Download or read book The Cold Canyons of Mars written by JAMES KREHAN and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2013-08-18 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of man's first exploratory voyage to planet Mars. Axis Wade and his team of astronauts train for the trip to Mars on a Hawaiian island. After landing on the Red Planet, Axis is injured during a visit to the Cydonia Region near a giant red pyramid. He wanders off in the night and later meets what appear to be the unexpected inhabitants of Mars. He is taken to an underground city and is confronted by an Egyptian High Priest. He and his team are then catapulted into a thrilling adventure on a planet in a distant star system, where they meet an off-world Egyptian Pharaoh and his queen.

Download or read book The Cold Canyons of Mars written by James Francis Krehan and published by . This book was released on 2010-07-14 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nobody would expect to find an ancient Egyptian on Mars but Axis Wade did and much more besides!

Download or read book Exploring the Solar System written by Bruce LaFontaine and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty-four dramatic illustrations depict an asteroid, a spacecraft observing the landscape of Mars, representations of all the planets, more. Captions.

Download or read book Big Book of Space Exploration to Color written by Bruce LaFontaine and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adventure awaits with these entertaining, accurate images of space exploration and the history of astronomy. Stargazers of all ages will find fascination amid 110 illustrations, including 22 double-page spreads of constellations.

Download or read book Astronomy For Dummies written by Stephen P. Maran and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-11 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible guide to the wonders of the night sky, now updated From asteroids to black holes, from quasars to white dwarfs, this new edition of Astronomy For Dummies takes backyard stargazers on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring star maps, charts, gorgeous full-color photographs, and easy-to-follow explanations, this fact-filled guide gives readers a leg up on the basic principles of astronomy and shows how to get the most out of binoculars, telescopes, planetarium visits, and other fun astronomical activities. This updated edition includes an updated color signature and covers the many discoveries made in recent years, as well as new astronomy Web sites.

Download or read book Marscape written by J. Thomas Hunton and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earth is uninhabitable. The Martian outpost, Mariner Station, is the only hope for mankind. Split into two opposing factions, the time has come to establish dominance to assure the survival of humanity. Lieutenant Keran Travis' world is turned upside down by circumstances that will challenge his loyalties and his very life. Colonel Jim Harding, a fair and unfailingly loyal leader, would never consider disobeying an order. However, there is mounting evidence that someone is an NES spy. Shasa Petrinko has just witnessed a brutal murder outside her stateroom. She must warn her lover Keran, but someone is in her living room.

Download or read book Mindsteps To The Cosmos written by Gerald S Hawkins and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2002-09-10 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mindsteps to the Cosmos shows how modern global civilization depends on giant leaps of understanding that have been made in the past. Science and technology have been inspired and formulated by the sky — the cosmos in which we live. Human development could not have taken place on a cloud-shrouded planet. Mathematics was invented to track the movements of the sun, moon and stars even though back then these were thought to be gods. The space program has taken us beyond the earth, and satellite systems are exploring to the ends of the visible universe. This book provides the reader with algorithms to construct personal computer programs for finding the position of the moon and planets, and for calculating dates through historic periods in the Egyptian as well as the old and new style calendars.

Download or read book The Mars Millennium Project written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Atmosphere and Climate of Mars written by Robert M. Haberle and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-06-29 with total page 613 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humanity has long been fascinated by the planet Mars. Was its climate ever conducive to life? What is the atmosphere like today and why did it change so dramatically over time? Eleven spacecraft have successfully flown to Mars since the Viking mission of the 1970s and early 1980s. These orbiters, landers and rovers have generated vast amounts of data that now span a Martian decade (roughly eighteen years). This new volume brings together the many new ideas about the atmosphere and climate system that have emerged, including the complex interplay of the volatile and dust cycles, the atmosphere-surface interactions that connect them over time, and the diversity of the planet's environment and its complex history. Including tutorials and explanations of complicated ideas, students, researchers and non-specialists alike are able to use this resource to gain a thorough and up-to-date understanding of this most Earth-like of planetary neighbours.

Download or read book Journey to the Red Planet written by Sarah Michaels and published by Ridiculously Simple Books. This book was released on with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a thrilling cosmic adventure that will ignite the imagination of young minds and fuel their passion for the mysteries of the Red Planet. Dive deep into the enigmatic allure of Mars, Earth’s neighboring celestial wonder, through engaging narratives, fun DIY projects, and breathtaking visuals. Designed with the boundless curiosity of children in mind, this book opens the doorway to the universe and invites readers to dream big, explore vast horizons, and imagine life beyond our blue planet. From the ancient myths and legends woven around Mars to the cutting-edge scientific discoveries and technological innovations, the pages of this book capture the essence of humanity's fascination with the fourth rock from the sun. The thoughtfully curated content is crafted to be both informative and entertaining, perfect for those aged 8-12, though it will surely captivate readers of all ages. Whether you're looking to inspire a young aspiring astronaut, nourish an inquisitive mind, or simply want to delve into the wonders of space exploration, this book promises to be a journey like no other. So, gear up, fasten your space seatbelt, and get ready to traverse the magnificent landscapes and riveting tales of the cosmos' red jewel.

Download or read book Marsquakes written by Kevin F. Owens and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: United Nations political animosity towards the immigrant settlers that make up the Martian Colony explodes into a Martian War of independence from Earth. The United Nations Military Space Force is surprised to find that the Marsquake rebellion is ready to challenge their efforts to suppress the insurrection. When Terra Antoni, a teenage Martian farmer's daughter, is mistreated by United Nations Secret Police, she decides to join the rebellion. Before she goes into training she watches the aerial combat death of a friend. Her reaction before a media camera makes her a public relations star of the Marsquakes rebellion. Terra's adventure in military training while becoming a celebrity introduce new friends, including two would be suitors, but that adventure turns sour when war finally reaches her.

Download or read book Life on Mars written by Jennifer Brown and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Staying with his next-door neighbor while his parents look for a house in Las Vegas, 12-year-old Arcturus Betelgeuse Chambers worries that the city lights will end his stargazing and UFO-searching hobby and is astonished to learn that his host is an astronaut. By the author of Hate List.

Download or read book Universe written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marvel at the wonders of the universe, from stars and planets to black holes and nebulae, in this exploration of our solar system and beyond. Universe opens with a look at astronomy and the history of the Universe, using 3D artworks to provide a comprehensive grounding in the fundamental concepts of astronomy, including the basic techniques of practical astronomy. The core of the book is a tour of the cosmos covering the Solar System, the Milky Way, and galaxies beyond our own. Explanatory pages introduce different celestial phenomena, such as galaxies, and are followed by catalogs that profile the most interesting and important examples. A comprehensive star atlas completes the picture, with entries on each of the 88 constellations and a monthly sky guide showing the night sky as it appears throughout the year as viewed from both the northern and southern hemispheres.

Download or read book Junior Scientist written by John O'Donoghue and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Plate Tectonics Crustal Evolution written by Kent C. Condie and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 505 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This substantially revised edition includes recently published information relating to plate tectonics and continental origin. A large number of new figures have been added, and new sections included on meteorites, seismic tomography, mantle convection, accretionary terranes, mantle sources and evolution, continental growth, secular changes in Earth history, also a new chapter on exogenic Earth systems. In addition the following topics have been substantially revised: lunar origin, global gravity, origin of the core, metamorphism, plate boundaries, hotspots, tectonic settings, and magma associations. Among the new features the Tectonic Map of the World has also been updated.

Download or read book Martian Outpost written by Erik Seedhouse and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-04-11 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mars Outpost provides a detailed insight into the various technologies, mission architectures, medical requirements, and training needed to send humans to Mars. It focuses on mission objectives and benefits, and the risks and complexities that are compounded when linked to an overall planet exploration program involving several expeditions and setting up a permanent presence on the surface. The first section provides the background to sending a human mission to Mars. Analogies are made with early polar exploration and the expeditions of Shackleton, Amundsen, and Mawson. The interplanetary plans of the European Space Agency, NASA, and Russia are examined, including the possibility of one or more nations joining forces to send humans to Mars. Current mission architectures, such as NASA’s Constellation, ESA’s Aurora, and Ross Tierney’s DIRECT, are described and evaluated. The next section looks at how humans will get to the Red Planet, beginning with the preparation of the crew. The author examines the various analogues to understand the problems Mars-bound astronauts will face. Additional chapters describe the transportation hardware necessary to launch 4-6 astronauts on an interplanetary trajectory to Mars, including the cutting edge engineering and design of life support systems required to protect crews for more than a year from the lethal radiation encountered in deep space. NASA’s current plan is to use standard chemical propulsion technology, but eventually Mars crews will take advantage of advanced propulsion concepts, such as the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, ion drives and nuclear propulsion. The interplanetary options for reaching Mars, as well as the major propulsive maneuvers required and the trajectories and energy requirements for manned and unmanned payloads, are reviewed . Another chapter addresses the daunting medical problems and available countermeasures for humans embarking on a mission to Mars: the insidious effects of radiation on the human body and the deleterious consequences of bone and muscle deconditioning. Crew selection will be considered, bearing in mind the strong possibility that they may not be able to return to Earth. Still another chapter describes the guidance, navigation, and control system architecture, as well as the lander design requirements and crew tasks and responsibilities required to touch down on the Red Planet. Section 3 looks at the surface mission architectures. Seedhouse describes such problems as radiation, extreme temperatures, and construction challenges that will be encountered by colonists. He examines proposed concepts for transporting cargo and astronauts long distances across the Martian surface using magnetic levitation systems, permanent rail systems, and flying vehicles. In the penultimate chapter of the book, the author explains an adaptable and mobile exploration architecture that will enable long-term human exploration of Mars, perhaps making it the next space-based tourist location.

Download or read book Blue Mars written by Kim Stanley Robinson and published by Spectra. This book was released on 2003-05-27 with total page 862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel • One of the most enthralling science fiction sagas ever written, Kim Stanley Robinson’s epic trilogy concludes with Blue Mars—a triumph of prodigious research and visionary storytelling. “A breakthrough even from [Kim Stanley Robinson’s] own consistently high levels of achievement.”—The New York Times Book Review The red planet is no more. Now green and verdant, Mars has been dramatically altered from a desolate world into one where humans can flourish. The First Hundred settlers are being pulled into a fierce new struggle between the Reds, a group devoted to preserving Mars in its desert state, and the Green “terraformers.” Meanwhile, Earth is in peril. A great flood threatens an already overcrowded and polluted planet. With Mars the last hope for the human race, the inhabitants of the red planet are heading toward a population explosion—or interplanetary war.