The Meteorite Hunters: On the Trail of Extraterrestrial Treasures and the Secrets Inside Them by Howgego, Joshua
The Meteorite Hunters: On the Trail of Extraterrestrial Treasures and the Secrets Inside Them by Howgego, Joshua

The Meteorite Hunters: On the Trail of Extraterrestrial Treasures and the Secrets Inside Them

Want to join the ultimate cosmic treasure hunt? 'They fall from the sky, and tell us about...
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Author: Joshua Howgego
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The Meteorite Hunters: On the Trail of Extraterrestrial Treasures and the Secrets Inside Them by Howgego, Joshua

The Meteorite Hunters: On the Trail of Extraterrestrial Treasures and the Secrets Inside Them

$74.94
The Meteorite Hunters: On the Trail of Extraterrestrial Treasures and the Secrets Inside Them by Howgego, Joshua

The Meteorite Hunters: On the Trail of Extraterrestrial Treasures and the Secrets Inside Them

$74.94
Author: Joshua Howgego
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
Want to join the ultimate cosmic treasure hunt?

'They fall from the sky, and tell us about the universe: a passionate story of the excitement and the science of searching for and deciphering meteorites.' Carlo Rovelli

Meteors, with their ethereal, glowing trails slashing through the atmosphere, have entranced us for centuries. But these extraterrestrial visitors are also inestimably valuable. Not just for collectors, who can make their fortunes tracking them down, but for scientists too. Meteorites are the most ancient objects we know, unblemished time capsules from the birth of the solar system.

Following in the footsteps of passionate hobbyists, ground-breaking scientists and intrepid adventurers, Joshua Howgego takes a rollicking ride through the world of meteorite hunting. Join the seasoned practitioners braving the elements as they scour the Sahara and ice sheets of Antarctica. Discover how, closer to home, one unlikely hero - a self-taught jazz guitarist - is uncovering the countless micrometeorites scattered across the rooftops of our cities. And meet the professor searching for the rarest of the rare: fossil meteorites, entombed in rock since the days of the dinosaurs.

Finding these stones from space is just the beginning. As scientists tease out their secrets, they piece together an unexpected new history of the solar system, with implications that extend to one of the most fundamental questions we can ask: how did life on earth begin?

Author: Joshua Howgego
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Published: 05/13/2025
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size: 8.50h x 5.30w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780861549191

About the Author
Joshua Howgego is a science journalist based in London. Josh originally trained as a chemist and obtained his PhD at the University of Bristol. He also has a degree in science communication from Imperial College London. After having written for numerous titles, including Times Higher Education, SciDev.Net and Nature, he now works as a feature editor at New Scientist magazine, where he covers physical science. You can follow Josh on twitter @jdhowgego.
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