The Meteorites - Encounters with Outer Space and Deep Time

Author Helen Gordon approaches the subject of meteorites from a storytelling viewpoint, recounting the histories of space rocks fallen to earth, the lives they've touched, and the folklore and mythology that has grown around them.

The impact of meteorites is explored from all angles: scientists, farmers, collectors and kings all feature. We meet amateur astronomers and gem dealers; we accompany the author as she hunts for meteorites across rooftops; we learn about technologies designed to track Near Earth Objects and defend against future strikes; and we learn about the rocks themselves, where they have come from and what they can teach us. An engaging and informative read that would make a great gift for anyone interested in space or geology.

Paperback, 288 pages
Measures 19.7 x 13 x 2cm