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Articles<\/h2>\r\n
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Venus<\/em><\/h3>\r\n

Dorminey, B. \"Cool Science on a Hot World.\" Astronomy<\/em> (February 2006): 46. Five-page overview of Venus and the Venus Express mission plans.<\/p>\r\n

Kargel, J. \"Rivers of Venus.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (August 1997): 32. On lava channels.<\/p>\r\n

Robertson, D. \"Parched Planet.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (April 2008): 26. Overview of our understanding of the planet.<\/p>\r\n

Robinson, C. \"Magellan Reveals Venus.\" Astronomy<\/em> (February 1995): 32.<\/p>\r\n

Stofan, E. \"The New Face of Venus.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (August 1993): 22.<\/p>\r\n

Zimmerman, R. \"Taking Venus by Storm.\" Astronomy<\/em> (October 2008): 66. On results from the Venus Express mission.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>

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Mars<\/em><\/h3>\r\n

Albee, A. \"The Unearthly Landscapes of Mars.\" Scientific American<\/em> (June 2003): 44. Results from the Mars Global Surveyor and Mars Odyssey missions and an overview.<\/p>\r\n

Bell, J. \"A Fresh Look at Mars.\" Astronomy<\/em> (August 2015): 28. Nice summary of recent spacecraft results and how they are revising our understanding of Mars.<\/p>\r\n

Bell, J. \"Uncovering Mars\u2019 Secret Past.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (July 2009): 22. How rovers and orbiters are helping us to understand Mars history and the role of water.<\/p>\r\n

Bell, J. \"The Red Planet\u2019s Watery Past.\" Scientific American<\/em> (December 2006): 62. Rovers are furnishing proof that ancient Mars was wet.<\/p>\r\n

Burnham, R. \"Red Planet Rendezvous.\" Astronomy<\/em> (May 2006): 68. About Mariner Valley and a flyover film constructed from many still images.<\/p>\r\n

Christensen, P. \"The Many Faces of Mars.\" Scientific American<\/em> (July 2005): 32. Results from the Rover mission; evidence that Mars was once wet in places.<\/p>\r\n

Lakdawalla, E. \"The History of Water on Mars.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (September 2013): 16. Clear review of our current understanding of the role of water on Mars in different epochs.<\/p>\r\n

Malin, M. \"Visions of Mars.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (April 1999): 42. A geological tour of the red planet, with new Mars Global Surveyor images.<\/p>\r\n

McEwen, A. \"Mars in Motion.\" Scientific American<\/em> (May 2013): 58. On gullies and other surface changes.<\/p>\r\n

McKay, C. & Garcia, V. \"How to Search for Life on Mars.\" Scientific American<\/em> (June 2014): 44. Experiments future probes could perform.<\/p>\r\n

Naeye, R. \"Europe\u2019s Eye on Mars.\" Sky & Telescope<\/em> (December 2005): 30. On the Mars Express mission and the remarkable close-up images it is sending.<\/p>\r\n

Talcott, R. \"Seeking Ground Truth on Mars.\" Astronomy<\/em> (October 2009): 34. How rovers and orbiters are helping scientists understand the red planet\u2019s surface.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section><\/section>

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Websites<\/h2>\r\n

European Space Agency Mars Express Page: http:\/\/www.esa.int\/Our_Activities\/Space_Science\/Mars_Express.<\/p>\r\n

European Space Agency Venus Express Page: http:\/\/www.esa.int\/Our_Activities\/Space_Science\/Venus_Express.<\/p>\r\n

High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment: http:\/\/hirise.lpl.arizona.edu\/.<\/p>\r\n

Jet Propulsion Lab Mars Exploration Page: http:\/\/mars.jpl.nasa.gov\/.<\/p>\r\n

Mars Globe HD app: https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/mars-globe-hd\/id376020224?mt=8.<\/p>\r\n

Mars Rover 360\u00b0 Panorama: http:\/\/www.360cities.net\/image\/curiosity-rover-martian-solar-day-2#171.10,26.50,70.0. Interactive.<\/p>\r\n

NASA Center for Mars Exploration: http:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission_pages\/mars\/main\/index.html.<\/p>\r\n

NASA Solar System Exploration Mars Page: http:\/\/solarsystem.nasa.gov\/planets\/mars.<\/p>\r\n

NASA Solar System Exploration Venus Page: http:\/\/solarsystem.nasa.gov\/planets\/venus.<\/p>\r\n

NASA\u2019s apps about Mars for phones and tablets can be found at: http:\/\/mars.nasa.gov\/mobile\/info\/.<\/p>\r\n

NASA\u2019s Magellan Mission to Venus: http:\/\/www2.jpl.nasa.gov\/magellan\/.<\/p>\r\n

Russian (Soviet) Venus Missions and Images: http:\/\/mentallandscape.com\/C_CatalogVenus.htm.<\/p>\r\n

Venus Atlas app: https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/venus-atlas\/id317310503?mt=8.<\/p>\r\n

Venus Express Results Article: http:\/\/www.mpg.de\/798302\/F002_Focus_026-033.pdf.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>

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Videos<\/h2>\r\n

50 Years of Mars Exploration: http:\/\/www.jpl.nasa.gov\/video\/details.php?id=1395. NASA\u2019s summary of all missions through MAVEN<\/em>; good quick overview (4:08).<\/p>\r\n

Being a Mars Rover: What It\u2019s Like to be an Interplanetary Explorer: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nRpCOEsPD54. 2013 talk by Dr. Lori Fenton about what it\u2019s like on the surface of Mars (1:07:24).<\/p>\r\n

Magellan Maps Venus: http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/science\/space\/solarsystem\/space_missions\/magellan_probe#p005y07s. BBC clip with Dr. Ellen Stofan on the radar images of Venus and what they tell us (3:06).<\/p>\r\n

Our Curiosity<\/em>: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XczKXWvokm4. Mars Curiosity<\/em> rover 2-year anniversary video narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Felicia Day (6:01).<\/p>\r\n

Planet Venus: The Deadliest Planet, Venus Surface and Atmosphere: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HqFVxWfVtoo. Quick tour of Venus\u2019 atmosphere and surface (2:04).<\/p>\r\n

Planetary Protection and Hitchhikers in the Solar System: The Danger of Mingling Microbes: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6iGC3uO7jBI. 2009 talk by Dr. Margaret Race on preventing contamination between worlds (1:28:50).<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/section>","rendered":"

Articles<\/h2>\n
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Venus<\/em><\/h3>\n

Dorminey, B. “Cool Science on a Hot World.” Astronomy<\/em> (February 2006): 46. Five-page overview of Venus and the Venus Express mission plans.<\/p>\n

Kargel, J. “Rivers of Venus.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (August 1997): 32. On lava channels.<\/p>\n

Robertson, D. “Parched Planet.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (April 2008): 26. Overview of our understanding of the planet.<\/p>\n

Robinson, C. “Magellan Reveals Venus.” Astronomy<\/em> (February 1995): 32.<\/p>\n

Stofan, E. “The New Face of Venus.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (August 1993): 22.<\/p>\n

Zimmerman, R. “Taking Venus by Storm.” Astronomy<\/em> (October 2008): 66. On results from the Venus Express mission.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Mars<\/em><\/h3>\n

Albee, A. “The Unearthly Landscapes of Mars.” Scientific American<\/em> (June 2003): 44. Results from the Mars Global Surveyor and Mars Odyssey missions and an overview.<\/p>\n

Bell, J. “A Fresh Look at Mars.” Astronomy<\/em> (August 2015): 28. Nice summary of recent spacecraft results and how they are revising our understanding of Mars.<\/p>\n

Bell, J. “Uncovering Mars\u2019 Secret Past.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (July 2009): 22. How rovers and orbiters are helping us to understand Mars history and the role of water.<\/p>\n

Bell, J. “The Red Planet\u2019s Watery Past.” Scientific American<\/em> (December 2006): 62. Rovers are furnishing proof that ancient Mars was wet.<\/p>\n

Burnham, R. “Red Planet Rendezvous.” Astronomy<\/em> (May 2006): 68. About Mariner Valley and a flyover film constructed from many still images.<\/p>\n

Christensen, P. “The Many Faces of Mars.” Scientific American<\/em> (July 2005): 32. Results from the Rover mission; evidence that Mars was once wet in places.<\/p>\n

Lakdawalla, E. “The History of Water on Mars.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (September 2013): 16. Clear review of our current understanding of the role of water on Mars in different epochs.<\/p>\n

Malin, M. “Visions of Mars.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (April 1999): 42. A geological tour of the red planet, with new Mars Global Surveyor images.<\/p>\n

McEwen, A. “Mars in Motion.” Scientific American<\/em> (May 2013): 58. On gullies and other surface changes.<\/p>\n

McKay, C. & Garcia, V. “How to Search for Life on Mars.” Scientific American<\/em> (June 2014): 44. Experiments future probes could perform.<\/p>\n

Naeye, R. “Europe\u2019s Eye on Mars.” Sky & Telescope<\/em> (December 2005): 30. On the Mars Express mission and the remarkable close-up images it is sending.<\/p>\n

Talcott, R. “Seeking Ground Truth on Mars.” Astronomy<\/em> (October 2009): 34. How rovers and orbiters are helping scientists understand the red planet\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n

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Websites<\/h2>\n

European Space Agency Mars Express Page: http:\/\/www.esa.int\/Our_Activities\/Space_Science\/Mars_Express.<\/p>\n

European Space Agency Venus Express Page: http:\/\/www.esa.int\/Our_Activities\/Space_Science\/Venus_Express.<\/p>\n

High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment: http:\/\/hirise.lpl.arizona.edu\/.<\/p>\n

Jet Propulsion Lab Mars Exploration Page: http:\/\/mars.jpl.nasa.gov\/.<\/p>\n

Mars Globe HD app: https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/mars-globe-hd\/id376020224?mt=8.<\/p>\n

Mars Rover 360\u00b0 Panorama: http:\/\/www.360cities.net\/image\/curiosity-rover-martian-solar-day-2#171.10,26.50,70.0. Interactive.<\/p>\n

NASA Center for Mars Exploration: http:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission_pages\/mars\/main\/index.html.<\/p>\n

NASA Solar System Exploration Mars Page: http:\/\/solarsystem.nasa.gov\/planets\/mars.<\/p>\n

NASA Solar System Exploration Venus Page: http:\/\/solarsystem.nasa.gov\/planets\/venus.<\/p>\n

NASA\u2019s apps about Mars for phones and tablets can be found at: http:\/\/mars.nasa.gov\/mobile\/info\/.<\/p>\n

NASA\u2019s Magellan Mission to Venus: http:\/\/www2.jpl.nasa.gov\/magellan\/.<\/p>\n

Russian (Soviet) Venus Missions and Images: http:\/\/mentallandscape.com\/C_CatalogVenus.htm.<\/p>\n

Venus Atlas app: https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/venus-atlas\/id317310503?mt=8.<\/p>\n

Venus Express Results Article: http:\/\/www.mpg.de\/798302\/F002_Focus_026-033.pdf.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Videos<\/h2>\n

50 Years of Mars Exploration: http:\/\/www.jpl.nasa.gov\/video\/details.php?id=1395. NASA\u2019s summary of all missions through MAVEN<\/em>; good quick overview (4:08).<\/p>\n

Being a Mars Rover: What It\u2019s Like to be an Interplanetary Explorer: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=nRpCOEsPD54. 2013 talk by Dr. Lori Fenton about what it\u2019s like on the surface of Mars (1:07:24).<\/p>\n

Magellan Maps Venus: http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/science\/space\/solarsystem\/space_missions\/magellan_probe#p005y07s. BBC clip with Dr. Ellen Stofan on the radar images of Venus and what they tell us (3:06).<\/p>\n

Our Curiosity<\/em>: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XczKXWvokm4. Mars Curiosity<\/em> rover 2-year anniversary video narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Felicia Day (6:01).<\/p>\n

Planet Venus: The Deadliest Planet, Venus Surface and Atmosphere: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HqFVxWfVtoo. Quick tour of Venus\u2019 atmosphere and surface (2:04).<\/p>\n

Planetary Protection and Hitchhikers in the Solar System: The Danger of Mingling Microbes: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6iGC3uO7jBI. 2009 talk by Dr. Margaret Race on preventing contamination between worlds (1:28:50).<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\t\t\t

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