Patrick Moore on Mars

Few planets have gripped the human imagination like Mars. An undisputed expert on the subject tells the full story, from ancient myths to contemporary fact. This well-illustrated, engrossing account explains Mars's place in the solar system, as well as its structure, surface, mountains, volcanoes, impact craters, ice caps, atmosphere, and weather. Careful consideration is given to the possibility of life on the planet in light of the latest evidence. And this updated edition contains a new chapter examining all the Rover missions, coverage of the high-profile Spirit and Oppor-tunity missions, and the latest information on Climate Orbiter, Odyssey, Polar Lender and Global Surveyor.