Rock Legends The Asteroids and Their Discoverers

“Paul Murdin has been honoured by having an asteroid named after him. ... This promotion to the celestial hall of fame has generated a fascination for asteroidal nomenclature the result of which is this gem of a book. ... Murdin’s insightful, well-written, and highly readable book will do much to encourage more astronomers to study them.” (David W. Hughes, The Observatory, Vol. 137 (1258), June, 2017)

“This work is a welcome addition to the literature on space discovery—whether for beginners or enthusiasts. … Rock Legends is simple, engaging, well researched, and full of space facts. It has the potential to go platinum. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers.” (R. I. Saltz, Choice, Vol. 54 (7), March, 2017)

“If you’re wondering about the next occultation of Eris or the real background of the name (3512) Eriepa then you’re into asteroids. … Whether that’s the case or you’re just interested in how such odd names came to represent these orbiting rocks then Paul Murdin’s book “Rock Legends – the Asteroids and Their Discoverers” will be a treat. Read it and maybe you can use it to place your own curve upon an asteroid’s name.” (Mark Mortimer, Universe Today, universetoday.com, November, 2016)