One day, humans will travel to Mars...

This book tells you everything you would need to know about a trip to the red planet. From essential preparations for your journey, through to the local climate and landscape, things to do, places to visit and the background, culture and natural history of the latest 'must-visit' destination for mankind.

Activities for your holiday could include anything from sandboarding to hiking up Olympus Mons and from glacier ice trekking to a visit to the magnificent oxygen factories of the Tharsis Bulge. Also included are special features such as lists of 'What Not To Miss', 'Top Ten Favourite Excursions', and 'What To Do On a 2-Day Visit or a 7-Day Visit.'

In the next few years, the dream of a journey to Mars may become a reality... Get ready ahead of the rush with this invaluable guide.

About the Author

Colin Stuart is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society. He has written for the Guardian, the Observer, New Scientist, BBC Focus and European Space Agency, among many others. The author of half a dozen books, in 2014 Colin was awarded runner-up in the European Astronomy Journalism Prize.

Book Information
ISBN 9781786750624
Author Colin Stuart
Format Hardback
Page Count 160
Imprint Palazzo Editions Ltd
Publisher Palazzo Editions Ltd