Planet Mars: Story of Another World
Forget, Francois; Costard, Francois; Lognonne, Philippe
Language: English
Published by Praxis, 2007
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This uniquely illustrated book details the processes and phenomena that make up the history, geology and climate of planet Mars. It focuses on the past and present evolution of Mars and also incorporates the recent results from the space missions to Mars. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 239 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 9. Weight in Grams: 502. . 2007. 2008th Edition. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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- Title
- Planet Mars: Story of Another World
- Author
- Forget, Francois; Costard, Francois; Lognonne, Philippe
- Publisher
- Praxis
- Publication year
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0387489258
- ISBN 13
- 9780387489254
- Series
- Book 131 of 408: Springer Praxis Books
This uniquely illustrated book details the processes and phenomena that make up the history, geology and climate of planet Mars. It focuses on the past and present evolution of Mars and also incorporates the recent results from the space missions to Mars.
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"This would be an excellent book to give someone who is interested in Mars ... . Translated from the French, it could be enjoyed by a layperson or undergraduate planetary science student. Richly illustrated and containing many pictures from contemporary missions – the two Mars rovers and operating trio of NASA and ESA orbiters – the scientific findings are presented in a succinct, yet easy to follow format. The book is well laid-out and the use of illustrations has been especially thoughtful." (Malcolm Smith, Astronomy Now, April, 2008)
"Today, Earth’s nearest planetary neighbor is better understood, and this book takes observational surveys and photographic evidence from the Martian surface to give a clear and factual look at this dynamic planet. ... They emphasize recent discoveries of Mars’s current atmospheric and climatologic conditions. This coverage is timely, and the intriguing photographic evidence offers an in-depth look at the relentless controversy of liquid water (and life!) once flowing over the Martian surface. ... Includes colorful illustrations. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers, lower-division undergraduates." (L. R. Johnston, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (10), June, 2008)
"This book provides an overview of the current understanding of the past and present state of Mars, and a brief introduction to the planet. ... would serve very well as an introductory resource at the undergraduate level. ... provides a superb overview on most topics regarding Mars, and it manages to do so without going into a level of detail that would be considered necessary for a specialist in the topic. For a budding planetary scientist, undergraduate, or amateur, this is definitely a recommended read." (Alex Leatherland, EOS, Vol. 90 (19), May, 2009)
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