METEORITES: ENCOUNTERS WITH OUTER SPACE AND DEEP TIME (HB)

It's easy to think that our existences and theirs will never intersect, yet meteorites connect us with the vastness of the universe. They may have brought the first life to our planet, and today they still reveal extraordinary scientific insights. Helen Gordon reveals the fascinating stories of fallen meteorites and the lives they've touched. She meets amateur astronomers and gem dealers, goes meteorite hunting across rooftops and learns what objects moving through space can tell us about the fragility of life on Earth.