectrum of igneous and metamorphic petrology, together with extensive lists of both commonly used and little used terms and bibliographies.

Meteorites
Meteorites

Author: Robert Hutchison

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 9780521035392

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Introduction to meteorites and many of their properties.