Mars: Uncovering The Secrets Of The Red Planet
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
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Condition remarks: 3D glasses included.
A richly illustrated work of popular science, Mars: Uncovering the Secrets of the Red Planet presents a sweeping and authoritative account of humanity's enduring fascination with our neighboring world. Paul Raeburn chronicles the history of Mars exploration, from early telescopic observations to the landmark missions of NASA's rovers and orbiters that have transformed our understanding of the planet's geology, atmosphere, and potential for life. Written with clarity and enthusiasm, the narrative details the dramatic scientific discoveries that have reshaped our view of Mars as a once-dynamic world with ancient riverbeds, towering volcanoes, and a complex climatic past. Raeburn also examines the bold ambitions driving future missions, arguing that Mars remains the most compelling destination in the solar system for answering fundamental questions about the origins of life. Accessible to general readers yet substantive enough for science enthusiasts, this captivating volume illustrates why the Red Planet continues to ignite the imagination of scientists and dreamers alike.
Author: Paul Raeburn
Format: Hardback
Published: 1998, National Geographic Society
Genre: Astronomy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: 3D glasses included.
A richly illustrated work of popular science, Mars: Uncovering the Secrets of the Red Planet presents a sweeping and authoritative account of humanity's enduring fascination with our neighboring world. Paul Raeburn chronicles the history of Mars exploration, from early telescopic observations to the landmark missions of NASA's rovers and orbiters that have transformed our understanding of the planet's geology, atmosphere, and potential for life. Written with clarity and enthusiasm, the narrative details the dramatic scientific discoveries that have reshaped our view of Mars as a once-dynamic world with ancient riverbeds, towering volcanoes, and a complex climatic past. Raeburn also examines the bold ambitions driving future missions, arguing that Mars remains the most compelling destination in the solar system for answering fundamental questions about the origins of life. Accessible to general readers yet substantive enough for science enthusiasts, this captivating volume illustrates why the Red Planet continues to ignite the imagination of scientists and dreamers alike.