--- product_id: 1699329 title: "Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series)" price: "SAR 216" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/1699329-field-guide-to-meteors-and-meteorites-the-patrick-moore-practical store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) **Price:** SAR 216 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) - **How much does it cost?** SAR 216 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/1699329-field-guide-to-meteors-and-meteorites-the-patrick-moore-practical) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description It is said that astronomy is one of the few remaining fields in which amateurs can make a real contribution to science, and nowhere is this more true than in the field of meteors and meteorites. Although meteors are isolated and unpredictable, it is possible to predict when meteor showers - usually associated with old comets - are due; they last a couple of days, during which many meteors can be observed in a single night. Equipment for watching, counting and even measuring meteors can range from the simplest (a chair) to sophisticated all-sky cameras. What is unique about meteors in astronomical observation is that many survive entry into the Earth's atmosphere and impact the ground - the only easily-analysed extraterrestrial material available to science. What is unique about Richard Norton's book is that it is both a field guide to observing meteors, and also a field guide to locating, preparing and analysing meteorites. In addition to giving the reader information about observing techniques for meteors, this book also provides a fully detailed account of the types of meteorites, how and where to find them, how to prepare and analyse them. It is thus the only complete book on the subject available at present. Review: Fantastic book to study meteorites - I recently dove straight down the rabbit hole of meteorites and this book has been an invaluable teacher Review: A Geologists Opinion - This is an excellent guide for the meteorite enthusiast with a geology or other technical background. The authors delve deeply into the origins, types, elemental compositions, mineralogy assemblages, and advanced techniques for the identification of meteorites. I found this book to be more helpful and complete than other meteorite books that I've read. As a geologist, I found the chapter on optical mineralogy to be particularly interesting and unique. The appendices are full of interesting information. Each chapter has a list of good references. High quality color photos are included throughout. I highly recommend this book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #683,918 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26 in Comets, Meteors & Asteroids #756 in Astrophysics & Space Science (Books) #942 in Astronomy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 168 Reviews | ## Images ![Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7155liosDEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic book to study meteorites *by R***R on August 11, 2025* I recently dove straight down the rabbit hole of meteorites and this book has been an invaluable teacher ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Geologists Opinion *by E***G on December 25, 2014* This is an excellent guide for the meteorite enthusiast with a geology or other technical background. The authors delve deeply into the origins, types, elemental compositions, mineralogy assemblages, and advanced techniques for the identification of meteorites. I found this book to be more helpful and complete than other meteorite books that I've read. As a geologist, I found the chapter on optical mineralogy to be particularly interesting and unique. The appendices are full of interesting information. Each chapter has a list of good references. High quality color photos are included throughout. I highly recommend this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not a beginners book *by M***D on August 14, 2019* This is the most comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the subject currently available. A scholarly work for those seriously interested in learning all facets of the origin, life and identification of meteors and meteorites. This is not a beginners book on the subject, but, then again, the price should be a clue that this is a textbook and not a simple narrative. Worth the investment if you’re truly interested in the subject and it’s the only book you’ll need. ## Frequently Bought Together - Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites (The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series) - On the Trail of Stardust: The Guide to Finding Micrometeorites: Tools, Techniques, and Identification - Meteorites --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/1699329-field-guide-to-meteors-and-meteorites-the-patrick-moore-practical](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/1699329-field-guide-to-meteors-and-meteorites-the-patrick-moore-practical) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*