voyages of scientific discovery with the Mars exploration rovers
Clancey, William J
2012
Examines the work done by geologists on Mars using the tools and instruments of the remotely operated Mars Exploration Rovers (MERs). Presents the scientists' personal experiences; and discusses how these compare to other missions and projects, how MERs have changed planetary field science, and what the future holds for planetary surface exploration. Includes photographs and charts.
Details mankind's efforts to study Mars over the last fifty years with both telescopes and artificial satellites sent into orbit. Examines what we have discovered about the planet in this time and considers where future research may lead.
Examines what recent space missions to Mars have revealed about the origins and evolution of the planet. Presents information on Mars' gravity, climate, interior, surface, and moons. Includes over sixty-six photographs and illustrations.
Introduces the planet Mars, exploring its atmosphere, composition, and other characteristics and looking particularly at how humans learned about the only planet that can be seen clearly from Earth.
Contains over 125 photographs transmitted from the surface of Mars in 1997 by NASA's Pathfinder spacecraft, and includes discussions of the history and future of Mars exploration.
Text and accompanying photographs describe the characteristics of the fourth planet from the sun, the only one whose surface can be seen in any detail from the earth.