50 Ways to Die in Space

 

Space: the final frontier.
Beautiful. Intriguing. Mysterious.
But if you go there, YOU WILL DIE!

The human body is perfectly adapted to the conditions on Earth. But blast that fragile body into the extreme and varying environments of space and it won’t fare so well – and that’s only if you survive the take-off!

From scorching million degree temperatures, to pressures that would instantly squish you to the size of a ping pong ball, O’Hely and O’Sullivan present – in excruciating and scientifically accurate detail! – the physics and physiology of existing (and ceasing to exist) in deep space.

 

‘Fortunately, safe on Earth, the main thing you will die of is laughter. Iwish I’d had this in my collection when I was first dreaming ofbecoming an astronomer. Five Stars.’ Professor Christopher Fluke, Swinburne University of Technology

‘A must read for any budding space enthusiast!’ Professor Andrew Hopkins, Professor of Astronomy, Macquarie University and past president of the Astronomical Society of Australia

‘Agonising death! Instant destruction! Danger everywhere! Fun!’ Professor Bryan Gaensler, astrophysicist, University of California and Young Australian of the Year 1999

‘Space is out to get you in ways that are scary, thrilling and u-u-u-ugly. But you’ll enjoy every minute of this exhilarating read.’ Dr Tanya Hill, Museums Victoria Astronomer