| Title: | Mars : the lure of the red planet |
| Authors: | William Sheehan ; Stephen James O'Meara |
| Material Type: | book |
| Publisher: | [S.l.] : Prometheus Books, 2001 |
| ISBN / ISSN / EAN : | 978-1-57392-900-4 |
| Size: | 24 cm |
| Bibliography note: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Languages: | English |
| Subjects: | Mars (Planet) |
| Description: |
No other planet has fired the human imagination like Mars. Towering volcanoes and massive canyons stretch across the vast expanse of Mars, unfolding before us with a grandeur that beckons to be explored. Our fascination, however is more than just geological: of all the planets in the solar system apart from Earth, Mars has always been regarded as the most likely to have nurtured life. In this engaging account of humankind's love affair with the red planet, William Sheehan and Stephen James O'Meara trace the history of our fascination withEarth's neighbor in the solar system, and look at the prospects for human spaceflight to Mars in this century. The authors portray the history of our explorations of Mars through the eyes of the dreamers and achievers who have made the planet such an integral part of the human psyche. They reveal the discoverers' hardships, their strength in the face of criticisms, and the glories of their success. |
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Copies in the Library (1)
| Barcode | Call number | Media type | Location | Section | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 009123 | QB641.S44 2001 | Book | ISU Central Campus library | Main collection | Available |
