Life in the Universe (4th Edition)
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Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Seth Shostak
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Chapter 8, Problem 2RQ
What would it be like to walk on Mars today? Briefly discuss the conditions you would experience.
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Life in the Universe (4th Edition)
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