Mars. A beginner’s guide to exploring the Red Planet

Discover all you need to know about Mars Includes the historic, cultural and scientific background and exploratory missions within one 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.