Recognition
- British Book of the Year, 1997
- Modern Library 100 Best Nonfiction, Readers List (26th)
- American Academy of Arts and Letters Harold D. Vursell Memorial Award, 1999
- Le Prix Faubert du Coton
- Il Premio del Mare Circeo
- Royal Society Prizes for Science Books, 1997 (Shortlisted)
- American Library Association Non-fiction Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners, 1999
- American Library Association Outstanding Books for the College Bound and Lifelong Learners, Science and Technology, 2004
In recognition of Longitude Sobel was named a fellow of the American Geographical Society.
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