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100 1 _aSchiaparelli, G. V.
_q(Giovanni Virginio),
_d1835-1910
245 1 3 _aLa Vita Sul Pianeta Marte
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-01
508 _aProduced by Claudio Paganelli, Carlo Traverso, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This is a common project with "Progetto Manuzio", http://www.liberliber.it
520 _a"La Vita Sul Pianeta Marte" by G. V. Schiaparelli is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the characteristics of Mars, exploring its seasons, surface features, and the possibility of life on the planet, drawing on contemporary astronomical observations. The text reflects on the historical context of humanity's fascination with Mars and proposes hypotheses regarding its potential to support life. The beginning of the work presents an engaging overview of Mars as it appeared to astronomers at the time, noting its distinctive red appearance and proximity to Earth during specific cycles. Schiaparelli highlights the public's growing interest in Mars, particularly during its recent close appearances, which led to significant scientific endeavors to study its surface. He discusses the notable features observed through telescopes, such as the changing ice caps at its poles, and the intricate network of lines termed "canali," which sparked debates about the potential for intelligent life on the planet. The opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Mars' geography, climate, and the implications of these factors for the existence of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMars (Planet)
653 _aLife on other planets
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7781
999 _c49770
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