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How to Kill an Asteroid: The Real Science of Planetary Defense

How to Kill an Asteroid

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"How to Kill an Asteroid" by Robin George Andrews is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Finalist for the 2025 NASW Science in Society Journalism Award

One of Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Science Books of 2024
A Science News Favorite Book of 2024

A gripping account of the "city-killer" asteroids that could threaten Earth and the race to build a planetary defense system.

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Best For: Readers interested in planetary defense and asteroid threats.
Focus: The science and technology behind detecting and potentially deflecting hazardous asteroids.
Covers: City-killer asteroids and efforts to build a planetary defense system.
Why It Matters: Understanding asteroid threats is crucial for protecting Earth from potential catastrophic impacts.

"How to Kill an Asteroid" by Robin George Andrews is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: Robin George Andrews

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

Finalist for the 2025 NASW Science in Society Journalism Award

One of Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Science Books of 2024
A Science News Favorite Book of 2024

A gripping account of the "city-killer" asteroids that could threaten Earth and the race to build a planetary defense system.
AuthorRobin George Andrews
PublisherW. W. Norton & Company
Published2024-10
ISBN-139781324050193
BindingHardcover
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

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