By O. Richard Norton,Lawrence Chitwood
What is exclusive approximately Richard Norton's booklet is that it's either a box consultant to staring at meteors, and in addition a box consultant to finding, getting ready and analysing meteorites. as well as giving the reader information regarding gazing options for meteors, this publication additionally presents an absolutely particular account of the categories of meteorites, how and the place to discover them, tips to arrange and examine them. The e-book presents every thing the beginner astronomer (or geologist!) must find out about meteors and meteorites. it truly is therefore the one entire ebook at the topic on hand at present.
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