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by Sir Patrick Moore (Author)
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Cassell Illustrated; Rev. ed edition (10 Aug 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1844035468
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844035465
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.6 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Night falls over the equator, and Phoebus rises from the west. It takes only 4¼ hours for this nearest moon to cross the sky-more than enough time for it to wax, from new to full.

This is the enduring charm of Mars: The more you learn about it, the stranger it seems. Moore's sober, common-sense tale of discovery cannot help but be as much about the garish Mars of the imagination as it is about the physical planet--and the changes wrought upon that imaginary twin have been truly cataclysmic. Lowell's charming canals lie shattered beneath the gargantuan volcanic sierras of Olympus, Ascraeus and Pavonis. The frozen carbon dioxide and thin hoar- frost of the Mars' meagre poles have vanished beneath huge quantities of water ice, bringing with it the nagging possibility of subterranean oceans and, every few tens of millions of years, an intermittent period of fertility.

Moore is better placed than most to give earlier observations and imaginations their due. When he wrote Guide to Mars in 1955, it was commonly believed that the dark areas of the planet's surface were due to vegetation. And, given all the advances in our understanding in the mere 40 years since then, it seems perfectly natural for Moore to conclude his account by writing seriously about the likely shape of future colonies there.

A home astronomer's guide, a memoir, a history that ably demonstrates the interplay between scientific data and interpretation: however you read it, Patrick Moore on Mars is more poetic and inspiring than it knows. --Singon Ings --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"[An] enthusiastic historical survey of everything Mars-related." --"The Economist"

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5.0 out of 5 stars Patrick Moore On Mars, 14 Mar 2001
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This review is from: Patrick Moore on Mars (Hardcover)
Ever wanted to discover what lies on other worlds, what they're made of and what's out there? Perhaps you're discouraged by the lack of science or maths degrees?

Well, here's great news! Your minimum entry requirement is curiosity and a desire to explore! And this is a fun book to read too!

Another fine thing about Patrick Moore's books is that they are self-contained. So if you want to learn about Mars, you won't need to buy loads of other books to complete your knowledge. Everything you need to discover Mars is in this book.

Patrick Moore On Mars takes you on a voyage of discovery of the Red Planet. He describes things Martian is easy to grasp terms. Patrick has always written this way. He describes the Earth to Sun distance as one inch, therefore the distance to the nearest star is then 4 miles.

Throughout the book you will discover what the historical view of Mars was. Percival Lowell believed that Martians existed and that the Martian "canals" suggested that Martians were irrigating the planet to offset droughts. From the limited view of Mars from Earth then, Mars was a deep red planet with black lines criss-crossing the surface. An alien and threatening looking world dubbed by the Romans, Mars, and the God of war.

Throughout the book, wonderful details about Mars and its two moons, Phobos and Deimos and superb pictures of the Martian surface from the Viking and later Pathfinder probes. These series of probes have radically changed our knowledge of Mars. Viking was unable to detect life on Mars, so the jury's still out.

Mars still fascinates Patrick, despite these new, some would say, disappointing findings that mark Mars as a rather lifeless planet. Patrick includes the Martian rocks that crashed on Earth many centuries ago had scientists wondering whether the little worms were past organic life. We are still not sure. Colonising Mars is explored and these predictions are more likely to be fairly accurate visions of the future than the fantastic ones in the past.

Towards the end of the book there are wonderfully comprehensive appendices which include some useful information on how to set about observing Mars yourself.

To sum up Patrick Moore On Mars is a very cleverly written book. There's everything that would interest the beginner as well as the more knowledgeable amateur astronomer.

To prove my point further, it was a Patrick Moore book, which sparked a 10 year Mark Willis's lifelong interest in astronomy!

Enjoy this book!

Mark Willis

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4.0 out of 5 stars Characteristically chatty Patrick Moore ramble., 31 Oct 1999
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Anyone who knows and loves Patrick's style will enjoy this book. It is an all encompassing history of research into Mars, ranging from early pre-telescopic observations to the 1997 Pathfinder mission. While much of the material contained in this book is available elsewhere, the style of delivery adds a new angle to the material and brings a genuinely fresh light to the subject matter. Buy it and read it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable read of a fascinating world., 27 Sep 1999
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Patrick Moore takes you through the fascinating history of the discovery of Mars, leaving you wondering what secrets the planet has yet to reveal? The book does not dwell on the Astronomer but more on the discoveries made and the impact it had on our understanding of the Red Planet at the time. Patrick shows a world that is diverse as it is mysterious. This book reads more like an after dinner chat with Patrick than a scientific text book with lists of numbers and statistics.
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