| Water on Mars | Hardcoverby Michael H. Carr (Author)
| List Price: | $25.00 | |
| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | Oxford University Press, USA | | Edition: | illustrated editionth Edition | | Page Count: | 248 Pages | | Publication Date: | January 11, 1996 | | Sales Rank: | 2,576,677nd |
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Mars has always held a special interest because of the possibility that life may have existed there, and its water history is crucial to understanding its geology, climatology, and biology. Moreover, recent studies in molecular phylogeny suggest that volcanic hot springs, which may have been common in early Mars, are also the most likely point of origin for life on Earth. In this book, Dr. Carr explores the history of water on Mars, including evidence that liquid water was once abundant at the planet's surface; ways in which the climate might have changed to accommodate liquid water; and what an abundance of water implies for the formation of Mars and other planets, including Earth. The book's argument rests on interpretation of data acquired on Viking missions, and on information from meteorites, found on Earth, that almost certainly originated on Mars. Because liquid water is universally regarded as essential for life, the water story has particular biological significance, with important implications for the future exploration of the planet, and should be a valuable study for geologists and planetary scientists. |
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Water on Mars  4 Stars
March 31, 2000
"Water on Mars" is an excellent source for basic and intermediate theories on the Martian geologic and atmospheric history. The book clearly shows Carr's bias towards a wet, warm early Mars but he does suggest alternative theories, if only briefly. The book includes many fabulous images from Viking and other sources, clearly defines the important aspects of Martian topology, and in general provides a fluid and easily readable description. "Water on Mars" is an excellent text book for any Mars related class, or important reference for anyone interested in Mars.
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