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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2018
- ISBN
- 9781785211386
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Haynes Publishing Group P.L.C.
ISBN-10
1785211382
ISBN-13
9781785211386
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239931291
Product Key Features
Book Title
Mars Owners' Workshop Manual : from 4. 5 Billion Years Ago to the Present
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Space Science, History, Aeronautics & Astronautics
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Technology & Engineering, Science
Book Series
Haynes Manuals Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
29 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2017-949621
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
523.43
Synopsis
The unique Haynes insight into Mars, providing a sister title to Earth Manual and Moon Manual. The recent Ridley Scott/Matt Damon film The Martian, the discovery of water (ice) on the planets surface and NASAs plans for manned Mars exploration have all made Mars cool again.. Haynes applies its unique manual treatment to take a new look at the Red Planet., This rapidly paced book provides a fascinating insight into how our understanding of Mars has developed. When a Renaissance astronomer studied the motions of Mars in the sky, he discovered the laws of planetary motion. With the advent of the telescope, the planet could be studied as a world in its own right, measuring the length of its day and mapping its surface in ever more detail. Late in the 19th century, Percival Lowell in the USA claimed Mars was criss-crossed by canals created by a race of intelligent beings to transport water from the polar ice caps to the equatorial areas. Although Lowell's vision of Mars was rejected by astronomers, it inspired storytellers to write classic works of science fiction. By the mid-20th century, the consensus view was that large tracts of the planet hosted a hardy form of vegetation. Given the limitation of telescopes, the only way to be sure was to send a probe. The engaging text, supported by numerous technical illustrations, photographs and graphics, relates the challenges and technical triumph of sending space vehicles to Mars, initially on flyby missions, then to orbit the planet, and more recently to land on it. Mars is a world of contrasts. Much of the southern hemisphere is cratered highlands and much of the northern hemisphere is a low-lying plain that might once have held an ocean. There are volcanoes and canyons much larger than those on Earth, and broad channels cut by vast floods - all formed early in the planet's history. Mars has suffered extreme climate change. Did life develop there when the planet was warm and wet? Did it adapt to the current arid and cold conditions? We looked for microbes in the soil with indeterminate results. Soon, we hope to drill to seek evidence of microbes living beneath the surface. The implications of finding life on Mars are profound, because if life can develop independently in several places in the solar system then it is probably ubiquitous across the universe. The Mars Owners' Workshop Manual chronicles this story of discovery and looks forward to the time when we will join our robots in exploring the intriguing Red Planet.
LC Classification Number
QB641
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- 7***o (1345)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePromptly shipped, excellent communication from seller, happy to recommend.
- i***n (908)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI was back and forth on neutral or positive feedback. Seller does not respond to messages. Books dust jacket was in far worse condition than shown in the pictures could have been because how it was packaged. While it was shipped promptly, the package was a simple bubble mailer. For collectible books such as this, I’d expect it in a box. I ship books with media mail too and it doesn’t cost any more to use a box instead of plastic mailers. Book did arrive though and the pricing was reasonable.Fairyloot The Forest Grimm by Kathryn Purdie Exclusive Edition Digital Signature (#176931227352)
- a***b (577)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent new condition, appearance of the merchandise was perfect, very fast shipping, value and shipping costs was fair and reasonable, packaging was secure and easy to open, the items looked even better than pictured and described. This is definitely a professional eBay seller and one who can be trusted 100%. Thank you for a great transaction!
- 0***p (1291)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseFast service and shipping. Packaged well. Item better than described. Good communication and price. Superb seller! AAAA++++The Diabetic Kitchen: Healthy and Tasty Recipes to Keep Your Blood Sugar in ... (#177061663088)