Steven Seagal
Adam West, pre-Batman. An impressive entrance and an early, unfortunate exit.
Scientific Accuracy
Surprisingly reasonable space tech and portrayal of mars! For the time.
The Martian
Commonalities. Scientific accuracy with the knowledge of the time.
Mars
Bowser fireballs. Atmosphere.
History of our Knowledge of Mars
Galileo, albido mapping, canali, Percivall Lowell, modern missions.
Planetary Exploration
How to explore a new planet
- Open mask
- Breathe deeply
- Cross your fingers
Martian Resources and Features
Water, underwater sausage plants, red vines, air, atmosphere. Ice caps, aurora, vulcanism.
Columbus on Mars
Exploration and enslaving people. Friday, Friday. Gotta get down on Friday. Culture and intelligence.
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