Incoming Asteroid! What Could We Do About It?
Lately there have been more and more news stories on objects from space – such as asteroids, comets, and meteors – whizzing past Earth. One even exploded in the atmosphere over a Russian city in 2012, causing real damage and injuries. Impacts are not uncommon in our Solar System, even on Earth, and...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer New York
2014, 2014
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2014 |
Series: | Astronomers' Universe
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Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Is There a Danger?
- A Designer Hazard
- Detection and Reaction
- Deflection - The First Scenario
- Second Scenario - Manned Mission
- Final Options
- The Starseeds Grow
- Keep Watching!