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 Patrick Moore on Mars - Sir Patrick Moore
 Patrick Moore on Mars - Sir Patrick Moore ... 2006-08-10 by Cassell IllustratedNewest Review: ... the whole of human history to that time. 'Patrick Moore on Mars' is an attempt, by the world's most famous astronomy ... more ... publiciser, to bring the history of Mars up to date and to discuss what's currently known about this fascinating world.
Many will know Moore from his iconic 'The Sky at Night' programme which he has hosted continually for over fifty years (the world's longest running TV programme). Moore is also the author of over 70 books, all of which have been typed on a 1908 typewriter!
Sir Patrick is, therefore, extremely practiced in the art of writing about astronomy and his writing style reflects his style of presenting; clipped bu...more |
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Patrick Moore on Mars - Sir Patrick Moore: He's not actually ON Mars, but it's a good book! (924 words)
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The planet Mars is currently the subject of intense scientific scrutiny with no less than five spacecraft operating on and above its surface. Current research focuses on the search for microscopic life that may or may not exist on this cold, arid world. The planet has always been a fascinating object to humans. Seen in a dark sky, the planet has an intense orange/red colour and glares unblinkingly down from the heavens. Its colour and its wanderings across the sky led to several civilisations naming it after their god of war; Ares to the Greeks, Mars to the Romans, and Nergal to the Chaldaeans. With telescopic observations in the 18th and 19th ... Read the complete review
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