Mars: A Beginner's Guide to Exploring the Red Planet (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780008604325)

Discover all you need to know about Mars - including the historic, cultural and scientific background and exploratory missions - with this accessible guide for aspiring and seasoned astronomers, packed full of stunning images.

- Learn about humanity's fascination with Mars from antiquity to the modern day

- Read about the evolution of the planet, its moons and all the facts and figures

- Discover how to study Mars with the essential equipment for observation and photography

- Comes with an "Atlas" to help you find your way around the planet when looking at images

- Includes resources for further study and a glossary of key terms

Mars gives you a complete understanding of one of the true wonders of our Solar System and leaves you prepared for the adventure of a lifetime, including what the future holds and the potential for manned missions.