Space Hazards: Asteroids, Solar Flares and Cosmic Threats Facing Earth - Couverture rigide

French, Dr. Ryan; Royal Observatory Greenwich; Collins Astronomy

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0008688176 ISBN 13 : 9780008688172

Editeur : Collins, 2025

Synopsis

"Highly recommended for anyone interested in space and the dangers that lurk there." BBC Sky at Night Magazine

"Essential reading for anyone desperate for some facts and probabilities about actual threats to Earth in the age of the cosmically ill-informed." Forbes

“For anyone looking for an engaging and trustworthy guide to our place in a constantly shifting cosmos, Space Hazards is a rewarding read, a clear and reassuring guide to the real cosmic risks that matter and the ones that do not.” Astrobites

On Earth we are surrounded by an array of potentially dangerous phenomena within our solar system and beyond. Thankfully, none pose an immediate threat to life, but it is crucial for scientists worldwide to continuously monitor their presence, assess potential risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them.

• Discover the science behind seen and unseen threats from space
• Consider the likelihood of their potential catastrophic impact on our planet
• What dangers do we face from asteroids and near-Earth objects?
• How does space weather affect us here on Earth?
• Is there a plan to the challenge of multiple space debris?
• Do the cosmic effects of stellar and black hole collisions impact us?

This comprehensive overview offers us a compelling look at the dynamic and sometimes dangerous environment surrounding Earth, highlighting the importance of ongoing research and preparedness in safeguarding the future of our planet.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Dr. Ryan French is a solar physicist and science communicator, sharing the wonders of the Sun to the public, and pursuing its mysteries at the forefront of modern solar physics research.

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 competition.

Collins Astronomy is the home of the bestselling annual Guides to the Night Sky, Night Sky Almanac and also publishes the Astronomy Photographer of the Year collection and other popular astronomy books.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Collins
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0008688176
• ISBN 13: 9780008688172
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: HarperCollins Publishers, Product Safety Manager; enquiries@harpercollins.ie; ; HarperCollins, Macken House, 39/40 Mayor Street Upper; Dublin 1; D01 C9W8; Irlande