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4th Rock from the Sun: The Story of Mars

Autor Nicky Jenner
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 6 apr 2017
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.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781472922502
ISBN-10: 1472922506
Pagini: 272
Ilustrații: 8pp colour plate section
Dimensiuni: 135 x 216 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.31 kg
Ediția:Export/Airside
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Sigma
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

The human exploration of Mars and its potential for a manned base is in the news and remains a topic of fascination. What will the first visitors to Mars see, hear and do? This book reveals all

Notă biografică

Nicky Jenner is a science writer and editor. Her work has appeared in a variety of international magazines, including New Scientist, Nature, BBC Sky at Night, Physics World and Astronomy Now. She writes and edits for the European Space Agency, European Southern Observatory (the organisation responsible for both the Very Large Telescope and the upcoming European Extremely Large Telescope), and the Hubble Space Telescope, for which she was formerly the European press officer. Nicky lives in Bristol, UK.nickyjenner.com / @nickyjenner1


Cuprins

1 Mars Fever2 Earthlings on Mars3 Pop culture Mars4 Mars in Sci-Fi5 Mars and the History of Science6 The Martian Story7 Martian Moons8 Pranks and Hoaxes9 Life on Mars?10 Robot Cars on Mars11 Why Mars?12 The Martian future


Recenzii

4th Rock from the Sun is more motivational manifesto than instruction manual ... it serves to inspire the reader to root for this next potential milestone in human history.
Nicky Jenner's enthusiasm and humour are infectious, keeping the reader captivated even while she discusses serious subject. Even the least passionate of readers will fall in love with Mars by the end of the book.
A fascinating debut . Jenner nimbly explores humanity's fascination with Mars.
A detailed yet bright and breezy guide to our most evocative planetary neighbour. Jenner's book provides a whirlwind tour of the Red Planet's past, present and possible future. This book is the essential guide to the little planet that looms largest in our collective imagination: Mars.
Informative, scientifically comprehensive and delightful to read. You'll want to travel to Mars!
A colourful tapestry of old myths and prejudices, enthusiasm and disappointment, failures and successes, and stories of clever people and machines. Unfold it and you'll see Mars much slower than before.
I thought I knew everything there was to know about the Red Planet - I was wrong. A cleverly written and thoroughly interesting tour of all things martian.

Descriere

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.