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Space Hazards

Asteroids, Solar Flares and Cosmic Threats Facing Earth
By Collins Astronomy and Dr. Ryan French and Royal Observatory Greenwich
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Space Hazards by Collins Astronomy, Dr. Ryan French, and the Royal Observatory Greenwich delves into the threats that surround Earth in the vastness of space. Our planet is encompassed by a multitude of potentially hazardous objects, both within our solar system and beyond. While none of... Read More
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Space Hazards

Earth is not isolated in space but surrounded by an array of potentially hazardous objects within our own solar system and beyond. Although none of these provide an immediate threat to life, it is the work of scientists around the world to continue monitoring their presence, potential risks and how to minimize these.

A Comprehensive Guide to Asteroids, Solar Flares, Space Junk, and Other Cosmic Threats

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Space Hazards by Collins Astronomy, Dr. Ryan French, and the Royal Observatory Greenwich delves into the threats that surround Earth in the vastness of space. Our planet is encompassed by a multitude of potentially hazardous objects, both within our solar system and beyond. While none of these currently pose an immediate danger to life on Earth, scientists globally are dedicated to monitoring their presence, assessing potential risks, and determining ways to minimise them.

Dr. Ryan French provides a comprehensive exploration of various space hazards, analysing the probability and potential impacts of each. This insightful examination offers readers a deeper understanding of the potential challenges we face in the realm of space.

Topics covered include:

  • Asteroids & near-Earth objects
  • Space weather
  • Earth polarity flips
  • Space junk
  • Stellar and black hole collisions

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008688172

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 1000g

Pages: 240

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Collins Astronomy Dr. Ryan French Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Non-Fiction Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Royal Observatory Greenwich Science & Nature

About the Author

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK's largest refracting telescope. It runs the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition.

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