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The Fallen Sky: An Intimate History of Shooting Stars

The Fallen Sky

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"The Fallen Sky" by Christopher Cokinos is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Weaving natural history, memoir, and in-depth profiles of amateur researchers, rogue scientists, and stargazing dreamers, a prizewinning poet and nature writer takes readers from Antarctica to outer space to tell the epic story of how the study of meteorites became a modern science.

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Best For: Readers interested in the history and science of meteorites and astronomy.
Focus: The development of meteorite study as a modern scientific field through natural history and personal stories.
Covers: Profiles of amateur researchers, rogue scientists, and stargazers; journeys from Antarctica to outer space.
Why It Matters: It connects scientific discovery with human experience, showing how meteorite research evolved into a recognized science.

"The Fallen Sky" by Christopher Cokinos is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: Christopher Cokinos

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Weaving natural history, memoir, and in-depth profiles of amateur researchers, rogue scientists, and stargazing dreamers, a prizewinning poet and nature writer takes readers from Antarctica to outer space to tell the epic story of how the study of meteorites became a modern science.

AuthorChristopher Cokinos
PublisherNational Geographic Books
Published2010-08-05
ISBN-139781585428328
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsNature
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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