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The Smithsonian Book of Mars (Smithsonian Library of the Solar System) [Hardcover]

Joseph Boyce (Author)

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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Smithsonian Books; 1st Edition edition (Jan 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1588340740
  • ISBN-13: 978-1588340740
  • Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 16.1 x 2.2 cm
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,148,458 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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From 1985 to 2000 Joseph Boyce provided scientific leadership to NASA as its Mars exploration program scientist. He has lived much of the history of the planet's exploration, and his findings have helped to determine what we know about Mars today.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Smithsonian Book of Mars by Joseph Boyce 18 July 2009
By Linda Martel - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I have followed the U.S. space program for many years, and I've always appreciated reading authoritative accounts of NASA missions. Boyce's Smithsonian Book of Mars is a great read written by a geologist who served as NASA's Mars Exploration Program scientist for 15 years. Rather than an account of one specific landed or orbiter mission, Boyce covers various aspects of Martian geology and climate gleaned from many different missions. If you want a first-class overview of what we've learned about Mars from past and current NASA missions and what is in the works for the future, this is the book to read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Mars! 19 Oct 2010
By J. Parker - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A lot of progress has been made in the study of Mars since I got this book 6 years ago. Either way, it's a cool book.
4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Smithsonian Book of Mars by Boyce 19 July 2005
By Dr. Joseph S. Maresca - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This work depicts many pictures of Mars in full color together

with the scientific background and history of the planet. Fine

mosaics show the Daedalia planum, Solis planum and Vastitas Borealis from various areas of the planet. Calculations of orbital eccentricity are shown for the scientifically inclined.

Dark areas of exposed rock are depicted. The atmosphere is pictured at 95% carbon dioxide chemical content. There are no oceans visible on the Marsian surface-anywhere. The crust is shaped from volcanic activity over many centuries, The surface temperature is 80 Fah.

This book would be a fine acquisition for any student of science,

mathematics or astronomy. It would be perfect for any school

project.
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