The Science of Cosmic Matter (The Science Project) - Softcover

Buch 6 von 14: The Science Project

Trick, Rick

 
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Inhaltsangabe

Between the planets of our solar system, countless pieces of matter move through space: asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and meteorites. These bodies are not random fragments—they are remnants from the time when the solar system and the planets were formed.

The Science of Cosmic Matter introduces the world of these wandering bodies of space. The book explains their origins, their motion through the solar system, and their encounters with Earth. From the first building blocks of the planets to asteroids and comets, and from shooting stars to meteorites, it shows how cosmic matter forms, evolves, and becomes part of the history of our planet.

The book connects astronomy, physics, and geology to provide a clear view of the matter that fills our solar system. It shows how meteorites serve as archives of the early planets, how impacts shape the surfaces of celestial bodies, and why Earth is still reached by a constant stream of cosmic particles.

A scientific yet calm exploration of the small bodies of the solar system—and of the matter from which our own world once emerged.

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