The Red Planet

SKU: 9781783966615
The Red Planet - 9781783966615 - Simon Morden - Elliott & Thompson - The Little Lost Bookshop

The Red Planet

SKU: 9781783966615
Author: Simon Morden | Publisher: Elliott & Thompson

An enthralling narrative journey through the paradoxes, eccentricities and mysteries of Mars by an award-winning writer, geologist and geophysicist.  

Mars is never far from our news headlines or imaginations: there has never been a better time to acquaint ourselves with its dramatic history and astonishing present.  

From the planet’s formation 4.5 billion years ago, through eras that featured cataclysmic meteor strikes, explosive volcanoes and a vast ocean that spanned the entire upper hemisphere, to the long, frozen ages that saw its atmosphere steadily thinning and leaking away into space, Dr Simon Morden presents a tantalising vision of our nearest neighbour. 

Piecing together the latest research, theories and informed speculation, The Red Planet is as close as we can get to an eye-witness account of this incredible place. 

‘You’ll never look at that red dot in the sky the same way again.’ Ian McDonald, author of Luna: Moon Rising 

‘Full of intrigue . . . like a beautifully narrated adventure detective story.’ Professor Lucy Rogers, author of It’s Only Rocket Science 

‘Written with a poet’s flourish, this is your comprehensive guide to humanity’s future home.’ Colin Stuart, author of How to Live in Space 

‘An excellent read and highly recommended.’ Popular Astronomy 

‘An engaging and well-researched book.’ Fortean Times 

Regular price $22.99
/
Out of stock
Tax included.
The Red Planet is found in these collections:

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
Recently viewed