Michael H. Carr
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Research Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California. Leader of the Viking orbiter imaging team; team member on the Voyager, Galileo, and Mars Observer missions. Author of The Surface of Mars and Water on Mars.
Primary Contributions (3)
Mars, fourth planet in the solar system in order of distance from the Sun and seventh in size and mass. It is a periodically conspicuous reddish object in the night sky. Mars is designated by the symbol ♂. Sometimes called the Red Planet, Mars has long been associated with warfare and slaughter. It…
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Publications (2)
The Surface of Mars (Cambridge Planetary Science, Series Number 6)
Michael H. Carr. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 283-295) And Index.
Water on Mars
mars Has Always Held A Special Interest Because Of The Possibility That Life May Have Existed There, And Its Water History Is Crucial To Understanding Its Geology, Climatology, And Biology. Moreover, Recent Studies In Molecular Phylogeny Suggest That Volcanic Hot Springs, Which May Have Been Common In Early Mars, Are Also The Most Likely Point Of Origin For Life On Earth. In This Book, Dr. Carr Explores The History Of Water On Mars, Including Evidence That Liquid Water Was Once Abundant At...
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