Asteroids

Name: Asteroids
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SKU: 9781789143584
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By Clifford J. Cunningham

Series: Kosmos

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In Asteroids by Clifford J. Cunningham, the book delves into the history, discovery, and scientific significance of asteroids within our solar system. It explores their impact on Earth and their potential as resources for the future, providing a comprehensive understanding of these celestial bodies from both historical and contemporary scientific perspectives.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the mysteries of outer space and keen on understanding the historical and scientific perspectives of asteroid study. It offers insights into the discovery and ongoing research of these celestial bodies, making it an intriguing read for science and nature enthusiasts eager to explore the universe beyond our planet.

Asteroids

A fully up-to-date view of the remarkable cosmic objects, asteroids.

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Grounded in historical studies of asteroids from the nineteenth century, Asteroids is a fully up to date view of these remarkable objects.

Without resorting to any technical plots or mathematics, the author shows that asteroids are not just rocks in space, but key to understanding the life and death on Earth of both animals and humans. From space missions to the asteroids' starring role in literature and film, Clifford J. Cunningham precisely and entertainingly looks at the place asteroids have in our solar system and how they affect our daily lives.

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The book Asteroids by Clifford J. Cunningham is highly regarded as an essential guide for anyone interested in the history and nature of asteroids. It offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of these celestial bodies, including their discovery, potential impacts on Earth, role in popular culture, and future exploration missions. Reviewers appreciate the author's expertise and engaging writing style, noting that the book is both informative and intriguing.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789143584

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 May 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 94 illustrations, 65 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

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Clifford J. Cunningham Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Kosmos

About the Author

Clifford J. Cunningham is a Research Fellow at the University of Southern Queensland and Associate Editor of the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage. He is author of many books including Introduction to Asteroids (1988), and the editor of a book on William Herschel. Asteroid 4276 (Clifford) is named in his honour.