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Mars
 Websites presented in alphabetical order exploreMarsnow.org 
 This site presents an interactive, three-dimensional model of a possible base station and habitat for the first humans on Mars. It includes the base exterior, the layout, work and living spaces, greenhouse, Mars car, robot rovers, and, and other details. There is also a section of Mars facts. From Nexterra, a nonprofit group composed of "design professionals and educators" interested in space exploration. http://www.exploremarsnow.org/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, History Last updated Jan 7, 2004 Field Trip to Mars
Features a "self-guided excursion to view various sites located on or near the central plateau of Washington [state] that correlate to features found on the moon and mars." The trip covers floodplains, waterfalls, volcanoes, basalt lava, lakes, lakebeds, coulees, canyons, earthquakes, sand dunes, and dust devils. Includes a glossary, quizzes, related resources (some broken links), and the opportunity to contact Cosmos the Research Robot with questions. From Kid's Cosmos. http://www.kidscosmos.org/field-trip-to-mars.html Topics: Astronomy Last updated Dec 2, 2004 Geology of Mars
"Here you can learn about the six geological processes that are either currently operating on Mars or have operated during Martian history. These include the aeolian, cratering, hydro, landslides, tectonic, and volcanic processes." Features essays accompanied by images of the surface of Mars. http://www.lukew.com/marsgeo/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Sep 2, 2003 Mars
This profile of Mars features facts, news, and photos. Includes information about missions, Canada's role in Mars exploration, the use of Canadian Arctic areas for space research, and an annotated timeline of Mars missions from the Soviet probes in the early 1960s to the present. Provides links to related stories and resources. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/space/mars_index.html Topics: Astronomy, Geography, History, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Feb 9, 2005 Mars 2001 Odyssey: Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS)
Provides the goals of this space mission (very generally, geological research), its progress, photographs of instruments, and visible light and infrared images of the surface of Mars taken by cameras aboard the spacecraft. http://themis.asu.edu/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, History Last updated Jan 7, 2004 Mars Exploration Rover Mission
Home page for the "twin robot geologists," Spirit and Opportunity, and their mission to Mars to research the "history of water on the planet." Provides information about the mission and describes the science and technology involved. Offers pages designed for the press, educators, children, and students. Includes photos, news, and multimedia features. From NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/home/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, History, Photograph Collections Last updated Jan 7, 2004 Mars Global Surveyor Thermal Emission Spectrometer
This site features information about the thermal emission spectrometer (TES), an instrument used to "measure the thermal infrared energy (heat) emitted from Mars. This technique, called thermal emission spectroscopy, can tell us much about the geology and atmosphere of Mars." Provides background on the TES, data from the spectrometer (aboard the Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft), and a searchable database of spectral data on over 150 minerals. From the Planetary Exploration Laboratory at Arizona State University. http://tes.asu.edu/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography Last updated Feb 11, 2004 Mars Global Surveyor: Mars Orbiter Camera (MOC) Image Gallery
Over 100,000 photographs of Mars, taken by three cameras "that provide daily global weather monitoring, context images to determine where the narrow angle views were actually acquired, and regional coverage to monitor variable surface features such as polar frost and wind streaks." http://www.msss.com/moc_gallery/ Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 27, 2003 Mars Moves in for Some Quality Visual Time
An explanation of the perihelic opposition of Mars and Earth, particularly significant in August 2003 as "Mars will not make another neighborly visit this close until 2287." From NASA's Mars Exploration Program. http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/spotlight/marsClose01.html Topics: Astronomy Last updated Aug 27, 2003 Mars Pathfinder
All about NASA's successful mission to place a vehicle and instruments on the surface of Mars on July 4, 1997. Information on the 310-million-mile flight includes scientific instruments, images of the Red Planet, a FAQ, timeline, educational programs. From the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology. http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/MPF/ Topics: Astronomy, Technology Last updated May 4, 2004 Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)
Research reports, photographs, and 3-D images resulting from NASA's 2005 mission to Mars. Covers the mission, science, technology, and people involved. From the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology. http://marsprogram.jpl.nasa.gov/mro/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, History Last updated Dec 15, 2008 NASA's Mars Exploration Program
All things Mars for students, teachers, journalists, and anyone else with an interest in the Red Planet. Learn about Mars missions, including science goals and enabling technologies. Includes images, videos, and the history of Mars in pop culture. Searchable. From NASA. http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, History Last updated Jan 7, 2004 Pancam
Project website for the Pancam, "a high-resolution stereo camera that takes color pictures of the surrounding Martian landscape from the Mars Exploration Rovers." Features a large collection of images (including panoramas and Mars surface features), Pancam technical details, project information, a list of relevant publications, a data tracking database, and related material. From the Cornell University Department of Astronomy. http://pancam.astro.cornell.edu Topics: Astronomy Last updated Feb 1, 2007 Phoenix Mars Mission
Background and updates about this NASA Mars mission "designed to study the history of water and habitability potential in the Martian arctic's ice-rich soil." Features press releases, images, background about the mission (which launched in August 2007 and landed on Mars in late May 2008), blogs, podcasts, a section for children, and more. From the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. http://phoenix.lpl.arizona.edu/ Topics: Astronomy Last updated Jun 9, 2008 The Race to Mars
This site provides news, history, a timeline, features, photographs, graphics, and related links about missions to Mars, including Europe's Mars Express (with the Beagle 2 lander) and the United States' Spirit probe. Also provides information about Mars. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/sci_tech/2003/race_for_mars/default.stm Topics: Astronomy, Geography, History Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Scientists Lift Veil on Beagle 3
Article about the November 2004 announcement of a proposal by British scientists for putting a robotic lab on Mars in 2009. Also includes links to related articles on Mars and Mars exploration. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3977967.stm Topics: Astronomy, Geography, History Last updated Nov 8, 2004 Welcome to the Planets: Mars
Photographic slide show of Mars as seen from Earth, from spacecraft, and up close and personal from the surface in pictures taken by the Mars Pathfinder vehicle. Includes audio clips and hyperlinks to a planet glossary. From the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of the California Institute of Technology, in conjunction with NASA. http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/choices/mars1.htm Topics: Astronomy, Photograph Collections Last updated Aug 27, 2003 |
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