Member Reviews
8stitches9lives �, Reviewer
Due to a passing in the family a few years ago and my subsequent health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for years after the bereavement. Thank you for the opportunity.
Reviewer 446033
Well documented and illustrated, this book is a must to have for any geologist or any astronomist. The book covers some techniques and historical facts.
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Audrey A, Reviewer
On The Trail of Stardust is an in the look off finding space matter in your own area. Jon Larsen teaches you to find stardust and micrometorites in your own backyard. I really enjoyed learning about the different kinds of substances. The pictures are beautiful.
While I am not interested in picking this up as a hobby, I enjoyed learning about the subject.
Claudio A, Reviewer
Finally we got it! Last year's book "In search for stardust" just demonstrated the world that micrometeorites hunting is for real, now we have all the information to join the hunt!
It is a very clear step-by-step guide. It is divided in 5 sections. In the first you can find an introduction to the micrometeorites world. In the second, all you need to collect your samples (a few things that you probably already have at home). In the third, how to manage your samples collection. In the fourth, how to find your cosmic jackpot needles in the dirt haystack.. The final section helps you to verify that your find is indeed a meteorite and not some weird industrial byproduct, to photograph your trophy, and make real science.
That is the real message: you can really do real science, finding cosmic material formed possibly billion of years ago around other stars, and it is easy. What else to say: well, me too I got hold of a couple of sieves and a microscope and I am collecting material. I hope to join the cosmic hunters' club very soon.
Dona B, Educator
This book is fascinating to me. I hope every university library and public library will buy this book. It’s a fabulous reference book, and I’m happy that I know about it as a resource for my students who want to learn more and write about stardust. The photographs are beautiful, and I appreciate that a list of further reading and a good index are included in the book.
