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The Martian Surface: Composition, Mineralogy and Physical Properties (Cambridge Planetary Science)
by Jim Bell

Synopsis
Phenomenal new observations from Earth-based telescopes and Mars-based orbiters, landers, and rovers have dramatically advanced our understanding of the past environments on Mars. These include the first global-scale infrared and reflectance spectroscopic maps of the surface, leading to the discovery of key minerals indicative of specific past climate conditions; the discovery of large reservoirs of subsurface water ice; and the detailed in situ roving investigations of three new landing sites. This an important, new overview of the compositional and mineralogic properties of Mars since the last major study published in 1992. An exciting resource for all researchers and students in planetary science, astronomy, space exploration, planetary geology, and planetary geochemistry where specialized terms are explained to be easily understood by all who are just entering the field.


Product details

Hardcover: 688 pages
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (5 Jun 2008)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0521866987
ISBN-13: 978-0521866989
Price: £95.00

Only available for pre-order:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Martian-Surface-Co...7236&sr=8-1


Is this Jim's follow-on book to " Postcards from Mars " ?

Mars 3-D: A Rover's-eye View of the Red Planet


Two posts combined - Moderator.

No - it's an academic book.

This wonderful book is now officially released and available in book stores since about 2 weeks and inexpensive with list price at $19.95.

details here:
http://www.amazon.com/Mars-3-D-Rovers-Eye-...5478&sr=1-1

A excellent follow on and companion to "Postcards from Mars". Up to date with images from Victoria Crater and Home PLate. Includes maps. Each 3-D image is accompanied by a thorough explanation and a 2-D image on the facing page.

Jim was kindly generous in thanking "fellow martian travelers" Doug Ellison, Ken Kremer and Nico Taelman for image suggestions in the Acknowledgements page at the front of the book.

There are far more 3-D images here, that those 3-D images I can show at my Mars lectures
http://www.unmannedspaceflight.com/index.p...st&p=127287

this book truly brings Mars alive

ken

My copy of MARS 3D finally arrived from Amazon today. Smaller format than I expected but some truly great pictures in it! :-)