Exploring Mars And Its Secretes Revealed by BJ Neblett

 Exploring Mars And Its Secretes Revealed by BJ Neblett

Sojourner, Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance. If these names aren't familiar to you, just ask any school kid. They will tell you these are the names of the robotic surveyors running around Mars, sending back images and information on our enigmatic neighbor. Since June of 1976, when Viking 1 touched down on the Chryse Planitia, NASA has been studying millions of images and bits of information returned from the numerous probes, orbiters, and rovers. Some scientists say our knowledge of the red planet (it's the rusty iron in the dry dusty soil combined with the thin atmosphere that gives Mars its color) in many ways now surpasses what we know about our own oceans. And what they are finding is re-writing our knowledge and understanding of the planet and its history.

There is, however, another source of information on Mars that has been available to anyone for a decade. In 2011, I wrote Elysian Dreams, a speculative literary fiction book dealing in part with some of Mars' mysteries. And, it would seem, the more information we glean from our little robotic friends, the more my theories and ideas on Mars' past are being validated. I will stop here, for fear of spoilers. But if you enjoy good science fiction, sci-fi/fantasy based on fact and serious scientific principles, or are just curious about mankind's next stopover in space, pick up a copy of Elysian Dreams. Not only is it an enjoyable read, but my humble little novel is quickly becoming a preview of what is yet to be discovered!

Elysian Dreams is available in paperback and ebook from Amazon and other online sellers, as well as your favorite local bookstore.