Space Hazards
Asteroids, Solar Flares and Cosmic Threats Facing Earth
$36.61
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
25 February 2026
Summary
“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…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008688172 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0008688176 |
| Author: | Dr. Ryan French, Collins Astronomy, Dr. Ryan Royal Observatory Greenwich |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | Collins |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 890g |
| Dimensions: | 240mm x 191mm x 34mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“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
About The Author
Dr. Ryan French
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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