Meteorites, ice, and Antarctica / William A. Cassidy.
Meteorites, ice, and Antarctica / William A. Cassidy.
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New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003.
Date
2003.
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523.51/5
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English
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xiv, 349 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Antarctica and the National Science Foundation -- 2. How the project began -- 3. The first three years -- 4. The beat goes on: later years of the ANSMET program -- 5. Alone (or in small groups) -- 6. Mars on the ice -- 7. Meteorites from the moon -- 8. How, and where, in the solar system ...? --...
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New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003.
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New York (State)
Date Published
2003.
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"Bill Cassidy led meteorite recovery expeditions in the Antarctic for 15 years. His searches resulted in the collection of thousands of meteorite specimens from the ice. This fascinating story is a first hand account of his field experiences on the US Antarctic Search for Meteorites Project, which he carried out as part of an international team of...
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Meteorites, ice, and Antarctica / William A. Cassidy.
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Studies in polar research.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Mitchell Library copy: Jacket filed.
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523.51/5
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74VvBp6EEd0y
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvBp6EEd0y
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0521258723
9780521258722
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523.5109989
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991016321629702626
