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Life on Mars

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Life on Mars by David A. Weintraub explores the scientific quest to determine if life exists or ever existed on Mars. The book delves into the history of Mars exploration, from early telescopic observations to modern-day missions, and examines the possibility and implications of discovering life on the Red Planet.
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If you're fascinated by the possibilities of life beyond our planet and enjoy delving into the scientific exploration of Mars, this book is for you. It tackles the intriguing question of whether life exists on Mars and explores the scientific quests and historical endeavours to find answers, making it a captivating read for anyone interested in space exploration and astrobiology.

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Life on Mars

The search for life on Mars-and the moral issues confronting us as we prepare to send humans thereDoes life exist on Mars? The question has captivated humans for centuries, but today it has taken on new urgency. As space agencies gear up to send the first manned missions to the Red Planet, we have a responsibility to think deeply about what kinds

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The search for life on Mars—and the moral issues confronting us as we prepare to send humans there.

Does life exist on Mars? The question has captivated humans for centuries, but today it has taken on new urgency. As space agencies gear up to send the first manned missions to the Red Planet, we have a responsibility to think deeply about what kinds of life may already dwell there—and whether we have the right to invite ourselves in.

Telling the complete story of our ongoing quest to answer one of the most tantalising questions in astronomy, David Weintraub grapples with the profound moral and ethical questions confronting us as we prepare to introduce an unpredictable new life form—ourselves—into the Martian biosphere.

Now with an afterword that discusses the most recent discoveries, Life on Mars explains what we need to know before we go.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691209258

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 8 color + 34 b/w illus.

Contributors:

  • Afterword by David A. Weintraub

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

About the Author

David A. Weintraub is professor of astronomy at Vanderbilt University. His books include Religions and Extraterrestrial Life and How Old Is the Universe? (Princeton).

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