Where do asteroids come from and what are they made of? What clues
do they hold about the evolution of the Solar System? Scientists
have catalogued hundreds of thousands of asteroids, and many are
thought to contain water and amino acids, the building blocks of
life. Michael K. Shepard tells the fascinating story of their
discovery, and what they can tell us about the history of our own
planet. He describes how we find and study asteroids, what they
look like through the eyes of powerful telescopes and spacecraft,
and plans for future sample return missions. This timely book
interweaves accessible scientific explanations with historical
background and personal narrative, providing an engaging read for
anyone curious about asteroids and what they may mean for our
future - both as threats and opportunities.
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