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The planet Mars :

(Number (ISBN

0816516405 (cloth : acid-free paper)

(Number (ISBN

0816516413 (paper : acid-free paper)

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9780816516407 (cloth : acid-free paper)

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9780816516414 (paper : acid-free paper)

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b522928

Title Proper

The planet Mars :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

a history of observation & discovery /

First Statement of Responsibility

William Sheehan.

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Tucson :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

University of Arizona Press,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

c1996.

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

x, 270 p. :

Other Physical Details

ill., maps ;

Dimensions

24 cm.

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-260) and index.

Text of Note

Motions of Mars -- Pioneers -- "A situation similar to ours" -- Areographers -- 1877 -- Confirmations and controversies -- Lowell -- How the eye interprets -- Opposition 1909 -- The lingering romance -- Spacecraft to Mars -- Mariner 9 -- Vikings, and beyond -- The hurtling moons of Mars -- Observing Mars.

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Text of Note

"In this timely and vividly written account, William Sheehan traces human fascination with Mars back to the naked-eye observers of the planet. He recalls the early telescopic observers who first made out enigmatic markings and polar caps on its surface. Through lively historical anecdotes, he describes in detail the debate over the so-called canals of Mars, which encouraged speculation that the planet might be inhabited. Finally, Sheehan describes more recent theories about the planet, leading up to the present, when unmanned spacecraft have enabled us to make giant strides in exploration." "Well documented and sparked with human interest, this book will be a useful companion and guide in interpreting the barrage of headlines about Mars that is sure to come over the next few years. Amateurs will appreciate the contributions that have been made to Martian studies by people like themselves, and professionals will find much original material that has never before been published."--BOOK JACKET.

Title

Planet Mars.

Mars (Planet)

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Book number

Sheehan, William,1954-

Date of Transaction

20140220094811.0

Electronic name

[Book]

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