Asteroids

As end-of-the-world scenarios go, an apocalyptic collision with anasteroid or comet is the new kid on the block, gaining respectability only inthe last decade of the 20th century with the realisation that the dinosaurs hadbeen wiped out by just such an impact.

A unique, wide-ranging examination of asteroid exploration and our future in space

This book gives a detailed introduction to the thousands and thousands of smaller bodies in the solar system. Written for interested laymen, amateur astronomers and students it describes the nature and origin of asteroids, dwarf planets and comets, and gives detailed information about their role in the solar system.

The legendary journalist sets out to investigate an incident that occurred in a laboratory for the study of extraterrestrial technologies. But this trip is not complete without unexpected guests…

Clearly written and well illustrated with black-and-white photographs, illustrations, and helpful tables, Asteroids, Comets, and Meteorites provides students, researchers, and general readers with the most up-to-date information on this fascinating field.

An acclaimed science writer tells the story of cosmic projectiles that may be on a collision course with our Earth.