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| Meteorite Hunting, by Geoffrey Notkin .. This is the definitive guide to finding meteorites, written by one of the best-known personalities in the field and co-host of the award winning hit television series "Meteorite Men." It includes detailed information on how to locate, excavate, and identify rocks from space, and is filled with photographs and insider information from an internationally recognized meteorite specialist. There is no other book like this on the market. 83 PAGES
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| Meteorites, by Smith, Russell, Benedix ... Meteorites are rocks from space that have fallen to the Earth's surface. Once considered bad omens, they are now recognized as giving us a unique insight into the nature of material that was present at the formation of the solar system. In Meteorites, leading experts from the Natural History Museum provide a compelling introduction to these mysterious objects. Drawing on the latest information from key meteorite falls, it explains what meteorites are, where they come from, and what they can tell us about our solar system and the planets, moons, asteroids, and comets it contains, including Earth. It is written in an easy-to-follow, jargon-free style, making it accessible to all, and is illustrated throughout with a mix of photographs, diagrams, and maps. HARD COVER 111 PAGES
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Binocular Stargazing, by Mike D. Reynolds ... From the author of Falling Stars, this is a guide to viewing stars, the moon, planets, meteors, and more, through binoculars. This handy guide explains how to choose binoculars and use them to observe everything from comets to solar eclipses. Ideal for amateur astronomers of all ages. Includes extensive catalog of celestial objects, lists of what to look for in each season, instructions for safely viewing eclipses, tips on recording your observations.
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| Moldavite: Starborn Stone of Transformation, by Robert Simmons and Kathy Warner .. Moldavite is a rare, green stone / gem that fell to earth from outer space around 14.8 million years ago. The authors investigate Moldavite in its scientific and mythic dimensions. 178 pages
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| Meteorites, by Alain Carion .. This is a really great book, full of photos and tons of information about many meteorites, their origins, various falls. I met Alain a few years ago at the Tucson Gem Show and marveled at his collection and items he had for sale. Then, this year, when I saw his book had been translated into English, I had to get some from him! 73 pages
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| Falling Stars, by Mike D. Reynolds .. A straightforward and practical guide to all aspects of meteors and meteorites including: origins, watching, showers, falls and finds, craters, classification, tektites, collecting and preserving. The author's credentials are unsurpassed. This is a meteorite book you need to have in your collection. 148 pages
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