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Space Hazards
Asteroids, Solar Flares and Cosmic Threats Facing Earth
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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...
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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
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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