Chris Coffee Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I would like some advice, please! I have in my possession, and have read completely, the book Rocks From Space. Though it is a great book for the basic knowledge of meteorites, can someone recommend a book that is a little more detailed about meteorites? I would like something that touches on subjects such as meteorite composition, flight characteristics, meteor formation, etc. Just something more in-depth than the book I have. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saginaw72 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) Chris there is a book called Meteorites: Classification and Properties by John T. Wesson.It's available through Amazon.com. It's pricey, but might be what you're looking for. Look for reveiws before buying it. Suggest buying it used.But there is a ton of detailed info to be found online.Saginaw Edited April 17, 2014 by saginaw72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 get Norton's encyclopedia it is ahigher level of science than the Rocks book.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertsunburn Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 That's John Wasson, not John Wesson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saginaw72 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Typo. My mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coffee Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Just loooked up The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Meteorites, and when I saw that the book goes for between $200 and $1200 I realized I didn't need it that bad. LOL. However, I talked to my local library earlier and was told that they can get me a copy from another branch that I can purchase. Just waiting for the call now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikestang Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Yea, I was going to mention that the Cambridge EoM is out of print and a bit pricey. Here's a few of my favorites in decreasing order of complexity:Meteorites and the Early Solar System II, Lauretta & Mcsween - a graduate level + compilation of more than you could ever want to know about meteoritesThe Origin of Chondrules and Chondrites, Sears - very detailed look into chondrule formationMeteorites and Their Parent Planets, Mcsween - gives a great idea on where meteoroid bodies originate and how they find their way to EarthField Guide to Meteors and Meteorites, Norton and Chitwood - great all-around bookRocks From Space, Norton - a bit easier reading, for the intermediate collection/hunterMeteorite Hunting: How to Find Treasure From Space, Notkin - great reading for the beginner/intermediate level, best photos of the lot (worth it just for the pictures!)What's so Mysterious About Meteorites?, Norton - for children and novice collectors, still a fun read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coffee Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks a bunch, Mike. Hopefully I can find a lot of these used. If not, I'm going to spend a small fortune just on reading material. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser John Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Try the antique process...go to the good old school public library and you will be amazed at what ya find and how much money you save -John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I doubt the library will sell you that book...if they do, someone is sleeping at the switch! The only books they should be selling are ones that are worn beyond use and can be replaced easily...the cambridge should not be a book you can check out but should be reference only.fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakbager Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Chris pm me your email I have a lot of the books on PDF I will send them to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coffee Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 I doubt the library will sell you that book...if they do, someone is sleeping at the switch! The only books they should be selling are ones that are worn beyond use and can be replaced easily...the cambridge should not be a book you can check out but should be reference only.fredFred,I was told by the librarians at both of the branches (my local branch and the branch it is being transferred from) that the book would be able to be purchased because it was a donated book to the branch in the LA area. Since it is not a book that the library purchased, it is available for purchase. That's just what they told me. Let's see if it pans out that way.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coffee Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Chris pm me your email I have a lot of the books on PDF I will send them to youPM Sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredmason Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Hope it works out...you may get a real deal...Libraries have tons of donated books that they have incorporated into the system-I donot see why that would makes them available for-sale...clearly I will have to be more careful when I give books to the library from now on.thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coffee Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 No problem, Fred. I learned long ago that with most libraries, especially the one here in Barstow, when books get donated the library will put them up for sale in a little side from inside the library building. That money goes to help the library cover expenses that the county will not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnno Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Mike covered it, good selection I pretty much have the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolanDave Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Here is a good pdf download to start with it includes:The Living Earth, Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites , By: Jon Erickson Chesapeake Invader, Discovering Americas Giant Meteorite Crater, By: C. Wylie Poag Falling Stars, A Guide to Meteors & Meteorites, By: Mike D. Renolds Field Guide To Meteors and Meteorites, By: Richard Norton, Lawrence A Chitwood Find a Falling Star, By: Harvey H. Nininger Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites by Jon Erickson Hunting For Starts- Michel Maurette Meteorite Craters- Kathleen Mark Meteorite Hunter- Roy A Gallant Meteorites and their parent planets- Harry Y McSween Jr. Meteorites Their Imapct on science and History- Brigitte Zanda Monica Rotaru Rocks From Space- O Richard Norton Space Rocks and Buffalo Grass- Ellis L. Peck Stardust and Meteorites- Maria Lugaro Stones From Stars- T.R. LeMaire T- Rex and the Crater of Doom- Walter Alvarez The Cycle of Cosmic Catastrophes- Richard Firestone The Solar System, Asteroids, Meteorites, and Comets- Linda T. Elkins The Tucson Meteorites- Richard R. Willey Thunderstones and Shooting Stars- Robert T. Doddhttps://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/82003554/meteorite%20books.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regmaglitch Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Hey Dave, What a great PDF library! With al those titles, I'm set on reading for a while.Thanks for posting your collection. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coffee Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Dave,Thanks so much for the list. Looks like I got a lot of reading to do.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Coffee Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) Got two of my books today. Let the reading commence. Edited April 24, 2014 by Chris Coffee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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