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Exploring Mars, astrologer, NASA scientist, and self-proclaimed “professional martian” Dr. Tanya Harrison and Canada’s second-best space geographer and researcher Danny Bednar have compiled a year-by-year anthology of humanity’s exploration of Mars. Tapping into a large network of active and retired scientists, astronauts, writers, and TV personalities,
Exploring Mars manages to be both a handy reference and fun fodder for any space enthusiast.
About the author
Dr. Tanya Harrison calls herself a “professional martian.” She has spent over a decade working as a scientist and in mission operations on multiple NASA Mars missions, including the Curiosity and Opportunity rovers. Her specialty lies in geomorphology: the study of a planet’s evolution based on its surface features. Before Mars, however, Tanya had her head in the stars as an astronomer studying the metal content of star clusters and recurring novae systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Western Ontario, a Masters in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Wesleyan University, and a B.Sc. in Astronomy and Physics from the University of Washington. Tanya is also an advocate for advancing the status of women in science and for accessibility in the geosciences. You can find her prolifically tweeting about the Red Planet—and her experiences with both #WomenInSTEM and #DisabledInSTEM as @tanyaofmars. She lives in Phoenix, AZ.
Summary
The Mars Landing and More for Space-Enthusiast Memelords
Go on a 60-year journey from the earliest Mars landing attempts to the missions active there today—told by the people, memes, and media of the time through the lens of today’s top scientists.Learn fun facts about space exploration and answer the most asked questions about Mars. From the search for little green men to live bacteria, we’ve all entertained the idea of extraterrestrial life. But where did this idea come from? What have the Mars robots found, and how has it shaped science today? Written and researched by one of the best Canadian space geographers, Danny Bednar, and NASA scientist/professional martian herself, Dr. Tanya Harrison,
Exploring Mars answers these questions and more.
It’s not just rocket science—it’s fun. A solar system gift perfect for anyone interested in space exploration, aerospace, or even science-fiction, this coffee-table beauty is different from other books about space. Tapping into a large network of active and retired scientists, astronauts, writers, and TV personalities, this space book for adults and teens alike crafts a year-by-year anthropology of humanity’s exploration of Mars that manages to be both a handy reference and fun fodder for everyone.
Inside Exploring Mars, you’ll find:- A timeline of our exploration of Mars with photos and descriptions of significant events from each year, like the first Mars landing
- Interviews, quotes, and answers to your foremost questions from top scientists and Mars experts
- Explanations of the science and lore surrounding Mars accompanied by popular memes and anecdotes about the red planet
If you like non-fiction space books such as Liftoff, This Book Is a Planetarium, or Extraterrestrial, you’ll love Exploring Mars.
Foreword
Tapping into a large network of active and retired scientists,
astronauts, writers, and TV personalities, the authors craft a year-by-year
anthology of humanity’s exploration of Mars that will launch with national news
as the private and public race to Mars takes flight. Authors will be exploring
both the scientific discoveries along the way, as well as the impacts of Mars
exploration missions on today’s movers and shakers in the space industry with
the support of NASA.
