Meteorites Their Impact on Science and History [Paperback]

A comprehensive and highly illustrated guide to meteorites and the fascinating contributions they make to science.Throughout history, we have been fascinated by meteorites and their significance. As time has passed, we have learned more about these extraterrestrial objects and today, the scientific study of meteorites provides a wealth of information about the solar system. They reveal clues to some of the greatest scientific enigmas such as the origin of life on Earth and the formation of the solar system. This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide to meteorites will expertly answer all your questions about these mysterious objects and the fascinating contributions they make to science.Throughout history, we have been fascinated by meteorites and their significance. As time has passed, we have learned more about these extraterrestrial objects and today, the scientific study of meteorites provides a wealth of information about the solar system. They reveal clues to some of the greatest scientific enigmas such as the origin of life on Earth and the formation of the solar system. This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide to meteorites will expertly answer all your questions about these mysterious objects and the fascinating contributions they make to science.What are meteorites? Where do they come from? Are they a threat? What are they made of? How common are they? As centuries have passed, our knowledge of these extraterrestrial objects has advanced immensely, and today, the scientific study of meteorites provides a wealth of information about the solar system. Meteorites reveal clues to some of the greatest scientific enigmas:

• the origin of life on Earth
• the mass extinction of species
• the nature and composition of asteroids
• the conditions during the formation of the solar system
• the dust from stars that died long before our Sun formed.

Written by a team of experts, MeteorilsM