Meteorite: How Stones from Outer Space Made Our World

Meteorite: How Stones from Outer Space Made Our World by Tim Gregory

Uncover the story of our solar system through the fiery remains of celestial stones in Meteorite. Geologist and nuclear chemist Dr. Tim Gregory takes readers beneath the charred crusts of these ancient travellers to reveal the interstellar clouds, stardust, and epic planetary collisions that forged our world.

Product Highlights

The Galaxy's Time Capsules: Learn how meteorites serve as scientific "time clocks," allowing researchers to date the Earth at 4.6 billion years old using the decay of uranium

Stellar Diversity: Discover the incredible variety of rock types found in meteorites—from pure iron and nickel cores to stones containing organic compounds and "star-tar" that hint at the origins of life

Historical Impact: Explore the dramatic history of asteroid strikes, including the devastating 20 km-wide fragment that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago

Daily Cosmic Rain: Discover the surprising fact that roughly 40,000 tons of extra-terrestrial material (mostly "cosmic dust") falls to Earth every single year

A Scientific Journey: Trace the path of these fragments as they drift through space for up to 30 million years before finally streaking across our sky as "shooting stars"

Technical Specifications

Author: Dr. Tim Gregory

Format: Hardcover

Page Count: 299 pages

Dimensions: Approximately 24cm x 16cm x 3cm