
Mars
A Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Red Planet
Collins (Publisher)
Published on 12. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-0-00-860432-5 (ISBN)
Description
Discover all you need to know about Mars
Includes the historic, cultural and scientific background and exploratory missions within one accessible guide for aspiring and seasoned astronomers, packed full of stunning images.
Learn about humanity's fascination with Mars from antiquity to the modern day
Read about the evolution of the planet, its moons and all the facts and figures
Discover how to study Mars with the essential equipment for observation and photography
Comes with an "Atlas" to help you find your way around the planet when looking at images
Includes resources for further study and a glossary of key terms
Mars gives you a complete understanding of one of the true wonders of our Solar System and leaves you prepared for the adventure of a lifetime, including what the future holds and the potential for manned missions.
Includes the historic, cultural and scientific background and exploratory missions within one accessible guide for aspiring and seasoned astronomers, packed full of stunning images.
Learn about humanity's fascination with Mars from antiquity to the modern day
Read about the evolution of the planet, its moons and all the facts and figures
Discover how to study Mars with the essential equipment for observation and photography
Comes with an "Atlas" to help you find your way around the planet when looking at images
Includes resources for further study and a glossary of key terms
Mars gives you a complete understanding of one of the true wonders of our Solar System and leaves you prepared for the adventure of a lifetime, including what the future holds and the potential for manned missions.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 146 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
170 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-860432-5 (9780008604325)
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Brendan Owens | Royal Observatory Greenwich | Collins Astronomy
Mars
A Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Red Planet
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The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year.
Brendan Owens, is a former Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer, he works at the Institute of Physics, as a Public Engagement Manager and is an astronomy communicator breaking down complex concepts and using creative and digital skills to help everyone understand them.
Brendan Owens, is a former Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer, he works at the Institute of Physics, as a Public Engagement Manager and is an astronomy communicator breaking down complex concepts and using creative and digital skills to help everyone understand them.