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Near-Earth Objects: Finding Them Before They Find Us

Hardcover • 2012 • English

Near-Earth Objects: Finding Them Before They Find Us

By Donald K. Yeomans

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An insider's look at the science of near-Earth comets and asteroids Of all the natural disasters that could befall us, only an Earth impact by a large comet or asteroid has the potential to end civilization in a single blow. Yet these near-Earth objects also offer tantalizing clues to our solar system's origins, and someday could even serve as stepping-stones for space exploration. In this book, Donald Yeomans introduces readers to the science of near-Earth objects―its history, applications, ...Show more

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9780691149295

Published year

2012

Language

English

Original title

Near-Earth Objects: Finding Them Before They Find Us

Format

Hardcover

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