Smithsonian Bk Mars
From 1985 to 2000 Joseph Boyce provided scientific leadership to NASA as its Mars exploration program scientist. He has lived much of the history of the planet's exploration, and his findings have... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1588340740
ISBN13:9781588340740
Release Date:December 2002
Publisher:Smithsonian Books (DC)
Length:288 Pages
Weight:1.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.4"
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Smithsonian Book of Mars by Joseph Boyce
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I have followed the U.S. space program for many years, and I've always appreciated reading authoritative accounts of NASA missions. Boyce's Smithsonian Book of Mars is a great read written by a geologist who served as NASA's Mars Exploration Program scientist for 15 years. Rather than an account of one specific landed or orbiter mission, Boyce covers various aspects of Martian geology and climate gleaned from many different missions. If you want a first-class overview of what we've learned about Mars from past and current NASA missions and what is in the works for the future, this is the book to read.
Smithsonian Book of Mars by Boyce
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This work depicts many pictures of Mars in full color together with the scientific background and history of the planet. Fine mosaics show the Daedalia planum, Solis planum and Vastitas Borealis from various areas of the planet. Calculations of orbital eccentricity are shown for the scientifically inclined. Dark areas of exposed rock are depicted. The atmosphere is pictured at 95% carbon dioxide chemical content. There are no oceans visible on the Marsian surface-anywhere. The crust is shaped from volcanic activity over many centuries, The surface temperature is 80 Fah. This book would be a fine acquisition for any student of science, mathematics or astronomy. It would be perfect for any school project.
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