Mars : an introduction to its interior, surface and atmosphere / Nadine Barlow.
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TextSeries: Cambridge planetary science series: new ser., 8.Publisher: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008Description: xii, 264 pages, [7] pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780521852265Subject(s): Mars (Planet) | Mars (Planet) -- Geology | Mars (Planet) -- Water | Mars (Planet) -- Atmosphere | Mars (Planet) -- Exploration | Atmosphere | Exploration of Mars (Planet) | Geology | Water | Mars (Planet) | Mars <Planet>DDC classification: 523.43 LOC classification: QB641 | .B265 2008Other classification: US 8400 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-254) and index.
"This interdisciplinary textbook encompasses the fields of geology, chemistry, atmospheric sciences, geophysics, and astronomy. Each chapter introduces the necessary background information to help the non-specialist understand the topics explored. It includes results from missions through 2006, including the latest insights from Mars Express and the Mars Exploration Rovers." "Containing the most up-to-date information on Mars, this textbook is essential reading for graduate courses and an important reference for researchers."--Jacket.
Introduction to Mars -- Formation of Mars and early planetary evolution -- Geophysical measurements and infrared interior structure -- Surface characteristics -- Geology -- Atmospheric conditions and evolution -- History of water on Mars -- Search for life -- Looking ahead.
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