For millenia humans have considered Mars the most fascinating planet in our solar system. We’ve watched this Earth-like world first with the naked eye, then u

Looks at the history of Mars, summarizes our current knowledge, based in part on the Mariner and Viking space probes, compares its features with Earth's, and di

A leading historian of astronomy and a leading planetary scientist who works at the forefront of space exploration provide a comprehensive history of the solar

The story of Pluto and its largest moon, from discovery through the New Horizons flyby--Provided by publisher.

Presents the harsh landscape of the Red Planet through 3-D and color images from the robotic explorers Spirit and Opportunity; provides a close-up look a the Ma