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There is no life on Mars. And there are no "canals" on its surface. Scientists have ascertained this information from the Viking spacecraft landing in 1975. Astonishing pictures of the red planet are some of the highlights of this book…

There is no life on Mars. And there are no "canals" on its surface. Scientists have ascertained this information from the Viking spacecraft landing in 1975. Astonishing pictures of the red planet are some of the highlights of this book that illuminate the way we think about Mars and about space. Simon has combined these vivid resources, with his characteristic spare, smooth prose in this title, a companion to The Sun, Stars, Jupiter, Saturn and (most recently) Uranus. Readers learn that Mars (named for the Roman god of war) is closer to Earth than Venus, and that the Martian year is 687 days long. Simon brings information home with analogy and anecdotes, helping young astronomers to visualize and ponder the mystery of the heavens. Ages 4-8.
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This revised edition of Simon’s book Mars (1987) includes new pictures from the Mars Orbiter Camera, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Pathfinder lander, all launched since the publication of the earlier volume. The text also reflects NASA missions that…

This revised edition of Simon's book Mars (1987) includes new pictures from the Mars Orbiter Camera, the Hubble Space Telescope, and the Pathfinder lander, all launched since the publication of the earlier volume. The text also reflects NASA missions that gathered information about Mars in the late 1990s. In the same handsome format as Simon's other books on the planets, this volume offers a timely update of knowledge and speculation about the red planet.
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