Life On Mars
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A landmark work in popular astronomy and planetary science, Life on Mars presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of one of humanity's most enduring scientific questions: could life exist, or have ever existed, on the Red Planet? Drawing on decades of combined expertise, the authors detail the physical conditions of Mars — its atmosphere, temperature, and surface geology — and assess what these factors mean for the possibility of biological life. Written with clarity and intellectual precision, the text balances scientific depth with accessibility, making it an essential read for both amateur astronomers and serious students of the cosmos. The authors argue from the evidence available at the time of writing, carefully weighing observations from telescopic study and early space exploration against the theoretical requirements for life as we know it. A compelling and thought-provoking contribution to the literature of space science, it illustrates just how profoundly Mars has captured the scientific imagination.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work in popular astronomy and planetary science, Life on Mars presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of one of humanity's most enduring scientific questions: could life exist, or have ever existed, on the Red Planet? Drawing on decades of combined expertise, the authors detail the physical conditions of Mars — its atmosphere, temperature, and surface geology — and assess what these factors mean for the possibility of biological life. Written with clarity and intellectual precision, the text balances scientific depth with accessibility, making it an essential read for both amateur astronomers and serious students of the cosmos. The authors argue from the evidence available at the time of writing, carefully weighing observations from telescopic study and early space exploration against the theoretical requirements for life as we know it. A compelling and thought-provoking contribution to the literature of space science, it illustrates just how profoundly Mars has captured the scientific imagination.
