Mapping Mars
Oliver Morton
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Mapping Mars
Published
2002
Publisher
Picador
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9780312707934
Description
"Mapping Mars is both a chronicle of the technology that has taken us to the threshold of another planet and a history of the growth of human understanding. It introduces the small band of scientists who are trying to understand the forces that have shaped the face of Mars, to tease apart the earthlike from the alien in these familiar yet distorted landscapes. They are driven both by scientific curiosity and by a more primitive desire to discover what this distant place is really like; of what it would be like to stand under its dusty skies and know it for what it is. They are opening up a new world to the imagination.". "Their world is a dramatic one. On Mars the volcano Ascraeus Mons climbs to more than twice the height of Everest; the impact basin Hellas, as wide as Western Europe, plunges deeper than the Pacific; the canyons of Valles Marineris form a scar as broad as a continent. Our maps fill the emptiness with the names of ancient and imagined lands - Olympus, Arcadia, Hesperia - and departed friends - H. G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, Carl Sagan.". "Only on Mars does Utopia have a latitude and longitude. This is the story of how its measure was taken, and of the men and women inspired to explore it and, eventually, to bring it to life."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Mapping Mars?
This edition of Mapping Mars has approximately 304 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Mapping Mars?
For most readers, Mapping Mars typically takes between 6h 20m and 4h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 76,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 76,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Mapping Mars?
The estimated word count for Mapping Mars is approximately 76,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Mapping Mars?
Mapping Mars was written by Oliver Morton.
When was Mapping Mars published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.