Hazards Due to Comets and Asteroids (Space Science Series) by University of Arizona Press - 1995-09-08

Tucson, AZ: The University of Arizona Press, 1994. First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1300 pages with index and Glossary. Illus. with Figures and Tables. There is a small amount of yellow highlighting in the text. Binding tight, no tears. Very heavy book (over 4 pounds) will require additional postage for shipment out of the US.

University of Arizona Press. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

University of Arizona Press, 1995-02-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Univ of Arizona Pr, 1994. Hardcover. New. 1300 pages. 9.50x6.50x2.75 inches.

Tucson, AZ: The University of Arizona Press, 1994. First Printing [Stated]. Hardcover. Very good. xiii, [1], 1300, [4] pages. Figures. Formulae, Tables. References. Appendix. Glossary. Index. Decorative front and back cover. This is part of the Space Science Series. Among the sections are: Small Bodies; Searches, Orbit Determination, an Prediction; NEO Populations and Impact Flux; Physical Properties; Space Exploration; Effects of NEO Impact; Hazard Mitigation, and Considerations for Future Work. The topics addressed include, in part: Near-Earth Object Interception, Groundbased Search, Warning Times, Earth-crossing Asteroids, Comets, Crater Size, Human Exploration, Hypervelocity Impact, Asteroid Explosion, Tsunami, Mass extinctions, Chicxulub Impact, Deflection, Fragmentation, Terminal Intercept, Space Launch Vehicles, Nuclear Thermal Propulsion, Interplanetary Collision, and The Lesson of Grand Forks. Anton M.J. "Tom" Gehrels (February 21, 1925 - July 11, 2011) was a Dutch-American astronomer,… Read More