Mars And Reality: A Literature Study Part II

This is a writing that is continued from Mars And Reality: A Literature Study Part I that I wrote up and I have decided to share in the confines of this blog. I hope that you find it informative and interesting.

This view of Mars is contrasted with what we know of Mars through recent exploration. We know that Mars does have a very hostile climate. We know that the atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide and is not breathable by humans. We have found no evidence of intelligent life on Mars. While we do know that Mars is a desolate planet devoid of life now, but what of Ray Bradbury’s talk of settling Mars?

It very well may be possible. With energy sources to heat up bubbled settlements and greenhouses to both grow food and convert carbon dioxide to oxygen through photosynthesis along with the location of a frozen water source, it might be very easy to establish a permanent colony on Mars.

Ray Bradbury’s Martian Chronicles offered a glimpse into life on Mars as seen through his eyes, only time will tell if any of the view through his eyes is actual reality, but one thing is certain. His book inflamed the curiosity of a generation and led many a scientist to dream about Mars. These dreams about exploring Mars can be seen in our missions to Mars and in the findings of the Spirit and Opportunity rovers.

Tags: Mars, Science, science fiction