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Falling Stars: A Guide to Meteors & Meteorites
Paperback
Main Details
| Title |
Falling Stars: A Guide to Meteors & Meteorites
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Mike D. Reynolds
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback | | Pages:150 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 215,Width 140 |
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| Category/Genre | Astronomy, space and time |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780811736169
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| Classifications | Dewey:523.51 |
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| Audience | | Undergraduate | | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Edition |
2nd Revised edition
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| Illustrations |
54 b/w photos
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Stackpole Books
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| Imprint |
Stackpole Books
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| Publication Date |
14 July 2010 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Mike 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.
Author Biography
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 of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of the American Astronomical Society, the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers, and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific.
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