Color Images from Mars Rovers by Bob Webster

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Author Webster, Bob
Title Color Images from Mars Rovers
Spirit and Opportunity
Note Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Bob Webster
Summary "Color Images from Mars Rovers" by Bob Webster is a scientific publication created in the early 21st century. The book showcases a collection of color-enhanced images taken by NASA's Mars rovers, Opportunity and Spirit, providing readers with a vibrant visual experience of the Martian landscape. The primary topic of the book is the presentation of these reconstructed images alongside explanations of the methods used to create them, shedding light on the workings of the rovers and the complexities involved in capturing color data from Mars. In this publication, Bob Webster recounts his efforts in combining raw black-and-white images from the Mars rovers into color photographs, thus enhancing the visual representation of the Martian terrain. The book details the technical aspects of image processing, including the different colored filters used by the rovers and the influence of various factors such as lighting and camera calibration on the final images. Each colored image is accompanied by descriptions of significant geological features observed by the rovers, such as the "blueberries" and layered sediments, providing insights into the planet's history and composition. Overall, the book serves as an informative resource for anyone interested in Mars exploration and the technological advancements in capturing extraterrestrial imagery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QB: Science: Astronomy
Subject Mars (Planet) -- Pictorial works
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EBook-No. 12082
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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