Synopsis Asteroids orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter. However, when they collide, their fragments are often knocked into other orbits. The author explores asteroids that have been knocked into the Earth's orbit in the past, the possibility of an asteroid crashing into our planet in the near future, and the work that scientists are doing to prevent a deadly asteroid hit that could destroy all human life.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1995-07-01 |
| Size | | Height: | 10.5 in | | Width: | 7.5 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 13.6 oz |
Publisher's Note A study on asteroids and their threat to the planet Earth cites several examples of hits and near-hits while exploring the possibilities of a dangerous collision and the technologies that could prevent large-scale asteroid threats.
Industry Reviews "Despite its fearsome forecast, however, the book really is quite well written and very informative.....A great read and a wonderful resource book." Boston Book Review - Tim Moses (03/19/1996)
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