| Imagine the night sky so full of shooting stars that the firmament itself seems to be crashing to Earth. The Heavens on Fire vividly tells the history of meteors, especially the spectacular Leonid showers. Publication coincides with the peak activity in mid-November 1999, when swarms of a thousand meteors an hour may be seen. The great founding scientists, the history of meteors, and the dangers posed to Earth are all lucidly introduced. Advice is also given on how to make the best of the forthcoming Leonid shower. |