The Fallen Sky

An Intimate History of Shooting Stars

Christopher Cokinos (Christopher Cokinos)

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English

Tarcher
05 August 2010

Mathematics & Sciences; History of science; Astronomy, space & time; Popular astronomy & space

In this acclaimed volume, prizewinning poet and nature writer Christopher Cokinos takes us on an epic journey from Antarctica to outer space, weaving together natural history, memoir, and in-depth profiles of amateur researchers, rogue scientists, and stargazing dreamers to tell the riveting tale of how the study of meteorites became a modern science.

In this acclaimed volume, prizewinning poet and nature writer Christopher Cokinos takes us on an epic journey from Antarctica to outer space, weaving together natural history, memoir, and in-depth profiles of amateur researchers, rogue scientists, and stargazing dreamers to tell the riveting tale of how the study of meteorites became a modern science.

By: Christopher Cokinos (Christopher Cokinos)
Imprint: Tarcher
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 36mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9781585428328
ISBN 10: 1585428329
Pages: 517
Publication Date: 05 August 2010
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Fallen Sky: An Intimate History of Shooting Stars

A thrilling account . . . The author's enthusiasm is infectious in this chronicle of astronomical passion. - Kirkus Reviews Cokinos guides the reader along his search for the driving force behind the passions of meteorite scientists, collectors, and dealers that make the meteoritic community such a vibrant and contentious bunch. It is a journey well worth taking. - Science magazine [Cokinos's] enthusiasm . . . gives The Fallen Sky its core. - The Wall Street Journal A thrilling account . . . The author''s enthusiasm is infectious in this chronicle of astronomical passion. - Kirkus Reviews Cokinos guides the reader along his search for the driving force behind the passions of meteorite scientists, collectors, and dealers that make the meteoritic community such a vibrant and contentious bunch. It is a journey well worth taking. - Science magazine [Cokinos''s] enthusiasm . . . gives The Fallen Sky its core. - The Wall Street Journal