Mars and Earth as Twins
Astronomers armed with optical telescopes fell in love with Mars during the very earliest years of the age of telescopes. Mars was bright, changed colors, and had intriguing, contrasting brighter and darker regions. Furthermore, because Mars is closer to Earth than all other planets except Venus, it could appear quite...
The History & Future of Mars Exploration
From its beginnings in ancient astrology to the advent of astronomy, from science fiction to science fact, learn the amazing, if not sometimes fanciful, history of man’s quest for the Red Planet. Authored by Dr. Giancarlo Genta, leader of the IAA Study Group on Human Mars Exploration, this special edition...
