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

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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

  1. Open mask
  2. Breathe deeply
  3. Cross your fingers
    4. 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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