Robinson Crusoe on Mars: Mars history, golden age space, and scientific accuracy

Published: Sept. 27, 2016, 7:48 a.m.

Steven Seagal \n\n

Adam West, pre-Batman. An impressive entrance and an early, unfortunate exit.

\n\n Scientific Accuracy \n\n

Surprisingly reasonable space tech and portrayal of mars! For the time.

\n\n The Martian \n\n

Commonalities. Scientific accuracy with the knowledge of the time.

\n\n Mars \n\n

Bowser fireballs. Atmosphere.

\n\n History of our Knowledge of Mars \n\n

Galileo, albido mapping, canali, Percivall Lowell, modern missions.

\n\n Planetary Exploration \n\n

How to explore a new planet

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  1. Open mask
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  3. Breathe deeply
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  5. Cross your fingers
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\n\n Martian Resources and Features \n\n

Water, underwater sausage plants, red vines, air, atmosphere. Ice caps, aurora, vulcanism.

\n\n Columbus on Mars \n\n

Exploration and enslaving people. Friday, Friday. Gotta get down on Friday. Culture and intelligence.

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