National Geographic Maps: Mars, Exploring the Red Planet Wall Map - Compact - 54 x 41 cm - Art Quality Print on Polypropylene

• COMPACT WALL MAP: This wall map measures 54 x 41 cm, which is a perfect size for a wall poster collection
• HIGH QUALITY PRINT: Printed on polypropylene. The material is stronger than most papers and unlikely to crease or rip. The matte finish eliminates glare, and adds texture to the map. Ideal for display. Please note this map is NOT laminated - the page is not appropriate for dry-erase markers.
• ROLLED IN A STURDY TUBE: Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment
• A MUST-HAVE FOR COLLECTORS: Be the first to own this map individually, previously only available as part of the 11th Edition of the National Geographic Atlas!
• ICONIC CARTOGRAPHY: National Geographic's maps are the standard others are measured against. You can count on this product having the highest quality content and display in the industry.

Well into the 20th century, astronomers envisioned a Mars that bore many parallels to Earth. The illusion was shattered by Mariner 4's flyby of the barren planet in 1965. Subsequent exploration has proved it to be a very different place: colder, incomparably drier, and with a thin atmosphere composed mostly of carbon dioxide. Martian topography reveals extremes that far outstrip similar features on Earth; the tallest mountain in the solar system - the mighty volcano Olympus Mons - is more than two and a half times the height of Earth's tallest volcanic peak, Mauna Loa. Explore Earth's most researched neighbor with this compelling and attractive map of Mars! This dual hemisphere map, though depicting a world alien to our own, elicits a sense of familiarity with the way it is presented. Drawn in Lambert Azimuthal Equal-Area projection, this map offers a uniquely detailed look into the planet's physical features. A drawn fresco of Mars' rugged, inhabitable landscape provides context, as does a separate elevation map. This map is an attractive product for the budding astronomer. It makes an essential companion to Milky Way: Earth's Galactic Home, and its size makes it perfect for a gallery wall. This map is found in National Geographic's 11th Edition World Atlas and is now available as a stand alone product. Printed on polypropylene. The material is stronger than most papers and unlikely to crease or rip. The matte finish eliminates glare, and adds texture to the map. Ideal for display. Please note this map is NOT laminated - the page is not appropriate for dry-erase markers. Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.