We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Cabinet Of Curiosities, A: The Myth, Magic And Measure Of Meteorites

About Cabinet Of Curiosities, A: The Myth, Magic And Measure Of Meteorites

Hurtling through the atmosphere, in a blaze of light and reverberating percussions, the arrival of a meteorite on Earth is a magical, rare, and precious sight. These characteristics have accordingly ensured a long, yet often controversial history. For all this, meteorites are cosmic messengers. They tell us about the entire history of the solar system, their story carrying us from the very earliest moments, when solid material first began to form in the solar nebula. Indeed, meteorites played a key role in the origins of Earth's oceans and the genesis of life. Meteorites additionally tell us about the origin and evolution of the asteroids, and they tell us about impacts upon the Moon as well as the volcanic history of planet Mars. Much is known about the structure and chemistry of meteorites, but for all this, they still harbor many scientific mysteries that have yet to be resolved.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9789811224911
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 572
  • Published:
  • April 18, 2021
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 25, 2025
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025
  •  

    Cannot be delivered before Christmas.
    Buy now and print a gift certificate

Description of Cabinet Of Curiosities, A: The Myth, Magic And Measure Of Meteorites

Hurtling through the atmosphere, in a blaze of light and reverberating percussions, the arrival of a meteorite on Earth is a magical, rare, and precious sight. These characteristics have accordingly ensured a long, yet often controversial history. For all this, meteorites are cosmic messengers. They tell us about the entire history of the solar system, their story carrying us from the very earliest moments, when solid material first began to form in the solar nebula. Indeed, meteorites played a key role in the origins of Earth's oceans and the genesis of life. Meteorites additionally tell us about the origin and evolution of the asteroids, and they tell us about impacts upon the Moon as well as the volcanic history of planet Mars. Much is known about the structure and chemistry of meteorites, but for all this, they still harbor many scientific mysteries that have yet to be resolved.

User ratings of Cabinet Of Curiosities, A: The Myth, Magic And Measure Of Meteorites



Find similar books
The book Cabinet Of Curiosities, A: The Myth, Magic And Measure Of Meteorites can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.