Mars - A beginner's guide to exploring the Red Planet

Discover all you need to know about Mars - including the historic, cultural and scientific background and exploratory missions - with this accessible guide for aspiring and seasoned astronomers, packed full of stunning images. Learn about humanity''s fascination with Mars from antiquity to the modern day Read about the evolution of the planet, its moons and all the facts and figures Discover how to study Mars with the essential equipment for observation and photography Comes with an ''Atlas'' to help you find your way around the planet when looking at images Includes resources for further study and a glossary of key terms Mars gives you a complete understanding of one of the true wonders of our Solar System and leaves you prepared for the adventure of a lifetime, including what the future holds and the potential for manned missions.

About the author

Brendan Owens, is a former Royal Observatory Greenwich astronomer, he works at the Institute of Physics, as a Public Engagement Manager and is an astronomy communicator breaking down complex concepts and using creative and digital skills to help everyone understand them.

The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK's largest refracting telescope. It runs the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition.

Product details

• Authors: Collins Astronomy, Brendan Owens, Royal Observatory Greenwich
• Publisher: Collins Reference
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.09.2024
• EAN: 9780008604325
• ISBN: 978-0-00-860432-5
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 210 mm x 5 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Aviation and space engineering; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology; Mars, NATURE / Sky Observation, space exploration, Space Science, Popular astronomy & space, Space, planets and extraterrestrial locations, Popular astronomy and space, Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy, SCIENCE / Space Science / Space Exploration