Meteorites. Cosmic stones that created our world

Meteorites have long been considered messages from the gods, their fiery remains inspire worship and give rise to legends that have existed for thousands of years. But aside from tradition, meteorites tell an even larger story: the story of our Solar System. Geologist Tim Gregory shows that beneath the charred crusts of these celestial stones lies an astonishing variety of rock types. Their unique components, vibrant colors, and sharp odors contain gripping tales of interstellar clouds, condensing stardust, and fiery collisions of entire worlds.