Mars: A beginners guide to exploring the Red Planet

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The perfect gift for anyone eager to learn more about the Red Planet
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 humanitys 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.

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The Royal Observatory, Greenwich is the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the Prime Meridian of the World, making it the official starting point for each new day and year. It is also home to London's only planetarium, the Harrison timekeepers and the UK's largest refracting telescope. It runs the annual Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition.