Neil F. Comins is professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Maine. His books include Discovering the Universe (eleventh edition, 2019); What If the Earth Had Two Moons? And Nine Other Thought-Provoking Speculations on the Solar System (2010); Heavenly Errors: Misconceptions About the Real Nature of the Universe (Columbia, 2003); and What If the Moon Didn’t Exist? Voyages to Earths That Might Have Been (1993).

There is no other book for the popular reader that addresses the many serious challenges involved in deep space travel. Understanding these issues is essential for anyone with an interest in space exploration. The Traveler's Guide to Space does an excellent job at looking at the whole picture, from space tourists to one-way colonization; from physical to psychological challenges.

• IntroductionPart I: Preparing for Space1. Science and the Solar System Over Easy2. Brief Descriptions of Journeys Through Space3. Preparing for Your Trip4. Training for Space TravelPart II: Adjusting to Space5. Launch!6. Adjustments During the First Few Days7. Long-Term Physical Adjustments to Space8. Getting Along in Space: Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Space TravelPart III: Making the Most of Experiences in Space9. Experiences by DestinationPart IV: Home! Sweet? Home?10. Emigrating to Mars or Returning to EarthAppendix: Powers of TenNotesBibliographyIndex

Neil F. Comins is professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Maine. His books include Discovering the Universe (eleventh edition, 2019); What If the Earth Had Two Moons? And Nine Other Thought-Provoking Speculations on the Solar System (2010); Heavenly Errors: Misconceptions About the Real Nature of the Universe (Columbia, 2003); and What If the Moon Didn’t Exist? Voyages to Earths That Might Have Been (1993).

There is no other book for the popular reader that addresses the many serious challenges involved in deep space travel. Understanding these issues is essential for anyone with an interest in space exploration. The Traveler's Guide to Space does an excellent job at looking at the whole picture, from space tourists to one-way colonization; from physical to psychological challenges.

• IntroductionPart I: Preparing for Space1. Science and the Solar System Over Easy2. Brief Descriptions of Journeys Through Space3. Preparing for Your Trip4. Training for Space TravelPart II: Adjusting to Space5. Launch!6. Adjustments During the First Few Days7. Long-Term Physical Adjustments to Space8. Getting Along in Space: Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Space TravelPart III: Making the Most of Experiences in Space9. Experiences by DestinationPart IV: Home! Sweet? Home?10. Emigrating to Mars or Returning to EarthAppendix: Powers of TenNotesBibliographyIndex

Neil F. Comins is professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Maine. His books include Discovering the Universe (eleventh edition, 2019); What If the Earth Had Two Moons? And Nine Other Thought-Provoking Speculations on the Solar System (2010); Heavenly Errors: Misconceptions About the Real Nature of the Universe (Columbia, 2003); and What If the Moon Didn’t Exist? Voyages to Earths That Might Have Been (1993).

There is no other book for the popular reader that addresses the many serious challenges involved in deep space travel. Understanding these issues is essential for anyone with an interest in space exploration. The Traveler's Guide to Space does an excellent job at looking at the whole picture, from space tourists to one-way colonization; from physical to psychological challenges.

• IntroductionPart I: Preparing for Space1. Science and the Solar System Over Easy2. Brief Descriptions of Journeys Through Space3. Preparing for Your Trip4. Training for Space TravelPart II: Adjusting to Space5. Launch!6. Adjustments During the First Few Days7. Long-Term Physical Adjustments to Space8. Getting Along in Space: Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Space TravelPart III: Making the Most of Experiences in Space9. Experiences by DestinationPart IV: Home! Sweet? Home?10. Emigrating to Mars or Returning to EarthAppendix: Powers of TenNotesBibliographyIndex