4th rock from the Sun :
Author
Format:
Books
Physical Description
272 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour) ; 20 cm.
Production / Publication Information
London : Bloomsbury Sigma, 2018.
Summary
Nicky Jenner's 4th Rock from the Sun reviews Mars in its entirety its nature, attributes, and impact on 3rd Rock-culture, its environmental science and geology, and its potential as a human colony everything you need to know about the Red Planet (and quite a few things you don't).
Call Number
523.43/JEN
Publication Date
2017-2018
Language
English
ISBN
9781472922526
4th rock from the Sun :
Author
Format:
Books
Physical Description
272 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 23 cm
Production / Publication Information
London : Bloomsbury Sigma, an imprint of Bloomsbury publishing Plc, 2017.
Summary
"Mars is ingrained in our culture, from David Bowie's extra-terrestrial spiders to H.G. Wells's The War of the Worlds. The red planet has inspired hundreds of scientists, authors and filmmakers--but why? What is it about this particular planet that makes it so intriguing? Ancient mythologies defined Mars as a violent harbinger of war, and astrologers found meaning in the planet's dance through the sky. Stargazers puzzled over Mars's unfamiliar properties; some claimed to see canals criss-crossing its surface, while images from early spacecraft showed startling faced and pyramids carved out of rusty rock. Did Martians exist? If so, were they intelligent, civilised beings? We now have a better understanding of Mars: its red hue, small moons, atmosphere (or lack of it), and mysterious past. Robots have trundled across the planet's surface, beaming back astonishing views of the alien landscape and seeking clues on how it has evolved. While little green Martians are now firmly the preserve of literature, evidence is growing that the now arid, frozen planet was once warmer, wetter, and possibly thronging with microbial life. Soon, we may set food on the planet. What challenges are involved, and how are we preparing for them? Is there a future for humanity on Mars? In 4th Rock from the Sun, Nicky Jenner reviews Mars in its entirety, exploring its nature, attributes, potential as a human colony and impact on 3rd Rock-culture--everything you need to know about the Red Planet."--Jacket.
Call Number
525.43 JEN 2017
Publication Date
2017
Language
English
ISBN
9781472922496 9781472922502
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